Recently people proved that every f∈C[0, 1] can be uniformly approximated by polynomial sequences {P_n}, {Q_n} such for any x∈[0,1] and n=1,2,…that Q_n(x)<Q_(n+1)(x)<f(x)<P_(n+1)(x)<P_n(x). For example...Recently people proved that every f∈C[0, 1] can be uniformly approximated by polynomial sequences {P_n}, {Q_n} such for any x∈[0,1] and n=1,2,…that Q_n(x)<Q_(n+1)(x)<f(x)<P_(n+1)(x)<P_n(x). For example, Xie and Zhou showed that one can construct such monotone polynomial sequences which do achieve the best uniform approximation rate for a continuous func- tion. Actually they obtained a result as ‖P_n(x)-Q_n(x)‖≤42E_n (f), (1) which essentially improved a conclusion in Gal and Szabados. The present paper, by optimal procedure, improves this inequality to ‖[P_n(x)-Q_n(x)‖≤(18+ε)E_n(f), where εis any positive real number.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the genetic and clinical characteristics of patients with a large heterozygous copy number deletion on 7q31.31-7q31.32.METHODS:A family with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy(FEVR)phenotype was i...AIM:To investigate the genetic and clinical characteristics of patients with a large heterozygous copy number deletion on 7q31.31-7q31.32.METHODS:A family with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy(FEVR)phenotype was included in the study.Whole-exome sequencing(WES)was initially used to locate copy number variations(CNVs)on 7q31.31-31.32,but failed to detect the precise breakpoint.The long-read sequencing,Oxford Nanopore sequencing Technology(ONT)was used to get the accurate breakpoint which is verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(QPCR)and Sanger Sequencing.RESULTS:The proband,along with her father and younger brother,were found to have a heterozygous 4.5 Mb CNV deletion located on 7q31.31-31.32,which included the FEVRrelated gene TSPAN12.The specific deletion was confirmed as del(7)(q31.31q31.32)chr7:g.119451239_123956818del.The proband exhibited a phase 2A FEVR phenotype,characterized by a falciform retinal fold,macular dragging,and peripheral neovascularization with leaking of fluorescence.These symptoms led to a significant decrease in visual acuity in both eyes.On the other hand,the affected father and younger brother showed a milder phenotype.CONCLUSION:The heterozygous CNV deletion located on 7q31.31-7q31.32 is associated with the FEVR phenotype.The use of long-read sequencing techniques is essential for accurate molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders.展开更多
In uncertainty analysis and reliability-based multidisciplinary design and optimization(RBMDO)of engineering structures,the saddlepoint approximation(SA)method can be utilized to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of...In uncertainty analysis and reliability-based multidisciplinary design and optimization(RBMDO)of engineering structures,the saddlepoint approximation(SA)method can be utilized to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of reliability evaluation.However,the random variables involved in SA should be easy to handle.Additionally,the corresponding saddlepoint equation should not be complicated.Both of them limit the application of SA for engineering problems.The moment method can construct an approximate cumulative distribution function of the performance function based on the first few statistical moments.However,the traditional moment matching method is not very accurate generally.In order to take advantage of the SA method and the moment matching method to enhance the efficiency of design and optimization,a fourth-moment saddlepoint approximation(FMSA)method is introduced into RBMDO.In FMSA,the approximate cumulative generating functions are constructed based on the first four moments of the limit state function.The probability density function and cumulative distribution function are estimated based on this approximate cumulative generating function.Furthermore,the FMSA method is introduced and combined into RBMDO within the framework of sequence optimization and reliability assessment,which is based on the performance measure approach strategy.Two engineering examples are introduced to verify the effectiveness of proposed method.展开更多
Dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM)is characterized by the dilated heart chambers and reduced systolic function in the absence of specific aetiology[1].Approximately one third of DCM cases are hereditary.In recent years,DCM...Dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM)is characterized by the dilated heart chambers and reduced systolic function in the absence of specific aetiology[1].Approximately one third of DCM cases are hereditary.In recent years,DCM concomitant with arrhythmias and sudden death resulting from gene mutation has been widely展开更多
This paper presents a high efficiency spread spectrum scheme using approximate orthogonal complex (AOC) sequences. In this scheme, the 64 AOC sequences picked up from 84 complex sequences space are employed for spread...This paper presents a high efficiency spread spectrum scheme using approximate orthogonal complex (AOC) sequences. In this scheme, the 64 AOC sequences picked up from 84 complex sequences space are employed for spreading spectrum. In modulation, 6 input bits is used to select one AOC sequence, and the selected sequence is then phase-rotated by another 2 input bits. In demodulator, a complex correlator detects the transmitted AOC sequence. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme has better BER performance than the existing complementary code keying (CCK) modulation scheme. For AOC, additional processing gain of 1.79dB can be obtained when the sequence length is 8.展开更多
In this paper, Remes algorithm is applied to compute the numerical solution of the best chebyshev approximation from varisolvent family. Feasibility and convergence of the algorithm are discussed carefully.
