The accurate representation of lithium plating and aging phenomena has posed a persistent challenge within the battery research community.Empirical evidence underscores the pivotal role of cell structure in influencin...The accurate representation of lithium plating and aging phenomena has posed a persistent challenge within the battery research community.Empirical evidence underscores the pivotal role of cell structure in influencing aging behaviors and lithium plating within lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Available lithium-ion plating models often falter in detailed description when integrating the structural intricacies.To address this challenge,this study proposes an innovative hierarchical model that intricately incorporates the layered rolling structure in cells.Notably,our model demonstrates a remarkable capacity to predict the non-uniform distribution of current density and overpotential along the rolling direction of LIBs.Subsequently,we delve into an insightful exploration of the structural factors that influence lithium plating behavior,leveraging the foundation laid by our established model.Furthermore,we easily update the hierarchical model by considering aging factors.This aging model effectively anticipates capacity fatigue and lithium plating tendencies across individual layers of LIBs,all while maintaining computational efficiency.In light of our findings,this model yields novel perspectives on capacity fatigue dynamics and local lithium plating behaviors,offering a substantial advancement compared to existing models.This research paves the way for more efficient and tailored LIB design and operation,with broad implications for energy storage technologies.展开更多
In order to predict the storage life of a certain type of HTPB(hydroyl-terminated polybutadiene)coating at 25℃ and analyze the influence of pre-strain on the storage life,the accelerated aging tests of HTPB coating a...In order to predict the storage life of a certain type of HTPB(hydroyl-terminated polybutadiene)coating at 25℃ and analyze the influence of pre-strain on the storage life,the accelerated aging tests of HTPB coating at 40℃,50℃,60℃,70℃ with the pre-strain of 0%,3%,6%,9%,respectively were carried out.The variation regularity of the change of crosslinking density was analyzed and the aging model of HTPB coating under pre-strained thermally-accelerated aging was proposed.The storage life of HTPB coating at 25℃ was estimated by using the Berthelot equation as the end point of the aging life with a 30% decrease in maximum elongation.The results showed that the change of crosslinking density of HTPB coating increased with the increase of aging temperature and aging time,and decreased with the increase of pre-strain.Under 0% prestrain,the relationship between the change of crosslinking density of HTPB coating and the aging time can be described by the logarithmic model with the confidence probability greater than 99%.The stress relaxation phenomenon existed under 3%,6%and 9%pre-strained aging.The aging model considering chemical aging and pre-strain was established with the confidence probability greater than 90%.The storage life of HTPB coating was 15.2935 years at 25C under 0% prestrain,which was reduced by 13.9007%,75.6949% and 89.7859% under 3%,6% and 9% pre-strain,respectively.The existence of pre-strain has a serious impact on the storage life of HTPB coating,therefore,the pre-strain should be avoided as much as possible during the actual storage.展开更多
When considering the mechanism of the batteries,the capacity reduction at storage(when not in use)and cycling(during use)and increase of internal resistance is because of degradation in the chemical composition inside...When considering the mechanism of the batteries,the capacity reduction at storage(when not in use)and cycling(during use)and increase of internal resistance is because of degradation in the chemical composition inside the batteries.To optimize battery usage,a battery management system(BMS)is used to estimate possible aging effects while different load profiles are requested from the grid.This is specifically seen in a case when the vehicle is connected to the net(online through BMS).During this process,the BMS chooses the optimized load profiles based on the least aging effects on the battery pack.The major focus of this paper is to design an algorithm/model for lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO4)batteries.The model of the batteries is based on the accelerated aging test data(data from the beginning of life till the end of life).The objective is to develop an algorithm based on the actual battery trend during the whole life of the battery.By the analysis of the test data,the complete trend of the battery aging and the factors on which the aging is depending on is identified,the aging model can then be recalibrated to avoid any differences in the production process during cell manufacturing.The validation of the model was carried out at the end by utilizing different driving profiles at different C-rates and different ambient temperatures.A Linear and non-linear model-based approach is used based on statistical data.The parameterization was carried out by dividing the data into small chunks and estimating the parameters for the individual chunks.Self-adaptive characteristic map using a lookup table was also used.The nonlinear model was chosen as the best candidate among all other approaches for longer validation of 8-month data with real driving data set.展开更多
