A dynamic problem on the edges of a mode I crack subjected to moving unit-step loads

By the theory of complex functions, a dynamic problem on the edges of a mode I crack subjected to moving unit-step loads are investigated. The Riemann-Hilbert problem is easily formulated by the ways of selfsimilar functions. The analytical solution obtained is rather simple and concise. After the solution was utilized by superposition theorem, the relevant solution on the case of arbitrary loading can be obtained.     

Cationic Effect of Ferrous Ions on Sulfide Capacity of CaO-FetO-Al2O3-SiO2 Slag System

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B - The cationic effect of ferrous ions on the sulfide capacity of CaO-FetO-Al2O3-SiO2 slags was studied from the viewpoint of the ionic structure in the...     

State of the Art: The Immunomodulatory Role of MSCs for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) has generally been introduced as a degenerative disease; however, it has recently been understood as a low-grade chronic inflammatory process that could promote symptoms and accelerate the progression of OA. Current treatment strategies, including corticosteroid injections, have no impact on the OA disease progression. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) based therapy seem to be in the spotlight as a disease-modifying treatment because this strategy provides enlarged anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects. Currently, bone marrow, adipose derived, synovium-derived, and Wharton’s jelly-derived MSCs are the most widely used types of MSCs in the cartilage engineering. MSCs exert immunomodulatory, immunosuppressive, antiapoptotic, and chondrogenic effects mainly by paracrine effect. Because MSCs disappear from the tissue quickly after administration, recently, MSCs-derived exosomes received the focus for the next-generation treatment strategy for OA. MSCs-derived exosomes contain a variety of miRNAs. Exosomal miRNAs have a critical role in cartilage regeneration by immunomodulatory function such as promoting chondrocyte proliferation, matrix secretion, and subsiding inflammation. In the future, a personalized exosome can be packaged with ideal miRNA and proteins for chondrogenesis by enriching techniques. In addition, the target specific exosomes could be a gamechanger for OA. However, we should consider the off-target side effects due to multiple gene targets of miRNA.     

基于C++的电力电子装置仿真方法研究

基于电路理论、皮特里网络和面向对象程序设计方法,建立了电力电子元件的仿真模型,基于这些具体的元件模型,将电力电子装置仿真中开关状态变化检测工作和兼容性检测工作编程成通用子程序。运用阶段分析法对具体的三相桥式整流电路进行仿真。     

The Regenerative Effects of c-Met Agonistic Antibodies in Vocal Fold Atrophy

Background: Atrophy of the vocal folds and the accompanying glottic insufficiency affect the quality of life. Although growth factors have been used to treat muscle atrophy, their effectiveness is limited by their short half-life. Methods: In total, 15 rabbits and 24 rats were used for the study. The right recurrent laryngeal nerves of all animals were transected. One month following nerve transection, PBS (PBS group), rHGF (HGF group), or a c-Met agonistic antibody (c-Met group) was injected into the paralyzed vocal folds. The larynges of the rabbits were harvested from each group for histologic examination and subjected to PCR analysis. Results: Cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of thyroarytenoid muscles were evaluated. The c-Met group had increased CSAs compared to the PBS and HGF groups, but there were no significant differences compared to normal controls. The expression levels of myogenesis-related genes were evaluated three weeks after the injection. The expression levels of myosin heavy chain IIa were significantly increased in the PBS group, while the expression levels of MyoD were increased in the c-Met group. Conclusions: The c-Met agonistic antibody showed promise for promoting muscle regeneration in a vocal fold palsy model.     