Abstract We extend the concept of R-subeommuting maps due to Shahzad to the case of non-starshaped domain and obtain a common fixed point result for this class of maps on non-starshaped domain in the setup of p-norra...Abstract We extend the concept of R-subeommuting maps due to Shahzad to the case of non-starshaped domain and obtain a common fixed point result for this class of maps on non-starshaped domain in the setup of p-norraed spaces. As applications, we establish noncommutative versions of various best approximation results for generalized I-nonexpansive maps on non-starshaped domain. Our results unify and extend that of Al- Thagafi, Dotson, IIabiniak, Jungck and Senna, Latif, Sahab, Khan and Sessa and Shahzad.展开更多
The main purpose of this paper is to prove some common fixed point theorems for pointwise R-subweakly commuting maps on non-starshaped domains in p-normed spaces and locally convex topological vector spaces. As applic...The main purpose of this paper is to prove some common fixed point theorems for pointwise R-subweakly commuting maps on non-starshaped domains in p-normed spaces and locally convex topological vector spaces. As applications, invariant approximation results are established. This work provides extension as well as substantial improvement of several results in the existing literature.展开更多
In this present paper, firstly, the modified positive operators and their discrete operators are constructed. Then, we investigate the statistical approximation properties and rates of convergence by using modulus of ...In this present paper, firstly, the modified positive operators and their discrete operators are constructed. Then, we investigate the statistical approximation properties and rates of convergence by using modulus of continuity of these positive linear operators. Finally, we obtain the rate of statistical convergence of truncated operators.展开更多
BACKGROUND Endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress-related hepatocyte apoptosis is responsible for multiple hepatic diseases.Previous studies have revealed that endoplasmic reticulophagy(ER-phagy)promotes the selective cleara...BACKGROUND Endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress-related hepatocyte apoptosis is responsible for multiple hepatic diseases.Previous studies have revealed that endoplasmic reticulophagy(ER-phagy)promotes the selective clearance of damaged ER fragments during ER stress,playing a crucial role in maintaining ER homeostasis and inhibiting apoptosis.Family with sequence similarity 134 member B(FAM134B)is a receptor involved in ER-phagy that can form a complex with calnexin(CNX)and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3).The complex can mediate the selective isolation of ER fragments to attenuate hepatocyte apoptosis.However,the precise regulatory mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To elucidate the effect of FAM134B-mediated ER-phagy on ER stress-induced apoptosis in buffalo rat liver 3A(BRL-3A)rat hepatocytes and the potential regulatory mechanisms.METHODS ER stress-related hepatocyte apoptosis was induced using dithiothreitol(DTT).Proteins related to ER stress and autophagy were measured with western blotting.Protein complex interactions with FAM134B were isolated by co-immunoprecipitation.ER-phagy was evaluated in immunofluorescence experiments.Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were measured by flow cytometry.Mitochondrial Ca^(2+) levels were evaluated by the co-localization of intracellular Ca^(2+)-tracker and Mitotracker.The small interfering RNA against FAM134B was used to knockdown FAM134B in BRL-3A cells.RESULTS ER stress-related and autophagy-related proteins in BRL-3A cells were elevated by both short and long-term DTT treatment.Furthermore,co-immunoprecipitation confirmed an interaction between FAM134B,CNX,FAM134B,and LC3 in BRL-3A cells.Immunofluorescence assays revealed that autolysosomes significantly decreased following short-term