Over the past 5 years there has been a rapid increase in the use of microarray technology in the field of cancer research, The majority of studies use microarray analysis of tumor biopsies for profiling of molecular c...Over the past 5 years there has been a rapid increase in the use of microarray technology in the field of cancer research, The majority of studies use microarray analysis of tumor biopsies for profiling of molecular characteristics in an attempt to produce robust classifiers for prognosis. There are now several published gene sets that have been shown to predict for aggressive forms of breast cancer, where patients are most likely to benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy and tumors most likely to develop distant metastases, or be resistant to treatment. The number of publications relating to the use of microarrays for analysis of normal tissue damage, after cancer treatment or genotoxic exposure, is much more limited. A PublVled literature search was conducted using the following keywords and combination of terms: radiation, normal tissue, microarray, gene expression profiling, prediction. With respect to normal tissue radiation injury, microarrays have been used in three ways: (1) to generate gene signatures to identify sensitive and resistant populations (prognosis); (2) to identify sets of biomarker genes for estimating radiation exposure, either accidental or as a result of terrorist attack (diagnosis); (3) to identify genes and pathways involved in tissue response to injury (mechanistic). In this article we will review all (relevant) papers that covered our literature search criteria on microarray technology as it has been applied to normal tissue radiation biology and discuss how successful this has been in defining predisposition markers for radiation sensitivity or how it has helped us to unravel molecular mechanisms leading to acute and late tissue toxicity. We also discuss some of the problems and limitations in application and interpretation of such data.展开更多
A modified Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model that accounts for the mixed (isotropic and kinematic) hardening of cast steel GS-20Mn5V was developed and implemented in the finite dement program ABAQUS/Standard ...A modified Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model that accounts for the mixed (isotropic and kinematic) hardening of cast steel GS-20Mn5V was developed and implemented in the finite dement program ABAQUS/Standard via a user-defined material subroutine UMAT. This model couples the stress state and damage evolution (pore volume fraction increase) by a classic method that assumes that the total void volume fraction is divided into a nucleation and a growth part. A parametric study was conducted to assess the effect of modified GTN model parameters on mechanical properties such as the nucleation, growth and coalescence of voids and to obtain the optimal parameter combination by the orthogonal test method. The predicted load-displacement curves of notched specimens with the optimal parameters are favorably compared to the experimental curves. Therefore, the modified GTN model can be used to predict the damage evaluation and fracture behavior of GS-20Mn5V.展开更多
The present work consists of dynamic detection of damages in reinforced concrete bridges by using a MMUM (mathematical model updating method) from incomplete test data. A well suited finite element model of a repair...The present work consists of dynamic detection of damages in reinforced concrete bridges by using a MMUM (mathematical model updating method) from incomplete test data. A well suited finite element model of a repaired bridge is carried out. The diagnosis enables us to locate and detect the damage in a reinforced concrete bridge. Thus, developments of analytical predictions have been checked by modal testing techniques. Besides, the FTCS (finite time centered space) scheme is developed to solve the set of equations which can easily handle finite element matrices of a bridge model. It is shown in this study that the method is applied to detect damages as well as existing cracks in real time of a repaired bridge. To check the efficiency of the method, the repaired bridge of OuedOumazer in Algeria has been selected. It is proven that identification methods have been able to detect the exact location of damage areas to be corrected avoiding the inaccuracy from the finite element model for the mass, stiffness and loading.展开更多
‘Paying equal attention to sinew and bone' is an important principle in China osteosynthesis (CO). Traditional bone-setting manipulations not only pay high attention to fracture reduction, but also to sinew-regula...‘Paying equal attention to sinew and bone' is an important principle in China osteosynthesis (CO). Traditional bone-setting manipulations not only pay high attention to fracture reduction, but also to sinew-regulating and soft tissues protection. The advantage of this principle has also been confirmed by modern medicine. To understand the principle better, it is essential to learn its historical origin, its important role in traumatology and its significant influence on modern orthopedics. In addition, we should inherit and further develop its theory, innovate and promote the development of CO constantly.展开更多
Structural impact tests were first presented to cover typical fibre metal laminates (FMLs) subjected a low velocity projectile impact,which produced the corresponding load-displacement traces and deformation/failure m...Structural impact tests were first presented to cover typical fibre metal laminates (FMLs) subjected a low velocity projectile impact,which produced the corresponding load-displacement traces and deformation/failure modes for the validation of numerical models.Finite element (FE) models were then developed to simulate the impact behaviour of FMLs tested.The aluminium (alloy grade 2024-0) layer was modelled as an isotropic elasto-plastic material up to the on-set of post failure stage,followed by shear failure and tensile failure to simulate its failure mechanisms.The glass fibre laminate (woven glass-fibre reinforced composite) layer was modelled as an orthotropic material up to its on-set of damage,followed by damage initiation and evolution using the Hashin criterion.The damage initiation was controlled by failure tensile and compressive stresses within the lamina plane which were primarily determined by tests.The damage evolution was controlled by tensile/compressive fracture energies combined with both fibre and matrix.The FE models developed for the 2/1,3/2 and 4/3 FMLs plates made with 4-ply and 8-ply glass fibre laminate cores were validated against the corresponding experimental results.Good correlation was obtained in terms of load-displacement traces,deformation and failure modes.The validated models were ready to be used to undertake parametric studies to cover FMLs plates made with various stack sequences and composite cores.展开更多