This study aims to disclose the thermo-oxidative degradation behaviors and kinetics of a carbon fiber reinforced polyimide(CFRPI)composite for modeling of the Iong-term degradation process.The degradation behaviors we...This study aims to disclose the thermo-oxidative degradation behaviors and kinetics of a carbon fiber reinforced polyimide(CFRPI)composite for modeling of the Iong-term degradation process.The degradation behaviors were revealed through off-gas products analysis,and the overall kinetic interpretation was achieved from study of the mass-loss curves recorded under dynamic conditions.It was found that thermooxidative degradati on of the CFRPI composite was a multistep process,which in eluded four main reaction steps.Since most kinetic an alysis methods were derived from simple reactions described by a single kinetic triplet,they cannot be applied reliably to such a process.Therefore,we firstly separated the four overlapped reaction steps by peak fitting of derivative thermogravimetric curves using Fraser-Suzuki equation consider!ng the asymmetrical n ature of kin etic curves,and subsequently an a lyzed each in dividual reaction employing Friedma n method and experimental master-plots method.Four sets of kinetic triplets were determined to characterize the entire degradation process.The validity of four corresponding kinetic triplets was confirmed by perfect simulation of mass-loss curves recorded at both dynamic conditions used in kinetic analysis and entirely different isothermal conditions.Finally,modeling of Iong-term aging at 400°C of the CFRPI composite was successfully achieved based on these kinetic triplets.The predicted mass loss and flexural property correlated well with experimental results.This study can serve as a basis for rapid evaluation of the long-term durability of the CFRPI composite in various application environments.展开更多
The accurate simulation of boundary layer transition process plays a very important role in the prediction of turbine blade temperature field. Based on the Abu-Ghannam and Shaw (AGS) and c-Re h transition models, a ...The accurate simulation of boundary layer transition process plays a very important role in the prediction of turbine blade temperature field. Based on the Abu-Ghannam and Shaw (AGS) and c-Re h transition models, a 3D conjugate heat transfer solver is developed, where the fluid domain is discretized by multi-block structured grids, and the solid domain is discretized by unstructured grids. At the unmatched fluid/solid interface, the shape function interpolation method is adopted to ensure the conservation of the interfacial heat flux. Then the shear stress transport (SST) model, SST & AGS model and SST & c-Re h model are used to investigate the flow and heat transfer characteristics of Mark II turbine vane. The results indicate that compared with the full turbulence model (SST model), the transition models could improve the prediction accuracy of temperature and heat transfer coefficient at the laminar zone near the blade leading edge. Compared with the AGS transition model, the c-Re h model could predict the transition onset location induced by shock/boundary layer interaction more accurately, and the prediction accuracy of temperature field could be greatly improved.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of Yishou Tiaozhi tablet(YSTZT) on the metabolism of free radical in mice of aging model. Methods: Using the aging model induced by hypodermic injection of 5%D-glalactose in mice fo...Objective: To observe the effect of Yishou Tiaozhi tablet(YSTZT) on the metabolism of free radical in mice of aging model. Methods: Using the aging model induced by hypodermic injection of 5%D-glalactose in mice for forty days. The content of malondialdehyde(MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in serum, activity of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), Na+-K+-ATPase in brain were investigated after treatment. Results: Compared with the aging model group, it showed that YSTZT could obviously inhibit the increase of level of MDA in serum and the activities of MAO-B in brain; and enhance the activities of SOD,GSH-Px in serum, and the activities of Na+-K+-ATPase in brain. Furthermore, YSTZT could obviously elevate the tolerance to fatigue and hypoxia in mice. Conclusion: YSTZT could effectively improve the free radical metabolism of senile body, it is an ideal and effective medicine in preventing aging, which is also one of the experimental basis in proving the theory of 'Spleen and Kidney Deficiency complicated with Stasis and Phlegm causes aging'.展开更多
At present,the power density of power electronic devices in data centers and electric vehicles is constantly increasing,and numerous electronic components are concentrated in a tight,high-temperature environment,which...At present,the power density of power electronic devices in data centers and electric vehicles is constantly increasing,and numerous electronic components are concentrated in a tight,high-temperature environment,which aggravates the performance degradation of electronic components.Consequently,X and Y capacitors,common-mode inductors,and differential-mode inductors used for electromagnetic interference(EMI)suppression suffer from aging effects,and their performance continues to decline.However,the electromagnetic compatibility test is often conducted immediately after the power electronic equipment leaves the factory.The electromagnetic compatibility of power electronic equipment is affected by aging,which is not assessed in current industrial testing.This study conducts aging experiments on passive electronic components in EMI filters and measures the impedance in the frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz.Subsequently,a multi-element aging model based on electromagnetic field analysis is established.The proposed model is suitable for electromagnetic compatibility analysis considering aging.Finally,the aging performance of a commercial two-stage EMI filter is predicted to verify the model proposed in the study.The proposed model explains the degeneration of the EMI filter with aging in the frequency range of 150 kHz to 1 MHz,with a maximum amplitude error of 0.58 dB and phase error of 1.0°.展开更多