DTT treatment,but increased after long-term treatment.Mitochondrial Ca2+levels and apoptotic rates were dramatically elevated,and more cells were arrested in the G1 stage after short-term DTT treatment;however,these decreased 48 h later.Moreover,FAM134B downregulation accelerated mitochondrial apoptotic pathway activation and aggravated hepatocyte apoptosis under ER stress.CONCLUSION FAM134B-mediated ER-phagy attenuates hepatocyte apoptosis by suppressing the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway.Our findings provide new evidence highlighting the importance of FAM134Bmediated ER-phagy in attenuating hepatocyte apoptosis.展开更多
In an Approximately Synchronized Code Division Multiple Access (AS-CDMA) commu-nication system,a family with large number of Zero Correlation Zone (ZCZ) sequences is desired,which can satisfy the rapid increase of use...In an Approximately Synchronized Code Division Multiple Access (AS-CDMA) commu-nication system,a family with large number of Zero Correlation Zone (ZCZ) sequences is desired,which can satisfy the rapid increase of users. This paper presents a method to generate a (2L ,2M ,Zc' z )-ZCZsequence family from an original (L ,M ,Z cz)-ZCZsequence family,where Z c' z =Zcz if Z czis even and Z c' z = Zcz 1if Z czis odd. This method can also recursively act on a ZCZ sequence family to construct a series of ZCZ sequence families with large sequence number and zero correlation zone length identical to or one less than that of original ZCZ sequences.展开更多
BACKGROUND Copy number variation(CNV)has become widely recognized in recent years due to the extensive use of gene screening in developmental disorders and epilepsy research.1q21.1 microduplication syndrome is a rare ...BACKGROUND Copy number variation(CNV)has become widely recognized in recent years due to the extensive use of gene screening in developmental disorders and epilepsy research.1q21.1 microduplication syndrome is a rare CNV disease that can manifest as multiple congenital developmental disorders,autism spectrum disorders,congenital malformations,and congenital heart defects with genetic heterogeneity.CASE SUMMARY We reported a pediatric patient with 1q21.1 microduplication syndrome,and carried out a literature review to determine the correlation between 1q21.1microduplication and its phenotypes.We summarized the patient’s medical history and clinical symptoms,and extracted genomic DNA from the patient,her parents,elder brother,and sister.The patient was an 8-mo-old girl who was hospitalized for recurrent convulsions over a 2-mo period.Whole exon sequencing and whole genome low-depth sequencing(CNV-seq)were then performed.Whole exon sequencing detected a 1.58-Mb duplication in the CHR1:145883867-147465312 region,which was located in the 1q21.1 region.Family analysis showed that the pathogenetic duplication fragment,which was also detected in her elder brother’s DNA originated from the mother.CONCLUSION Whole exon sequencing combined with quantitative polymerase chain reaction can provide an accurate molecular diagnosis in children with 1q21.1 microduplication syndrome,which is of great significance for genetic counseling and early intervention.展开更多
目的采用一测多评(QAMS)法同时测定法制半夏曲中肌苷、鸟苷、腺苷等11种成分含量,并建立其灰色关联度分析(GRA)联合熵权逼近理想解排序分析法(EW-TOPSIS)综合质量评价方法。方法采用Shimadzu C 18色谱柱;乙腈-0.5%醋酸为流动相,梯度洗脱...目的采用一测多评(QAMS)法同时测定法制半夏曲中肌苷、鸟苷、腺苷等11种成分含量,并建立其灰色关联度分析(GRA)联合熵权逼近理想解排序分析法(EW-TOPSIS)综合质量评价方法。方法采用Shimadzu C 18色谱柱;乙腈-0.5%醋酸为流动相,梯度洗脱,流速1.0 mL·min-1;检测波长254和290 nm。以对甲氧基肉桂酸乙酯为内参比物质,计算其他10个成分的相对校正因子(RCF),测定各成分含量。采用GRA联合EW-TOPSIS模型对法制半夏曲进行综合质量评价。结果法制半夏曲中11种成分在一定浓度范围内线性关系良好,相关系数均>0.999;平均加样回收率96.94%~100.12%(RSD<2.0%,n=9);QAMS与外标法(ESM)实测值无明显差异。GRA模型相对关联度0.2903~0.6187,EW-TOPSIS模型相对接近度0.2114~0.6343;GRA和EW-TOPSIS模型综合评价结果基本一致。结论QAMS法便捷、准确,可用于法制半夏曲多指标成分定量控制,GRA联合EW-TOPSIS模型可用于法制半夏曲综合质量评价。展开更多
