Reduced Claudin-12 Expression Predicts Poor Prognosis in Cervical Cancer

Background: Within the claudin (CLDN) family, CLDN12 mRNA expression is altered in various types of cancer, but its clinicopathological relevance has yet to be established due to the absence of specific antibodies (Abs) with broad applications. Methods: We generated a monoclonal Ab (mAb) against human/mouse CLDN12 and verified its specificity. By performing immunohistochemical staining and semiquantification, we evaluated the relationship between CLDN12 expression and clinicopathological parameters in tissues from 138 cases of cervical cancer. Results: Western blot and immunohistochemical analyses revealed that the established mAb selectively recognized the CLDN12 protein. Twenty six of the 138 cases (18.8%) showed low CLDN12 expression, and the disease-specific survival (DSS) and recurrence-free survival rates were significantly decreased compared with those in the high CLDN12 expression group. We also demonstrated, via univariable and multivariable analyses, that the low CLDN12 expression represents a significant prognostic factor for the DSS of cervical cancer patients (HR 3.412, p = 0.002 and HR 2.615, p = 0.029, respectively). Conclusions: It can be concluded that a reduced CLDN12 expression predicts a poor outcome for cervical cancer. The novel anti-CLDN12 mAb could be a valuable tool to evaluate the biological relevance of the CLDN12 expression in diverse cancer types and other diseases.     

Establishment time of liquid flow in a bath agitated by bottom gas injection

The establishment time of gas-liquid two-phase flows in a cylindrical bath agitated by bottom gas injection through a central single-hole bottom nozzle was investigated. Because the turbulence intensity in the bath was comparable to or larger than the unity, the conventional definition of the flow establishment time based on the history of mean velocity was not suitable for the present case. In fact, it was difficult to determine the flow establishment time based on the well-known 90 or 99 pct criterion for the mean velocity. Accordingly, two methods of determining the flow establishment time by focusing on the turbulence components instead of the mean velocity components were proposed. Velocity measurements were made with a two-channel laser Doppler velocimeter. The flow establishment time was correlated as a function of gas flow rate. Close agreement was obtained by the two methods.     

Body effects on SAR distributions for microwave exposures in a realistic model of the human head.

The finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations of specific absorption rate (SAR) in a human head exposed to microwaves have, to date, been carried out on models of the head only. This was because it was believed that the body effects on the average SAR of the head could be ignored at high frequencies of around 1 GHz. That opinion, however, was based on inappropriate calculation conditions and is therefore unreliable. In this paper, we have re-examined the body effects on the SAR distributions in a realistic homogeneous model of the adult head exposed to microwaves. We found that the SAR on the eye surface of the head-only model exposed to E-polarized waves was 31% smaller than that of the whole-body model at 900 MHz, and 43% larger at 1.5 GHz. For a size that can practically be considered whole-body, it is necessary to have the top of the head to the belly for 900 MHz and to the chest area for 1.5 GHz. The previously unclear body effects of H-polarized waves were assumed to be less than those of E-polarized waves, suggesting that the chest area would be sufficient for both frequencies.     

一个有效的圆片规模布局算法

本文提出了一个圆片规模布局算法，它是国外一个相应算法的改进形式，区别在于利用力定向布局法的方式不同。在相对位置阶段，该算法利用布局的层次特性将需确定所有电路元件相对位置的问题缩减至仅需确定宏电路元件相对位置的问题；在实际位置阶段，采用分治策略和取消前阶段层次划分的方式回避了需确定任意元实际位置的问题．其时间复杂度远低于国外相应算法．     

媒体服务中流式拷贝性能分析

随着网络带宽的进一步提高,视频点播的瓶颈基本卡在视频服务器端。文章提供的服务器端的流式拷贝,能进一步提高整个系统的服务能力。文章对流式拷贝的过程进行描述,对其中的数学模型进行分析,并与没有流式拷贝的系统进行比较分析。     

Series resonant ZCS‐PFM DC‐DC power converter with high‐frequency high‐voltage transformer link for high‐power magnetron drive

