Evaluation Model of Cloud Storage Security Level with the Fusion Analytic Hierarchy Process

Cheng Cheng,Zhuo Enyi 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Security and Its Applicat Vol.10 No.9

In view of excessive calculation and bandwidth cost, excessive complexity of the user access permission revocation in the cloud storage service, taking the ciphertext access control scheme of property encryption system (CP - ABE) of ciphertext strategy as the theoretical background, this article designed a cloud storage permission revocation optimization mechanism based on the dynamic re-encryption, namely DRPRO. The mechanism uses (k, n) threshold scheme to divide data information into several blocks, and dynamically selects a data information block to implement the re-encryption, and completes the user access permission revocation realization process by data partitioning, reconstruction, transfer, extraction, permission revocation and other subalgorithm successively. Theoretical analysis and simulation experiment evaluation show that under the premise of ensuring the high security of cloud storage service user data, DRPRO mechanism reduces the calculation and bandwidth cost of the user access permission revocation effectively, and its performance efficiency has been further optimized and improved.

NOX4/Src regulates ANP secretion through activating ERK1/2 and Akt/GATA4 signaling in beating rat hypoxic atria

Wu, Cheng-zhe,Li, Xiang,Hong, Lan,Han, Zhuo-na,Liu, Ying,Wei, Cheng-xi,Cui, Xun The Korean Society of Pharmacology 2021 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.25 No.2

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidases (NOXs) are the major enzymatic source of reactive oxygen species (ROS). NOX2 and NOX4 are expressed in the heart but its role in hypoxia-induced atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secretion is unclear. This study investigated the effect of NOX on ANP secretion induced by hypoxia in isolated beating rat atria. The results showed that hypoxia significantly upregulated NOX4 but not NOX2 expression, which was completely abolished by endothelin-1 (ET-1) type A and B receptor antagonists BQ123 (0.3 μM) and BQ788 (0.3 μM). ET-1-upregulated NOX4 expression was also blocked by antagonists of secreted phospholipase A2 (sPLA2; varespladib, 5.0 μM) and cytosolic PLA2 (cPLA2; CAY10650, 120.0 nM), and ET-1-induced cPLA2 expression was inhibited by varespladib under normoxia. Moreover, hypoxia-increased ANP secretion was evidently attenuated by the NOX4 antagonist GLX351322 (35.0 μM) and inhibitor of ROS N-Acetyl-D-cysteine (NAC, 15.0 mM), and hypoxia-increased production of ROS was blocked by GLX351322. In addition, hypoxia markedly upregulated Src expression, which was blocked by ET receptors, NOX4, and ROS antagonists. ET-1-increased Src expression was also inhibited by NAC under normoxia. Furthermore, hypoxia-activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) and protein kinase B (Akt) were completely abolished by Src inhibitor 1 (1.0 μM), and hypoxia-increased GATA4 was inhibited by the ERK1/2 and Akt antagonists PD98059 (10.0 μM) and LY294002 (10.0 μM), respectively. However, hypoxia-induced ANP secretion was substantially inhibited by Src inhibitor. These results indicate that NOX4/Src modulated by ET-1 regulates ANP secretion by activating ERK1/2 and Akt/GATA4 signaling in isolated beating rat hypoxic atria.

Effect of ZnO on the microstructures and piezoelectric properties of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics

Zhuo Li,Xiangbang Cheng,Zhonghua Yao,Yang Liu,Hanxin Liu,Minghe Cao 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2009 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.10 No.5

Lead-free ZnO added K0.5Na0.5NbO3 piezoelectric ceramics have been prepared by a conventional solid state process. The XRD results show that all the K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics with various ZnO contents are single phase with an orthorhombic perovskite structure. The bulk density obtained by the Archimedes method indicates that the addition of ZnO improves the density of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics under the same sintering conditions. Especially, at a level of 1 mol% ZnO, the sample sintered at 1100 oC for 1h exhibits the highest bulk density (ρ = 4.28 g/㎤) and shows optimal piezoelectric properties, d33 = 135 pC/N and kp = 0.40. Lead-free ZnO added K0.5Na0.5NbO3 piezoelectric ceramics have been prepared by a conventional solid state process. The XRD results show that all the K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics with various ZnO contents are single phase with an orthorhombic perovskite structure. The bulk density obtained by the Archimedes method indicates that the addition of ZnO improves the density of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 ceramics under the same sintering conditions. Especially, at a level of 1 mol% ZnO, the sample sintered at 1100 oC for 1h exhibits the highest bulk density (ρ = 4.28 g/㎤) and shows optimal piezoelectric properties, d33 = 135 pC/N and kp = 0.40.