This paper presents an energy management optimization system based on an adaptive functional state model of battery aging for internal combustion engine vehicles(ICEVs).First,the functional characteristics of batterie...This paper presents an energy management optimization system based on an adaptive functional state model of battery aging for internal combustion engine vehicles(ICEVs).First,the functional characteristics of batteries in ICEVs are investigated.Then,an adaptive functional state model is proposed to represent battery aging throughout the entire battery service life.A battery protection scheme is developed,including over-discharge and graded over-current protection to improve battery safety.A model-based energy management strategy is synthesized to comprehensively optimize fuel economy,battery life preservation,and vehicle performance.The performance of the proposed scheme was examined under comprehensive test scenarios based on field and bench tests.The results show that the proposed energy management algorithm can effectively improve fuel economy.展开更多
Senescence accelerated mice (SAMP8) have a shorter lifespan with deficits in learning and memory, compared with control SAMR1 mice (Takeda, Elsevier Science BV, 1994).
One battery energy storage system(BESS)can be used to provide different services,such as energy arbitrage(EA)and frequency regulation(FR)support,etc.,which have different revenues and lead to different battery degrada...One battery energy storage system(BESS)can be used to provide different services,such as energy arbitrage(EA)and frequency regulation(FR)support,etc.,which have different revenues and lead to different battery degradation profiles.This paper proposes a whole-lifetime coordinated service strategy to maximize the total operation profit of BESS.A multi-stage battery aging model is developed to characterize the battery aging rates during the whole lifetime.Considering the uncertainty of electricity price in EA service and frequency deviation in FR service,the whole problem is formulated as a twostage stochastic programming problem.At the first stage,the optimal service switching scheme between the EA and FR services are formulated to maximize the expected value of the whole-lifetime operation profit.At the second stage,the output power of BESS in EA service is optimized according to the electricity price in the hourly timescale,whereas the output power of BESS in FR service is directly determined according to the frequency deviation in the second timescale.The above optimization problem is then converted as a deterministic mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MINLP)model with bilinear items.Mc Cormick envelopes and a bound tightening algorithm are used to solve it.Numerical simulation is carried out to validate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed strategy.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on telomerase activity and genes expression in tissues of senescent rats. Methods: Subacute aging rats model were established by injection with D-gal solution. Poi...Objective: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on telomerase activity and genes expression in tissues of senescent rats. Methods: Subacute aging rats model were established by injection with D-gal solution. Points Shenshu (BL 23) were treated with moxibustion in treatment group, contrasting with a model group and a normal group. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays(ELISA) was used for the level of telomerase activity in liver tissues, and In Situ Hybridization(ISH) was used for the condition of expression of telomerase genes in liver tissues. Results: The level of telomerase activity in the aging model group was obviously lower than that in normal control group (P〈0.01), the level in moxibustion group was obviously higher than that in model group(P〈0.05). In comparison with normal rats, the positive-expressed areas and photodensity of telomerase genes in aging model group were all significantly lower (P〈0.01, P〈0.01), and the positive-expressed areas in moxibustion group was significantly higher than that in model group (P〈0.01). Conclusions: Moxibustion could regulate telomerase activity of senile rats, hence delaying aging.展开更多
To provide a better service for senior health care, we summarized screening studies of traditional Chinese anti-aging materia medica (TCAM). We collected and analyzed literature of TCAM screening studies using the l...To provide a better service for senior health care, we summarized screening studies of traditional Chinese anti-aging materia medica (TCAM). We collected and analyzed literature of TCAM screening studies using the lifespan test and animal models of aging from 1984 to 2012. We found 26 screening methods for TCAM, and 153 single herbs or active ingredients of TCAM that have been screened out during the past 28 years. The cell lifespan test, the fruit fly lifespan test, and D-galactose aging model were the most widely used and intensively studied screening methods. However, the method for establishing the D-galactose aging model needs to be standardized, and the D-galactose aging model cannot completely be a substitute for the normal aging mouse model. Great success has been achieved in screening studies in TCAM. To further improve screening studies in TCAM, we suggest that the D-galactose aging model be incorporated into the lifespan test in the New Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Guide.展开更多