This paper presents a single lossless inductive snubber‐assisted ZCS‐PFM series resonant DC‐DC power converter with a high‐frequency high‐voltage transformer link for industrial‐use high‐power magnetron drive. The current flowing through the active power switches rises gradually at a turned‐on transient state with the aid of a single lossless snubber inductor, and ZCS turn‐on commutation based on overlapping current can be achieved via the wide range pulse frequency modulation control scheme. The high‐frequency high‐voltage transformer primary side resonant current always becomes continuous operation mode, by electromagnetic loose coupling design of the high‐frequency high‐voltage transformer and the magnetizing inductance of the high‐frequency high‐voltage transformer. As a result, this high‐voltage power converter circuit for the magnetron can achieve a complete zero current soft switching under the condition of broad width gate voltage signals. Furthermore, this high‐voltage DC‐DC power converter circuit can regulate the output power from zero to full over audible frequency range via the two resonant frequency circuit design. Its operating performances are evaluated and discussed on the basis of the power loss analysis simulation and the experimental results from a practical point of view. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Electr Eng Jpn, 153(3): 79–87, 2005; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/eej.20126     

容错磁盘阵列的性能模型

本文以排队论为工具，建立了容错磁盘阵列的Ｍ／Ｇ／１排队模型，并在此基础上分析了ＲＡＩＤ的平均响应时间，稳定数据传输率等重要性能指标；比较了同步和异步ＲＡＩＤ的性能差异，最后提出了以吞吐率作为衡量ＲＡＩＤ性能的综合指标，并给出了确定最大吞吐率的定量。     

Fractal dimension of the grain boundary fracture in creep-fracture of cobalt-based heat resistant alloys

The effects of grain boundary configuration and creep conditions on the fractal dimension of the grain boundary fracture (D _f) were investigated using commercial cobalt-based heat resistant alloys, namely, HS-21 and L-605 alloys. Creep-rupture experiments were carried out under the initial creep stresses of 19.6–176 MPa in the temperature range from 1089–1422 K in air. The value of D _f was larger in specimens with serrated grain boundaries than in those with straight grain boundaries in the HS-21 alloy under the same creep condition, and the difference in the value of D _f between these specimens was large in the scale range of the analysis which was less than about one grain boundary length. However, there was almost no difference in the value of D _f between the specimens with serrated grain boundaries and those with straight grain boundaries in the L-605 alloy, because there was no obvious difference in the microstructure between these specimens. The value of D _f increased with decreasing creep stress in the scale range of the fractal analysis larger than about one grain boundary length in both HS-21 and L-605 alloys, while the stress dependence of D _f was larger in the HS-21 alloy. The stress dependence of D _f was explained by the stress dependence on the number of grain boundary microcracks linked to the fracture surface. The value of D _f estimated in the scale range smaller than about one grain boundary length showed essentially no stress dependence in both L-605 and HS-21 alloys.     

渣对钢液温度的影响

开发了渣表面散热模型，定量分析了渣层内温度变化规律，以及表面散热情况，比较了模型计算结果与大冶钢厂现场实测值，指出保证５０ｍｍ的渣层厚度有利于减少钢液温度损失，开发的模型可作为钢液温度控制的一部分指导现场生产。     

Determination of the in situ forces and force distribution within the human anterior cruciate ligament

The in situ forces and their distribution within the human anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can clarify this ligament's role in the knee and help to resolve controversies regarding surgical treatment of ACL deficiency. We used a universal force-moment sensor (UFS) to determine the magnitude, direction, and point of application of the in situ forces in the ACL in intact human cadaveric knees. Unlike previous studies, this approach does not require surgical intervention, the attachment of mechanical devices to or near the ACL, or a priori assumptions about the direction of in situ force. Anterior tibial loads were applied to intact knees, which were limited to 1 degree of freedom at 30 degrees flexion. The in situ forces developed in the ACL were lower than the applied force for loads under 80 N, but larger for applied loads of more than 80 N. The direction of the force vector corresponded to that of the anteromedial (AM) portion of the ACL insertion on the tibial plateau. The point of force application was located in the posterior section of the anteromedial portion of the tibial insertion site. The anterior and posterior aspects of the anteromedial portion of the ACL supported 25% and 70% of the in situ force, respectively, with the remainder carried by the posterolateral portion. We believe that the data obtained with this new UFS methodology improves our understanding of the role of the ACL in knee function, and that this methodology can be easily extended to study the function of other ligaments.