Generation of on-off intermittency based on RSssler chaotic system

In this paper, one-state on-off intermittency and two-state on-off intermittency are generated in two five- dimensional continuum systems respectively. In each system, a two-dimensional subsystem is driven by the Rossler chaotic system. The parameter conditions under which the on-off intermittency occurs are discussed in detail. The statistical property of the intermittency is investigated. It is shown that the distribution of the laminar phase duration time follows a power law with an exponent of -3/2, which is a signature of on-off intermittency. Moreover, the phenomenon of intermingled basins is observed when attractors in the two symmetric invariant subspaces are stable. We provide an effective way to generate on-off intermittency based on a chaotic system, which is important for application and theoretical study.

A STUDY OF mRNA EXPRESSION OF GROWTH FACTORS IN FULL-THICKNESS BURNT RATS AFTER INTERMINGLEDTRANSPLANTATION OF AUTO-ALLOGRAFT SKIN

Objective To scrutinize the effect of growth factors resulting from the intermingled skin graft onwound healing. Methods By means of RT-PCR technique, mRNA expressions of TGFα, TGFβ1, PDGF andbFGF of autografts and allografts on burnt rats were quantitatively analysed. Results (1) mRNA expressions ofall the four growth factors mentioned above were found both in allografts and autografts, the expressions beinghigher in autografts than allografts; (2) In autografts, TGFα expression began to rise from second post transplantday (D2), reaching a peak on D18,. TGFβ1 expression gained a high level on D2 and had itS peak on D18; PDGFexpression had its peak on D4, rebounding on D25; bFGF expression, exceedingly high on D2, dropped andrebounded in the same manner as in PDGF; (3) In the early stage of the wound healing, mRNA expression of thefour growth factors was lower in allografts, rising up in varying degrees thereafter. Conclusion (1) Graftsurvival took place both in autografts and allografts, with the former pederming better than the latter; (2) Thecombining action of growth factors that reached the affected area through autosecretion and bysecretion probablypromoted the healing of the burn wound, following signal transmission channels; (3) Rejection, which occurred inallogralts, was responsible for the decreasing viability of allografts and their replacement by the host skin.

Discussion on the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Causing Lung Disease and Heart Damage Based on Lei Zhongyi's Theory of Intermingled Phlegm,Blood Stasis and Toxin

Novel coronavirus infection not only damages lung function,but also causes myocardial injury,elevated myocardial enzymes and heart failure,especially for patients with basic heart diseases who develop COVID-19,the first consideration should be the protection of cardiac function.Based on the theory of intermingled phlegm,blood stasis and toxin of heart disease put forward by Master Lei Zhongyi,the dialectical treatment thinking of COVID-19 patients from the concept of damage of phlegm,blood stasis and toxin to the heart were discussed.During the diagnosis,critical stage and recovery period of COVID-19,expectorant and blood-activating agents,heat and detoxification agents can be added to promote lung and asthma,free Bizheng and remove blood stasis,calm the heart and calm the mind,and promote the recovery of cardiopulmonary functions.

Investigation of Microscopic Pore Structure and Permeability Prediction in Sand-Conglomerate Reservoirs

The microscopic pore structure of sand-conglomerate rocks plays a decisive role in its exploration and development of such reservoirs.Due to complex gravels-cements configurations and resultant high heterogeneity in sand-conglomerate rocks,the conventional fractal dimensions are inadequate to fully characterize the pore space.Based on the Pia Intermingled Fractal Units(IFU)model,this paper presents a new variable-ratio factor IFU model,which takes tortuosity and boundary layer thickness into consideration,to characterize the Triassic Karamay Formation conglomerate reservoirs in the Mahu region of the Junggar Basin,Northwest China.The modified model has a more powerful and flexible ability to simulate pore structures of porous media,and the simulation results are closer to the real conditions of pore space in low-porosity and low-permeability reservoirs than the conventional Pia IFU model.The geometric construction of the model is simplified to allow for an easing of computation.Porosity and spectral distribution of pore diameter,constructed using the modified model,are generally consistent with actual core data.Also,the model-computed permeability correlates well with experimental results,with a relative error of less than 15%.The modified IFU model performs well in quantitatively characterizing the heterogeneity of sand-conglomerate pore structures,and provides a methodology for the study of other similar types of heterogeneous reservoirs.

Applied research on serum protein fingerprints for prediction of Qi deficiency syndrome and phlegm and blood stasis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

OBJECTIVE:This study screened serum tumor biomarkers by surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry(SELDI-TOF-MS) to establish a subset which could be used for the prediction of Qi deficiency syndrome and phlegm and blood stasis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer;and as diagnostic model of Chinese medicine.METHODS:Serum samples from 63 lung cancer patients with Qi deficiency syndrome and phlegm and blood stasis,and 28 lung cancer patients with non-Qi deficiency syndrome and phlegm and blood stasis were analyzed using SELDI-TOF-MS with a PBS II-C protein chip reader.Protein profiles were generated using immobilized metal affinity capture(IMAC3) protein chips.Differentially-expressed proteins were screened.Protein peak clustering and classification analyses were performed using Biomarker Wizard and Biomarker Pattern software packages,respectively.RESULTS:A total of 268 effective protein peaks were detected in the 1,000-10,000 Da molecular range for the 15 serum proteins screened(P<0.05).The decision tree model was M 2284.97,with a sensitivity of 96.2% and a specificity of 66.7%.CONCLUSION:SELDI-TOF-MS techniques,combined with a decision tree model,can help identify serum proteomic biomarkers related to Qi deficiency syndrome and phlegm and blood stasis in lung cancer patients;and the predictive model can be used to discriminate between Chinese medicine diagnostic models of disease.

Development of a valid and reliable seven emotions impairment questionnaire and assessment of its predictability for phlegm and blood stasis

OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a Seven Emotions Impairment questionnaire(SEIQ),to define an optimum cut-off point for the SEIQ,and to examine whether SEI was predictive of Phlegm and Blood Stasis(BS).METHODS:Two hundred outpatients and 75 college students were asked to complete the SEIQ,the Profile of Mood States(POMS),Phlegm Pattern Questionnaire(PPQ),and BS Questionnaire(BSQ).Twelve clinicians determined whether the outpatients exhibited SEI.SEIQ data were used to examine the internal consistency and determine validity for the outpatients.SEIQ,POMS,PPQ,and BSQ data were used to examine concurrent validity and predictability of SEI for Phlegm and BS in the college students.Total SEIQ scores and the clinicians' diagnoses of the outpatients were considered to define an optimum cut-off score for the SEIQ.RESULTS:The 18-item SEIQ had satisfactory internal consistency(α = 0.905) and concurrent validity.In the construct validity test,four factors(chest-anxiety,fatigue-depression,working-family-troubles,and sleep-memory) were identified.In the receiver operator characteristic curve curve analysis,the sensitivity,specificity,and area under the curve of the SEIQ were 67.2%,72.1%,and 73%,respectively.The optimum cut-off score was defined as nine points.SEIQ scores were strongly predictive of Phlegm and BS(β = 0.862 and 0.673,respectively).CONCLUSION:Based on our results,we concluded that the SEIQ is a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating SEI,and is strongly predictive of Phlegm and BS.