文摘Recently people proved that every f∈C[0, 1] can be uniformly approximated by polynomial sequences {P_n}, {Q_n} such for any x∈[0,1] and n=1,2,…that Q_n(x)<Q_(n+1)(x)<f(x)<P_(n+1)(x)<P_n(x). For example, Xie and Zhou showed that one can construct such monotone polynomial sequences which do achieve the best uniform approximation rate for a continuous func- tion. Actually they obtained a result as ‖P_n(x)-Q_n(x)‖≤42E_n (f), (1) which essentially improved a conclusion in Gal and Szabados. The present paper, by optimal procedure, improves this inequality to ‖[P_n(x)-Q_n(x)‖≤(18+ε)E_n(f), where εis any positive real number.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82060183)Ningxia Natural Science Foundation(No.2022AAC03388)the Key Research and Development Project of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region(No.2021BEG02045,No.2020BEG03044).
文摘AIM:To investigate the genetic and clinical characteristics of patients with a large heterozygous copy number deletion on 7q31.31-7q31.32.METHODS:A family with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy(FEVR)phenotype was included in the study.Whole-exome sequencing(WES)was initially used to locate copy number variations(CNVs)on 7q31.31-31.32,but failed to detect the precise breakpoint.The long-read sequencing,Oxford Nanopore sequencing Technology(ONT)was used to get the accurate breakpoint which is verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(QPCR)and Sanger Sequencing.RESULTS:The proband,along with her father and younger brother,were found to have a heterozygous 4.5 Mb CNV deletion located on 7q31.31-31.32,which included the FEVRrelated gene TSPAN12.The specific deletion was confirmed as del(7)(q31.31q31.32)chr7:g.119451239_123956818del.The proband exhibited a phase 2A FEVR phenotype,characterized by a falciform retinal fold,macular dragging,and peripheral neovascularization with leaking of fluorescence.These symptoms led to a significant decrease in visual acuity in both eyes.On the other hand,the affected father and younger brother showed a milder phenotype.CONCLUSION:The heterozygous CNV deletion located on 7q31.31-7q31.32 is associated with the FEVR phenotype.The use of long-read sequencing techniques is essential for accurate molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders.
基金support from the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(Grant No.2019JZZY010431)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52175130)+1 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2022YFQ0087)the Sichuan Science and Technology Innovation Seedling Project Funding Projeet(Grant No.2021112)are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘In uncertainty analysis and reliability-based multidisciplinary design and optimization(RBMDO)of engineering structures,the saddlepoint approximation(SA)method can be utilized to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of reliability evaluation.However,the random variables involved in SA should be easy to handle.Additionally,the corresponding saddlepoint equation should not be complicated.Both of them limit the application of SA for engineering problems.The moment method can construct an approximate cumulative distribution function of the performance function based on the first few statistical moments.However,the traditional moment matching method is not very accurate generally.In order to take advantage of the SA method and the moment matching method to enhance the efficiency of design and optimization,a fourth-moment saddlepoint approximation(FMSA)method is introduced into RBMDO.In FMSA,the approximate cumulative generating functions are constructed based on the first four moments of the limit state function.The probability density function and cumulative distribution function are estimated based on this approximate cumulative generating function.Furthermore,the FMSA method is introduced and combined into RBMDO within the framework of sequence optimization and reliability assessment,which is based on the performance measure approach strategy.Two engineering examples are introduced to verify the effectiveness of proposed method.