A DC Transformer Based on MMC and Full-Bridge Structure with Control Method

Sheng Cheng,Shuhuai Shi,Fang Zhuo,Feng Wang,Yanlin Zhu,Nan Zhang 전력전자학회 2019 ICPE(ISPE)논문집 Vol.2019 No.5

With the deterioration of environmental problems and the shortage of fossil energy, DC distribution net with convenient access to distributed energy has a bright prospect. To connect DC buses with different voltage level, DC/DC converter becomes the focus of research. This paper focuses on the modulation strategy of dc-dc converter based on the modular multilevel converter (MMC) and Full-bridge, which is suitable for medium-low voltage and high-power transmission. On this structure, a quasi-square wave modulation strategy with voltage conversion ability is adopted to improve the performance of the dc-dc converter. This modulation strategy can flexibly alter the AC voltage peak value and limit the dv/dt on the edge of square wave. Simulation results in MATLAB/Simulink verified the proposed modulation strategy.

Synthesis and characterization of Ba(TI1-xZRx)O₃ nanopowders by an aqueous coprecipitation method

Xiangbang Cheng,Zhuo Li,Zhonghua Yao,Yang Liu,Zhiyong Yu,Minghe Cao,Hanxing Liu 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2008 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.9 No.6

In this study, single phase Ba(Ti1-xZrx)O3 (0 ≤ × ≤ 0.15) nanopowders have been synthesized successfully by an aqueous coprecipitation method at 85 oC without any further heat treatment. The lattice strain calculated by the Hall-Williamson method indicates that the broadening of the XRD peaks is primarily due to the size of particles not to the lattice strain. The increase of the lattice parameter indicates that Zr ions have entered the lattice and a solid solution was successfully obtained. Furthermore, the particle sizes calculated by the Sherrer formula from the XRD patterns are in agreement with the results of SEM and TEM images. The nanopowders obtained can be used to prepare Ba(Ti1-xZrx)O3 ceramics with a tailored grain size and homogeneous composition, and this is significant to investigate the size effect in Ba(Ti1-xZrx)O3 ceramics and understand the relaxor behavior thoroughly. In this study, single phase Ba(Ti1-xZrx)O3 (0 ≤ × ≤ 0.15) nanopowders have been synthesized successfully by an aqueous coprecipitation method at 85 oC without any further heat treatment. The lattice strain calculated by the Hall-Williamson method indicates that the broadening of the XRD peaks is primarily due to the size of particles not to the lattice strain. The increase of the lattice parameter indicates that Zr ions have entered the lattice and a solid solution was successfully obtained. Furthermore, the particle sizes calculated by the Sherrer formula from the XRD patterns are in agreement with the results of SEM and TEM images. The nanopowders obtained can be used to prepare Ba(Ti1-xZrx)O3 ceramics with a tailored grain size and homogeneous composition, and this is significant to investigate the size effect in Ba(Ti1-xZrx)O3 ceramics and understand the relaxor behavior thoroughly.

Effect of Sub-Structure and Precipitation Behavior on Mechanical Properties of Al–xCu–Li Alloys

Yu‑zhuo Li,Guang‑jun Zeng,Ding‑ding Lu,Zhen‑zhen Liu,San‑xi Deng,Peng‑cheng Ma,Yong‑lai Chen,Rui‑feng Zhang,Jin‑feng Li 대한금속·재료학회 2023 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.29 No.11

The tensile properties and microstructure of extruded and cold rolled 2A55 Al–Li alloys with different Cu content werestudied. After solution treatment, the strength of extruded sheets is slightly higher than that of cold rolled sheets due to strongdeformation texture and high density of substructure. However, the strength change order is different with the increase of Cucontent with T6-24 h. The extruded sample with higher Cu content have higher strength due to many dense T1precipitates. The δ′/θ′/δ′ composite precipitates and θ′ precipitates suppress the formation of T1precipitates, which cause cold rolled samplewith higher Cu content shows lower strength. Additionally, many fine T1precipitates nucleate at the sub-grain boundariesformed in the extrusion process, which have a significant effect on the mechanical property.