基金the financial support from The National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3305402)The National Natural Science Foundation of China(12272072)+1 种基金The Key Project of Chongqing Technology Innovation and Application Development(CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0037)Research Project of the State Key Laboratory of Intel igent Vehicle Safety Technology(NVHSKL-202207)
文摘The accurate representation of lithium plating and aging phenomena has posed a persistent challenge within the battery research community.Empirical evidence underscores the pivotal role of cell structure in influencing aging behaviors and lithium plating within lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Available lithium-ion plating models often falter in detailed description when integrating the structural intricacies.To address this challenge,this study proposes an innovative hierarchical model that intricately incorporates the layered rolling structure in cells.Notably,our model demonstrates a remarkable capacity to predict the non-uniform distribution of current density and overpotential along the rolling direction of LIBs.Subsequently,we delve into an insightful exploration of the structural factors that influence lithium plating behavior,leveraging the foundation laid by our established model.Furthermore,we easily update the hierarchical model by considering aging factors.This aging model effectively anticipates capacity fatigue and lithium plating tendencies across individual layers of LIBs,all while maintaining computational efficiency.In light of our findings,this model yields novel perspectives on capacity fatigue dynamics and local lithium plating behaviors,offering a substantial advancement compared to existing models.This research paves the way for more efficient and tailored LIB design and operation,with broad implications for energy storage technologies.
基金This work was supported by the National Defense Pre-Research Projects[grant number ZS2015070132A12002].
文摘In order to predict the storage life of a certain type of HTPB(hydroyl-terminated polybutadiene)coating at 25℃ and analyze the influence of pre-strain on the storage life,the accelerated aging tests of HTPB coating at 40℃,50℃,60℃,70℃ with the pre-strain of 0%,3%,6%,9%,respectively were carried out.The variation regularity of the change of crosslinking density was analyzed and the aging model of HTPB coating under pre-strained thermally-accelerated aging was proposed.The storage life of HTPB coating at 25℃ was estimated by using the Berthelot equation as the end point of the aging life with a 30% decrease in maximum elongation.The results showed that the change of crosslinking density of HTPB coating increased with the increase of aging temperature and aging time,and decreased with the increase of pre-strain.Under 0% prestrain,the relationship between the change of crosslinking density of HTPB coating and the aging time can be described by the logarithmic model with the confidence probability greater than 99%.The stress relaxation phenomenon existed under 3%,6%and 9%pre-strained aging.The aging model considering chemical aging and pre-strain was established with the confidence probability greater than 90%.The storage life of HTPB coating was 15.2935 years at 25C under 0% prestrain,which was reduced by 13.9007%,75.6949% and 89.7859% under 3%,6% and 9% pre-strain,respectively.The existence of pre-strain has a serious impact on the storage life of HTPB coating,therefore,the pre-strain should be avoided as much as possible during the actual storage.
文摘When considering the mechanism of the batteries,the capacity reduction at storage(when not in use)and cycling(during use)and increase of internal resistance is because of degradation in the chemical composition inside the batteries.To optimize battery usage,a battery management system(BMS)is used to estimate possible aging effects while different load profiles are requested from the grid.This is specifically seen in a case when the vehicle is connected to the net(online through BMS).During this process,the BMS chooses the optimized load profiles based on the least aging effects on the battery pack.The major focus of this paper is to design an algorithm/model for lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO4)batteries.The model of the batteries is based on the accelerated aging test data(data from the beginning of life till the end of life).The objective is to develop an algorithm based on the actual battery trend during the whole life of the battery.By the analysis of the test data,the complete trend of the battery aging and the factors on which the aging is depending on is identified,the aging model can then be recalibrated to avoid any differences in the production process during cell manufacturing.The validation of the model was carried out at the end by utilizing different driving profiles at different C-rates and different ambient temperatures.A Linear and non-linear model-based approach is used based on statistical data.The parameterization was carried out by dividing the data into small chunks and estimating the parameters for the individual chunks.Self-adaptive characteristic map using a lookup table was also used.The nonlinear model was chosen as the best candidate among all other approaches for longer validation of 8-month data with real driving data set.