基金the funds of "the Youth Fund of Nantong Health Bureau 2015",ID:WQ2015009
文摘Dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM)is characterized by the dilated heart chambers and reduced systolic function in the absence of specific aetiology[1].Approximately one third of DCM cases are hereditary.In recent years,DCM concomitant with arrhythmias and sudden death resulting from gene mutation has been widely
文摘This paper presents a high efficiency spread spectrum scheme using approximate orthogonal complex (AOC) sequences. In this scheme, the 64 AOC sequences picked up from 84 complex sequences space are employed for spreading spectrum. In modulation, 6 input bits is used to select one AOC sequence, and the selected sequence is then phase-rotated by another 2 input bits. In demodulator, a complex correlator detects the transmitted AOC sequence. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme has better BER performance than the existing complementary code keying (CCK) modulation scheme. For AOC, additional processing gain of 1.79dB can be obtained when the sequence length is 8.
文摘In this paper, Remes algorithm is applied to compute the numerical solution of the best chebyshev approximation from varisolvent family. Feasibility and convergence of the algorithm are discussed carefully.
文摘Abstract We extend the concept of R-subeommuting maps due to Shahzad to the case of non-starshaped domain and obtain a common fixed point result for this class of maps on non-starshaped domain in the setup of p-norraed spaces. As applications, we establish noncommutative versions of various best approximation results for generalized I-nonexpansive maps on non-starshaped domain. Our results unify and extend that of Al- Thagafi, Dotson, IIabiniak, Jungck and Senna, Latif, Sahab, Khan and Sessa and Shahzad.
文摘The main purpose of this paper is to prove some common fixed point theorems for pointwise R-subweakly commuting maps on non-starshaped domains in p-normed spaces and locally convex topological vector spaces. As applications, invariant approximation results are established. This work provides extension as well as substantial improvement of several results in the existing literature.
文摘In this present paper, firstly, the modified positive operators and their discrete operators are constructed. Then, we investigate the statistical approximation properties and rates of convergence by using modulus of continuity of these positive linear operators. Finally, we obtain the rate of statistical convergence of truncated operators.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81560105Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province,No.Qiankehe Jichu-ZK[2021]365,and No.Qiankehe Pingtai Rencai[2019]5801National Natural Science Foundation Cultivation Project of Guizhou Medical University,No.20NSP016。
文摘BACKGROUND Endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress-related hepatocyte apoptosis is responsible for multiple hepatic diseases.Previous studies have revealed that endoplasmic reticulophagy(ER-phagy)promotes the selective clearance of damaged ER fragments during ER stress,playing a crucial role in maintaining ER homeostasis and inhibiting apoptosis.Family with sequence similarity 134 member B(FAM134B)is a receptor involved in ER-phagy that can form a complex with calnexin(CNX)and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3).The complex can mediate the selective isolation of ER fragments to attenuate hepatocyte apoptosis.However,the precise regulatory mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To elucidate the effect of FAM134B-mediated ER-phagy on ER stress-induced apoptosis in buffalo rat liver 3A(BRL-3A)rat hepatocytes and the potential regulatory mechanisms.METHODS ER stress-related hepatocyte apoptosis was induced using dithiothreitol(DTT).Proteins related to ER stress and autophagy were measured with western blotting.Protein complex interactions with FAM134B were isolated by co-immunoprecipitation.ER-phagy was evaluated in immunofluorescence experiments.Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were measured by flow cytometry.Mitochondrial Ca^(2+) levels were evaluated by the co-localization of intracellular Ca^(2+)-tracker and Mitotracker.The small interfering RNA against FAM134B was used to knockdown FAM134B in BRL-3A cells.RESULTS ER stress-related and autophagy-related proteins in BRL-3A cells were elevated by both short and long-term DTT treatment.Furthermore,co-immunoprecipitation confirmed an interaction between FAM134B,CNX,FAM134B,and LC3 in BRL-3A cells.Immunofluorescence assays revealed that autolysosomes significantly decreased following short-term DTT treatment,but increased after long-term treatment.Mitochondrial Ca2+levels and apoptotic rates were dramatically elevated,and more cells were arrested in the G1 stage after short-term DTT treatment;however,these decreased 48 h later.Moreover,FAM134B downregulation accelerated mitochondrial apoptotic pathway activation and aggravated hepatocyte apoptosis under ER stress.CONCLUSION FAM134B-mediated ER-phagy attenuates hepatocyte apoptosis by suppressing the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway.Our findings provide new evidence highlighting the importance of FAM134Bmediated ER-phagy in attenuating hepatocyte apoptosis.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60673081)the National "863" Project (No.2006AA01Z417).