Silencing of long noncoding RNA HOXA11-AS inhibits the Wnt signaling pathway via the upregulation of HOXA11 and thereby inhibits the proliferation, invasion, and self-renewal of hepatocellular carcinoma stem cells

Jun-Cheng Guo,Yi-Jun Yang,Jin-Fang Zheng,Jian-Quan Zhang,Min Guo,Xiang Yang,Xiang-Ling Jiang,Li Xiang,You Li,Huang Ping,Liu Zhuo 생화학분자생물학회 2019 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.51 No.-

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related deaths, but its molecular mechanisms are not yet well characterized. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play crucial roles in tumorigenesis, including that of HCC. However, the role of homeobox A11 antisense (HOXA11-AS) in determining HCC stem cell characteristics remains to be explained; hence, this study aimed to investigate the effects of HOXA11-AS on HCC stem cell characteristics. Initially, the expression patterns of HOXA11-AS and HOXA11 in HCC tissues, cells, and stem cells were determined. HCC stem cells, successfully sorted from Hep3B and Huh7 cells, were transfected with short hairpin or overexpression plasmids for HOXA11-AS or HOXA11 overexpression and depletion, with an aim to study the influences of these mediators on the self-renewal, proliferation, migration, and tumorigenicity of HCC stem cells in vivo. Additionally, the potential relationship and the regulatory mechanisms that link HOXA11-AS, HOXA11, and the Wnt signaling pathway were explored through treatment with Dickkopf-1 (a Wnt signaling pathway inhibitor). HCC stem cells showed high expression of HOXA11-AS and low expression of HOXA11. Both HOXA11-AS silencing and HOXA11 overexpression suppressed the self-renewal, proliferation, migration, and tumorigenicity of HCC stem cells in vivo, as evidenced by the decreased expression of cancer stem cell surface markers (CD133 and CD44) and stemness-related transcription factors (Nanog, Sox2, and Oct4). Moreover, silencing HOXA11-AS inactivated the Wnt signaling pathway by decreasing the methylation level of the HOXA11 promoter, thereby inhibiting HCC stem cell characteristics. Collectively, this study suggested that HOXA11-AS silencing exerts an antitumor effect, suppressing HCC development via Wnt signaling pathway inactivation by decreasing the methylation level of the HOXA11 promoter.

VEGF Promoter Polymorphism Confers an Increased Risk of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in a Chinese Population

Yufeng Zhuo,Qingchun Zeng,Peng Zhang,Guoyang Li,Qiang Xie,Ying Cheng 연세대학교의과대학 2017 Yonsei medical journal Vol.58 No.2

Purpose: Evidence on the contribution of genes to the hereditary predisposition to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is limited. Materials and Methods: In this study, we hypothesized that single nucleotide variants in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene may alter gene function and expression and may be associated with PAH risk. Five putatively functional loci (rs699947C>A and rs833061T>C in the promoter, rs3025040C>T, rs10434G>A and rs3025053G>A in the 3’-UTR) in the VEGF gene were genotyped and analyzed in a retrospective study of 587 patients with PAH and 736 healthy subjects from southern China. Results: We found that the rs833061T>C polymorphism was significantly associated with PAH risk, while the other single nucleotidepolymorphisms were not. Compared to carriers with TT genotype, those with rs833061C variant genotype (CT/CC) had an increased risk of PAH (odds ratio=1.47, 95% confidence interval=1.18–1.83, p=0.001). Functional assays indicated that CT/CC variant genotype had significantly higher mRNA levels of VEGF in peripheral blood mononuclear cells than TT genotype (p=0.021). Luciferase reporter assay indicated that having a C allele conferred a significantly higher transcription activity than that with a T allele. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the functional polymorphism rs833061T>C in VEGF gene promoter modulates VEGF expressionand may be a valuable biomarker for predicting PAH susceptibility.

