Modifying the equivalent rotor resistivity with rotor end factor in 2-dimension(2-D)finite element analysis(FEA)is an effective way to analyze the 3-dimension(3-D)solid rotor problems.For the smooth solid rotor,five d...Modifying the equivalent rotor resistivity with rotor end factor in 2-dimension(2-D)finite element analysis(FEA)is an effective way to analyze the 3-dimension(3-D)solid rotor problems.For the smooth solid rotor,five different rotor end factors are discussed and compared with each other.It is theoretically clarified that the resistivity of rotor in 2-D FEA should be multiplied by the square of rotor end factors to take the 3-D end effect of solid rotor into account.For the slitted solid rotor,an improved rotor end factor is proposed based on the equivalent area algorithm of eddy currents in rotor,since the end factors of smooth solid rotor are not applicable.Finally,the time-harmonic finite element method(FEM)combined with the rotor end factor is applied to analyze the performance of solid rotor induction motor.The tested and computed results are in good agreement,which proves the effectiveness of rotor end factor for the simplication of 3-D solid rotor problems.展开更多
Objective To explore the glycation of basic fibroblast grow th factor( bFGF) in diabetic skin.Methods The abdom inal full-thickness skin tissues from 58 patients( 29 diabetic and 29 non-diabetic) aged 40 to69 years an...Objective To explore the glycation of basic fibroblast grow th factor( bFGF) in diabetic skin.Methods The abdom inal full-thickness skin tissues from 58 patients( 29 diabetic and 29 non-diabetic) aged 40 to69 years and granulation tissues from 15 patients( 8 diabetic and 7 non-diabetic) aged 50 to 59 were analyzed.The proportion of advanced glycation end products( AGEs)-b FG F intotal b FGF was measured with co-immunoprecipitation and the histological characteristics of wound skin were detected with hem atoxylin and eosin staining. The cell viability, apoptosis, and angiogenesis of human derm al m icrovascular endothelial cells( HDMECs) after exposure to AG Es-b FG For bFGF were measured with cell counting kit-8, flow cytom etry,and tube form ation assay, respectively. Results The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in total b FG F showed agedependent increaseboth in diabetic and non-diabetic skin. As com pared with non-diabetic skin, the constituent ratio in diabetic skin increased significantly in the equal age-group, and the same result could be obtained in granulation tissues from patients aged 50 to 59. The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in diabetic granulation was low er than that in diabetic skin from patients aged 50 to 59. H istological analysis show ed few er vessels in diabetic skin wound. In vitro, the viability and vascularization of H D M EC s were promoted by b FG F and inhibited after exposure to AGEs-bFGF for 7d. Conclusion The present study indicates that one cause for im paired wound healing in diabetic skin could be the glycated b FG F and its changed angiogenic function.展开更多
Objective To investigate the effects of hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)on vascular endothelial cells apoptosis induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs)and its possible mechanism. Methods Human umbilical vein end...Objective To investigate the effects of hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)on vascular endothelial cells apoptosis induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs)and its possible mechanism. Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured in vitro and intervened by different concentrations of AGEs and HGF.The cell inhibitory rates of each group with different culture time(12, 24, 48, and 72 hours)were measured by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay. The early stage apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining, morphology of cell apoptosis was observed by hoechst 33258 fluorescence staining, and the expression of apoptosis-associated genes Bax and Bcl-2 were determined by Western blotting.The activity of caspase-3 was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results Morphological observation indicated that high concentration of AGEs induced characteristic apoptotic changes in HUVECs.Within a certain concentration range, HUVECs apoptosis inducing rates by AGEs were in both dose- and time-dependent manners.HGF significantly inhibited the apoptosis of HUVECs induced by AGEs (P< 0.05).AGEs significantly promoted expression of Bax protein, but not Bcl-2.Whereas HGF significantly promoted the expression of Bcl-2(P<0.01)and decreased the activity of caspase-3(P<0.05)without affecting Bax level.Conclusions AGEs can induce the apoptosis of endothelial cells in vitro.HGF may effectively attenuate AGEs-induced endothelial cells apoptosis through upregulating Bcl-2 gene expression and inhibiting caspase-3 activation.展开更多
Objective: To study the adverse effects of advanced glycation end products(AGEs) on chondrocytes and the role of autophagy in this process. Methods: Chondrocytes were harvested from the human articular cartilage tissu...Objective: To study the adverse effects of advanced glycation end products(AGEs) on chondrocytes and the role of autophagy in this process. Methods: Chondrocytes were harvested from the human articular cartilage tissues in surgery. AGEs were administered during chondrocytes culture. The rapamycin was used to induce autophagy. The cell viability was determined by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay.The expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and nuclear factor-κ B(NF-κ B) was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The reactive oxygen species(ROS) production and apoptosis of the chondrocytes were determined by fluorescent probe and flow cytometer, respectively. Results: The chondrocytes viability was significantly reduced after 12 h incubation with AGEs(P<0.01)). In contrast, rapamycin pretreatment increased the chondrocytes viability through autophagy. AGEs increased TNF-α and NF-κ B mRNA expression of chondrocytes and autophagy receded or proceeded the change. AGEs increased intracellular ROS accumulation and autophagy reversed the change. AGEs accelerated chondrocytes apoptosis and autophagy suspended apoptosis. Conclusions: Accumulation of AGEs may have an adverse role for chondrocytes by increasing TNF-α and NF-κB expression, ROS accumulation and apoptosis; meanwhile, autophagy ameliorates the AGEsinduced adverse effects.展开更多