文摘In an Approximately Synchronized Code Division Multiple Access (AS-CDMA) commu-nication system,a family with large number of Zero Correlation Zone (ZCZ) sequences is desired,which can satisfy the rapid increase of users. This paper presents a method to generate a (2L ,2M ,Zc' z )-ZCZsequence family from an original (L ,M ,Z cz)-ZCZsequence family,where Z c' z =Zcz if Z czis even and Z c' z = Zcz 1if Z czis odd. This method can also recursively act on a ZCZ sequence family to construct a series of ZCZ sequence families with large sequence number and zero correlation zone length identical to or one less than that of original ZCZ sequences.
文摘BACKGROUND Copy number variation(CNV)has become widely recognized in recent years due to the extensive use of gene screening in developmental disorders and epilepsy research.1q21.1 microduplication syndrome is a rare CNV disease that can manifest as multiple congenital developmental disorders,autism spectrum disorders,congenital malformations,and congenital heart defects with genetic heterogeneity.CASE SUMMARY We reported a pediatric patient with 1q21.1 microduplication syndrome,and carried out a literature review to determine the correlation between 1q21.1microduplication and its phenotypes.We summarized the patient’s medical history and clinical symptoms,and extracted genomic DNA from the patient,her parents,elder brother,and sister.The patient was an 8-mo-old girl who was hospitalized for recurrent convulsions over a 2-mo period.Whole exon sequencing and whole genome low-depth sequencing(CNV-seq)were then performed.Whole exon sequencing detected a 1.58-Mb duplication in the CHR1:145883867-147465312 region,which was located in the 1q21.1 region.Family analysis showed that the pathogenetic duplication fragment,which was also detected in her elder brother’s DNA originated from the mother.CONCLUSION Whole exon sequencing combined with quantitative polymerase chain reaction can provide an accurate molecular diagnosis in children with 1q21.1 microduplication syndrome,which is of great significance for genetic counseling and early intervention.
文摘目的采用一测多评(QAMS)法同时测定法制半夏曲中肌苷、鸟苷、腺苷等11种成分含量,并建立其灰色关联度分析(GRA)联合熵权逼近理想解排序分析法(EW-TOPSIS)综合质量评价方法。方法采用Shimadzu C 18色谱柱;乙腈-0.5%醋酸为流动相,梯度洗脱,流速1.0 mL·min-1;检测波长254和290 nm。以对甲氧基肉桂酸乙酯为内参比物质,计算其他10个成分的相对校正因子(RCF),测定各成分含量。采用GRA联合EW-TOPSIS模型对法制半夏曲进行综合质量评价。结果法制半夏曲中11种成分在一定浓度范围内线性关系良好,相关系数均>0.999;平均加样回收率96.94%~100.12%(RSD<2.0%,n=9);QAMS与外标法(ESM)实测值无明显差异。GRA模型相对关联度0.2903~0.6187,EW-TOPSIS模型相对接近度0.2114~0.6343;GRA和EW-TOPSIS模型综合评价结果基本一致。结论QAMS法便捷、准确,可用于法制半夏曲多指标成分定量控制,GRA联合EW-TOPSIS模型可用于法制半夏曲综合质量评价。