Development of a Multi-Epitope Vaccine for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Evaluation of Its Immune Responses in Mice and Piglets

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp), the primary pathogen causing Mycoplasma pneumonia of swine (MPS), brings massive economic losses worldwide. Genomic variability and post-translational protein modification can enhance the immune evasion of Mhp, which makes MPS prone to recurrent outbreaks on farms, even with vaccination or other treatments. The reverse vaccinology pipeline has been developed as an attractive potential method for vaccine development due to its high efficiency and applicability. In this study, a multi-epitope vaccine for Mhp was developed, and its immune responses were evaluated in mice and piglets. Genomic core proteins of Mhp were retrieved through pan-genome analysis, and four immunodominant antigens were screened by host homologous protein removal, membrane protein screening, and virulence factor identification. One immunodominant antigen, {"type":"entrez-protein","attrs":{"text":"AAV27984.1","term_id":"53987783","term_text":"AAV27984.1"}}AAV27984.1 (membrane nuclease), was expressed by E. coli and named rMhp597. For epitope prioritization, 35 B-cell-derived epitopes were identified from the four immunodominant antigens, and 10 MHC-I and 6 MHC-II binding epitopes were further identified. The MHC-I/II binding epitopes were merged and combined to produce recombinant proteins MhpMEV and MhpMEVC6His, which were used for animal immunization and structural analysis, respectively. Immunization of mice and piglets demonstrated that MhpMEV could induce humoral and cellular immune responses. The mouse serum antibodies could detect all 11 synthetic epitopes, and the piglet antiserum suppressed the nuclease activity of rMhp597. Moreover, piglet serum antibodies could also detect cultured Mhp strain 168. In summary, this study provides immunoassay results for a multi-epitope vaccine derived from the reverse vaccinology pipeline, and offers an alternative vaccine for MPS.     

沙角C电厂一次风机故障分析及处理

风机是火电厂的重要辅机,风机工作点偏离最佳经济工况、运行中出现动叶卡瑟、喘振是风机最常见故障,如果处理不当可能导致火电厂事故停炉。通过对沙角C电厂660MW机组轴流式一次风机在运行时出现动叶卡涩、过力矩、液压油温高等一系列问题的分析,采取相应的措施进行处理,从根本上解决了一次风机的故障,对同类型一次风机的故障处理具有参考作用。     

美国城市公共安全应急体系建设方法研究

全面紧急事态管理是美国公共安全管理中最基本的原则,包括全危险方法、综合紧急事态管理系统、紧急事态管理的生命周期、对各级政府及组织紧急救援资源的统一调配.美国国土安全部确定了了解、防止、保护、应对、恢复、服务和组织品质七大安全战略目标.美国联邦紧急事务管理局除制订全国防灾计划外,还制订可持续减灾计划和应急反应计划.社区应急反应小组是美国重要的市民组织队伍.     

Identification and Characterization of PSEUDO-RESPONSE REGULATOR (PRR) 1a and 1b Genes by CRISPR/Cas9-Targeted Mutagenesis in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L.)

The CRISPR/Cas9 site-directed gene-editing system offers great advantages for identifying gene function and crop improvement. The circadian clock measures and conveys day length information to control rhythmic hypocotyl growth in photoperiodic conditions, to achieve optimal fitness, but operates through largely unknown mechanisms. Here, we generated core circadian clock evening components, Brassica rapa PSEUDO-RESPONSE REGULATOR (BrPRR) 1a, 1b, and 1ab (both 1a and 1b double knockout) mutants, using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in Chinese cabbage, where 9–16 genetic edited lines of each mutant were obtained. The targeted deep sequencing showed that each mutant had 2–4 different mutation types at the target sites in the BrPRR1a and BrPRR1b genes. To identify the functions of BrPRR1a and 1b genes, hypocotyl length, and mRNA and protein levels of core circadian clock morning components, BrCCA1 (CIRCADIAN CLOCK-ASSOCIATED 1) and BrLHY (LATE ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL) a and b were examined under light/dark cycles and continuous light conditions. The BrPRR1a and 1ab double mutants showed longer hypocotyls, lower core circadian clock morning component mRNA and protein levels, and a shorter circadian rhythm than wildtype (WT). On the other hand, the BrPRR1b mutant was not significantly different from WT. These results suggested that two paralogous genes may not be associated with the same regulatory function in Chinese cabbage. Taken together, our results demonstrated that CRISPR/Cas9 is an efficient tool for achieving targeted genome modifications and elucidating the biological functions of circadian clock genes in B. rapa, for both breeding and improvement.