Protectin DX increases alveolar fluid clearance in rats with lipopolysaccharideinduced acute lung injury

Xiao-Jun Zhuo,Yu Hao,Fei Cao,Song-Fan Yan,Hui Li,Qian Wang,Bi-Huan Cheng,Bin-Yu Ying,Bin-Yu Ying,Sheng-Wei Jin 생화학분자생물학회 2018 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.50 No.-

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a life-threatening critical syndrome resulting largely from the accumulation of and the inability to clear pulmonary edema. Protectin DX, an endogenously produced lipid mediator, is believed to exert anti-inflammatory and pro-resolution effects. Protectin DX (5 μg/kg) was injected i.v. 8 h after LPS (14 mg/kg) administration, and alveolar fluid clearance was measured in live rats (n = 8). In primary rat ATII epithelial cells, protectin DX (3.605 × 10−3 mg/l) was added to the culture medium with LPS for 6 h. Protectin DX improved alveolar fluid clearance (9.65 ± 1.60 vs. 15.85 ± 1.49, p < 0.0001) and decreased pulmonary edema and lung injury in LPSinduced lung injury in rats. Protectin DX markedly regulated alveolar fluid clearance by upregulating sodium channel and Na, K-ATPase protein expression levels in vivo and in vitro. Protectin DX also increased the activity of Na, K-ATPase and upregulated P-Akt via inhibiting Nedd4–2 in vivo. In addition, protectin DX enhanced the subcellular distribution of sodium channels and Na, K-ATPase, which were specifically localized to the apical and basal membranes of primary rat ATII cells. Furthermore, BOC-2, Rp-cAMP, and LY294002 blocked the increased alveolar fluid clearance in response to protectin DX. Protectin DX stimulates alveolar fluid clearance through a mechanism partly dependent on alveolar epithelial sodium channel and Na, K-ATPase activation via the ALX/PI3K/Nedd4–2 signaling pathway.

Identification and expression analysis of ERECTA family genes in grape (Vitis vinifera L.)

Min Liu,Wanping Li,Zhuo Min,Xianghan Cheng,Yulin Fang 한국유전학회 2019 Genes & Genomics Vol.41 No.6

Background ERECTA family (ERf) genes are found in many dicots and monocots, and play important roles in plant developmental processes and stress responses. However, there is little known on ERf genes in grape (Vitis vinifera L.). Objectives The primary objective of this study was to identify the ERf genes in grape, and to analyze their expression profiles in different organs, during development, and in response to hormone treatments and abiotic/biotic stresses. Methods ERf protein sequences of dicots were aligned in the grape genome (V. vinifera cv. Pinot Noir, PN40024, 12X) with Blast server. The locus tags obtained were inputted in NCBI to retrieve corresponding nucleotide and protein accession numbers. The subcellular localization experiment was performed by the transient expression of VvERECTA-GFP and VvERL2-GFP in mesophyll protoplasts of Arabidopsis. The expression levels of ERf genes in grape leaves were detected by qRT-PCR after hormone treatments and abiotic/biotic stresses. Results We first identified the ERf genes in the grape genome, including VvERECTA and VvERL2. Their cDNA full-length sequences were obtained with the accession numbers MG601756 and MG601757. The result of subcellular localization indicated that the fusion proteins of VvERECTA and VvERL2 were localized in the plasma membrane. There were four conserved domains identified in VvERECTA and VvERL2, including a LRRNT-2, a LRR, a transmembrane and a protein kinase domain. The grape ERf genes expressed highly in young aboveground organs. As grape leaves or berries becoming mature, VvERECTA expressed in a declining trend. The transcript abundance of VvERL2 decreased during leaves development, but showed no significant differences during berries development. The hormone treatments of ABA, SA, MeJA and BR could induce the expression of VvERECTA and VvERL2. The treatments of heat, drought, downy and powdery mildew significantly increased the expression levels of the grape ERf genes. Conclusion The grape ERECTA gene family might play crucial roles in response to abiotic and biotic stresses. We provide the first description of the grape ERf genes and the most comprehensive analysis of their expressions in different biological processes.