文摘Over the past 5 years there has been a rapid increase in the use of microarray technology in the field of cancer research, The majority of studies use microarray analysis of tumor biopsies for profiling of molecular characteristics in an attempt to produce robust classifiers for prognosis. There are now several published gene sets that have been shown to predict for aggressive forms of breast cancer, where patients are most likely to benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy and tumors most likely to develop distant metastases, or be resistant to treatment. The number of publications relating to the use of microarrays for analysis of normal tissue damage, after cancer treatment or genotoxic exposure, is much more limited. A PublVled literature search was conducted using the following keywords and combination of terms: radiation, normal tissue, microarray, gene expression profiling, prediction. With respect to normal tissue radiation injury, microarrays have been used in three ways: (1) to generate gene signatures to identify sensitive and resistant populations (prognosis); (2) to identify sets of biomarker genes for estimating radiation exposure, either accidental or as a result of terrorist attack (diagnosis); (3) to identify genes and pathways involved in tissue response to injury (mechanistic). In this article we will review all (relevant) papers that covered our literature search criteria on microarray technology as it has been applied to normal tissue radiation biology and discuss how successful this has been in defining predisposition markers for radiation sensitivity or how it has helped us to unravel molecular mechanisms leading to acute and late tissue toxicity. We also discuss some of the problems and limitations in application and interpretation of such data.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC0805103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51578137,51438002,51108075)the Open Research Fund Program of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Engineering Mechanics
文摘A modified Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model that accounts for the mixed (isotropic and kinematic) hardening of cast steel GS-20Mn5V was developed and implemented in the finite dement program ABAQUS/Standard via a user-defined material subroutine UMAT. This model couples the stress state and damage evolution (pore volume fraction increase) by a classic method that assumes that the total void volume fraction is divided into a nucleation and a growth part. A parametric study was conducted to assess the effect of modified GTN model parameters on mechanical properties such as the nucleation, growth and coalescence of voids and to obtain the optimal parameter combination by the orthogonal test method. The predicted load-displacement curves of notched specimens with the optimal parameters are favorably compared to the experimental curves. Therefore, the modified GTN model can be used to predict the damage evaluation and fracture behavior of GS-20Mn5V.
文摘The present work consists of dynamic detection of damages in reinforced concrete bridges by using a MMUM (mathematical model updating method) from incomplete test data. A well suited finite element model of a repaired bridge is carried out. The diagnosis enables us to locate and detect the damage in a reinforced concrete bridge. Thus, developments of analytical predictions have been checked by modal testing techniques. Besides, the FTCS (finite time centered space) scheme is developed to solve the set of equations which can easily handle finite element matrices of a bridge model. It is shown in this study that the method is applied to detect damages as well as existing cracks in real time of a repaired bridge. To check the efficiency of the method, the repaired bridge of OuedOumazer in Algeria has been selected. It is proven that identification methods have been able to detect the exact location of damage areas to be corrected avoiding the inaccuracy from the finite element model for the mass, stiffness and loading.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province~~
文摘‘Paying equal attention to sinew and bone' is an important principle in China osteosynthesis (CO). Traditional bone-setting manipulations not only pay high attention to fracture reduction, but also to sinew-regulating and soft tissues protection. The advantage of this principle has also been confirmed by modern medicine. To understand the principle better, it is essential to learn its historical origin, its important role in traumatology and its significant influence on modern orthopedics. In addition, we should inherit and further develop its theory, innovate and promote the development of CO constantly.
基金supported by a PhD studentship of the University of Liverpoolsupported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
文摘Structural impact tests were first presented to cover typical fibre metal laminates (FMLs) subjected a low velocity projectile impact,which produced the corresponding load-displacement traces and deformation/failure modes for the validation of numerical models.Finite element (FE) models were then developed to simulate the impact behaviour of FMLs tested.The aluminium (alloy grade 2024-0) layer was modelled as an isotropic elasto-plastic material up to the on-set of post failure stage,followed by shear failure and tensile failure to simulate its failure mechanisms.The glass fibre laminate (woven glass-fibre reinforced composite) layer was modelled as an orthotropic material up to its on-set of damage,followed by damage initiation and evolution using the Hashin criterion.The damage initiation was controlled by failure tensile and compressive stresses within the lamina plane which were primarily determined by tests.The damage evolution was controlled by tensile/compressive fracture energies combined with both fibre and matrix.The FE models developed for the 2/1,3/2 and 4/3 FMLs plates made with 4-ply and 8-ply glass fibre laminate cores were validated against the corresponding experimental results.Good correlation was obtained in terms of load-displacement traces,deformation and failure modes.The validated models were ready to be used to undertake parametric studies to cover FMLs plates made with various stack sequences and composite cores.