文摘This study aims to disclose the thermo-oxidative degradation behaviors and kinetics of a carbon fiber reinforced polyimide(CFRPI)composite for modeling of the Iong-term degradation process.The degradation behaviors were revealed through off-gas products analysis,and the overall kinetic interpretation was achieved from study of the mass-loss curves recorded under dynamic conditions.It was found that thermooxidative degradati on of the CFRPI composite was a multistep process,which in eluded four main reaction steps.Since most kinetic an alysis methods were derived from simple reactions described by a single kinetic triplet,they cannot be applied reliably to such a process.Therefore,we firstly separated the four overlapped reaction steps by peak fitting of derivative thermogravimetric curves using Fraser-Suzuki equation consider!ng the asymmetrical n ature of kin etic curves,and subsequently an a lyzed each in dividual reaction employing Friedma n method and experimental master-plots method.Four sets of kinetic triplets were determined to characterize the entire degradation process.The validity of four corresponding kinetic triplets was confirmed by perfect simulation of mass-loss curves recorded at both dynamic conditions used in kinetic analysis and entirely different isothermal conditions.Finally,modeling of Iong-term aging at 400°C of the CFRPI composite was successfully achieved based on these kinetic triplets.The predicted mass loss and flexural property correlated well with experimental results.This study can serve as a basis for rapid evaluation of the long-term durability of the CFRPI composite in various application environments.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.91130013)Innovation Foundation of BUAA for PhD Graduates(YWF-12-RBYJ-010)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(20101102110011)for funding this work
文摘The accurate simulation of boundary layer transition process plays a very important role in the prediction of turbine blade temperature field. Based on the Abu-Ghannam and Shaw (AGS) and c-Re h transition models, a 3D conjugate heat transfer solver is developed, where the fluid domain is discretized by multi-block structured grids, and the solid domain is discretized by unstructured grids. At the unmatched fluid/solid interface, the shape function interpolation method is adopted to ensure the conservation of the interfacial heat flux. Then the shear stress transport (SST) model, SST & AGS model and SST & c-Re h model are used to investigate the flow and heat transfer characteristics of Mark II turbine vane. The results indicate that compared with the full turbulence model (SST model), the transition models could improve the prediction accuracy of temperature and heat transfer coefficient at the laminar zone near the blade leading edge. Compared with the AGS transition model, the c-Re h model could predict the transition onset location induced by shock/boundary layer interaction more accurately, and the prediction accuracy of temperature field could be greatly improved.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of Yishou Tiaozhi tablet(YSTZT) on the metabolism of free radical in mice of aging model. Methods: Using the aging model induced by hypodermic injection of 5%D-glalactose in mice for forty days. The content of malondialdehyde(MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in serum, activity of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), Na+-K+-ATPase in brain were investigated after treatment. Results: Compared with the aging model group, it showed that YSTZT could obviously inhibit the increase of level of MDA in serum and the activities of MAO-B in brain; and enhance the activities of SOD,GSH-Px in serum, and the activities of Na+-K+-ATPase in brain. Furthermore, YSTZT could obviously elevate the tolerance to fatigue and hypoxia in mice. Conclusion: YSTZT could effectively improve the free radical metabolism of senile body, it is an ideal and effective medicine in preventing aging, which is also one of the experimental basis in proving the theory of 'Spleen and Kidney Deficiency complicated with Stasis and Phlegm causes aging'.
基金Supported in part by the Royal Academy of Engineering:Transforming Systems through Partnership(China)under Grant TSPC1017in part by the Excellent Youth Scholars of the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 51822701in part by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant U1866211.
文摘At present,the power density of power electronic devices in data centers and electric vehicles is constantly increasing,and numerous electronic components are concentrated in a tight,high-temperature environment,which aggravates the performance degradation of electronic components.Consequently,X and Y capacitors,common-mode inductors,and differential-mode inductors used for electromagnetic interference(EMI)suppression suffer from aging effects,and their performance continues to decline.However,the electromagnetic compatibility test is often conducted immediately after the power electronic equipment leaves the factory.The electromagnetic compatibility of power electronic equipment is affected by aging,which is not assessed in current industrial testing.This study conducts aging experiments on passive electronic components in EMI filters and measures the impedance in the frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz.Subsequently,a multi-element aging model based on electromagnetic field analysis is established.The proposed model is suitable for electromagnetic compatibility analysis considering aging.Finally,the aging performance of a commercial two-stage EMI filter is predicted to verify the model proposed in the study.The proposed model explains the degeneration of the EMI filter with aging in the frequency range of 150 kHz to 1 MHz,with a maximum amplitude error of 0.58 dB and phase error of 1.0°.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52002209)Beijing Nova Program,and the State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy(Grant No.KFY2210).
文摘This paper presents an energy management optimization system based on an adaptive functional state model of battery aging for internal combustion engine vehicles(ICEVs).First,the functional characteristics of batteries in ICEVs are investigated.Then,an adaptive functional state model is proposed to represent battery aging throughout the entire battery service life.A battery protection scheme is developed,including over-discharge and graded over-current protection to improve battery safety.A model-based energy management strategy is synthesized to comprehensively optimize fuel economy,battery life preservation,and vehicle performance.The performance of the proposed scheme was examined under comprehensive test scenarios based on field and bench tests.The results show that the proposed energy management algorithm can effectively improve fuel economy.
文摘Senescence accelerated mice (SAMP8) have a shorter lifespan with deficits in learning and memory, compared with control SAMR1 mice (Takeda, Elsevier Science BV, 1994).
基金partially supported by T-RECs Energy Pte.Ltd.under project(No.04IDS000719N014)。
文摘One battery energy storage system(BESS)can be used to provide different services,such as energy arbitrage(EA)and frequency regulation(FR)support,etc.,which have different revenues and lead to different battery degradation profiles.This paper proposes a whole-lifetime coordinated service strategy to maximize the total operation profit of BESS.A multi-stage battery aging model is developed to characterize the battery aging rates during the whole lifetime.Considering the uncertainty of electricity price in EA service and frequency deviation in FR service,the whole problem is formulated as a twostage stochastic programming problem.At the first stage,the optimal service switching scheme between the EA and FR services are formulated to maximize the expected value of the whole-lifetime operation profit.At the second stage,the output power of BESS in EA service is optimized according to the electricity price in the hourly timescale,whereas the output power of BESS in FR service is directly determined according to the frequency deviation in the second timescale.The above optimization problem is then converted as a deterministic mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MINLP)model with bilinear items.Mc Cormick envelopes and a bound tightening algorithm are used to solve it.Numerical simulation is carried out to validate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed strategy.
文摘Objective: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on telomerase activity and genes expression in tissues of senescent rats. Methods: Subacute aging rats model were established by injection with D-gal solution. Points Shenshu (BL 23) were treated with moxibustion in treatment group, contrasting with a model group and a normal group. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays(ELISA) was used for the level of telomerase activity in liver tissues, and In Situ Hybridization(ISH) was used for the condition of expression of telomerase genes in liver tissues. Results: The level of telomerase activity in the aging model group was obviously lower than that in normal control group (P〈0.01), the level in moxibustion group was obviously higher than that in model group(P〈0.05). In comparison with normal rats, the positive-expressed areas and photodensity of telomerase genes in aging model group were all significantly lower (P〈0.01, P〈0.01), and the positive-expressed areas in moxibustion group was significantly higher than that in model group (P〈0.01). Conclusions: Moxibustion could regulate telomerase activity of senile rats, hence delaying aging.
文摘To provide a better service for senior health care, we summarized screening studies of traditional Chinese anti-aging materia medica (TCAM). We collected and analyzed literature of TCAM screening studies using the lifespan test and animal models of aging from 1984 to 2012. We found 26 screening methods for TCAM, and 153 single herbs or active ingredients of TCAM that have been screened out during the past 28 years. The cell lifespan test, the fruit fly lifespan test, and D-galactose aging model were the most widely used and intensively studied screening methods. However, the method for establishing the D-galactose aging model needs to be standardized, and the D-galactose aging model cannot completely be a substitute for the normal aging mouse model. Great success has been achieved in screening studies in TCAM. To further improve screening studies in TCAM, we suggest that the D-galactose aging model be incorporated into the lifespan test in the New Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Guide.