AIMTo investigate the association of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) G82S and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -634 G/C gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODSOur cross-s...AIMTo investigate the association of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) G82S and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -634 G/C gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODSOur cross-sectional study included 61 diabetic patients, 12 of them had proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), 15 had non proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), 34 had no diabetic retinopathy (NDR) and 61 healthy controls. Participants were tested for RAGE G82S and VEGF -634 G/C polymorphisms by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.RESULTSWe found a significant association between VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism and PDR as PDR patients had increased incidence of VEGF -634 CC genotype compared to NDR patients [odds ratio for CC vs (GC+GG)=6.5, 95% CI=1.5-27.8, P=0.021]. Also VEGF -634 CC genotype and C allele were significantly higher in the PDR than in NPDR patients, which is a novel finding in our study (P=0.024, 0.009 respectively). The mean triglycerides level was significantly higher in diabetic patients with CC genotype (P=0.01) as compared to patients with other genotypes. All cases and control subjects were of the same heterozygous RAGE 82G/S genotype.CONCLUSIONPatients carrying VEGF -634 C polymorphism have a higher risk of PDR development, so VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism could be used as a predictive marker for PDR in diabetic patients. We could not find a significant association between RAGE G82S polymorphism and DR.展开更多
<div style="text-align:justify;"> This integrative review aimed to investigate factors relating to end-of-life care of nurses. The review was conducted according to PICo (Participant, area of Interest,...<div style="text-align:justify;"> This integrative review aimed to investigate factors relating to end-of-life care of nurses. The review was conducted according to PICo (Participant, area of Interest, and Context). Keywords identified were: “nurse” AND “end-of-life care” (“dyingcare” OR “‘deathcare”, OR “near end stage of life care” OR “palliative care” OR “hospice care” OR “comfortable care in near death” OR “quality of dying patients care”), AND “nurses”. The database searched through PubMed, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Web of Science and SCOPUS. The searching inclusion criteria were limited to English and Chinese language studies about nurses’ end-of-life care from 2010 to 2019, yielding 258 English language articles and 2Chinese language articles. Results: A total of fifteen articles were selected based on inclusion criteria. Two subjects were obtained from the results that related to nurses’ care during the process of end of life: 1) Nurses’ demographic factors;and 2) Modifiable factors. Nurses’ demographic factors were age, years of work experience, level of education and experience of the death of a family member/friend. Modifiable factors included knowledge, attitude, confidence, relationship, environment and resources, communication, nursing activities, philosophy and culture of care, skills and training. These factors were explored in various areas and majority of the studies had been conducted in public government hospitals. Conclusion: The major power ability of care was observed in nurses who acted the significant part in caring for the terminally ill during the dying process. Caring for dying patients was related to many factors which could affect the fabric of nursing care at the end stage of life. The elements found in this review could lead to recommendations with implications for nursing practice so as to improve and enhance end-of-life care. Some factors could be considered like predictors affecting nursing practice for chronical ill patients in further research. In addition, nurses’ tranquility care in community hospitals should be more focused. </div>展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.51177077.
文摘Modifying the equivalent rotor resistivity with rotor end factor in 2-dimension(2-D)finite element analysis(FEA)is an effective way to analyze the 3-dimension(3-D)solid rotor problems.For the smooth solid rotor,five different rotor end factors are discussed and compared with each other.It is theoretically clarified that the resistivity of rotor in 2-D FEA should be multiplied by the square of rotor end factors to take the 3-D end effect of solid rotor into account.For the slitted solid rotor,an improved rotor end factor is proposed based on the equivalent area algorithm of eddy currents in rotor,since the end factors of smooth solid rotor are not applicable.Finally,the time-harmonic finite element method(FEM)combined with the rotor end factor is applied to analyze the performance of solid rotor induction motor.The tested and computed results are in good agreement,which proves the effectiveness of rotor end factor for the simplication of 3-D solid rotor problems.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81071568,81272111)National Science and Technology Support Plan(2012BAI11B00)
文摘Objective To explore the glycation of basic fibroblast grow th factor( bFGF) in diabetic skin.Methods The abdom inal full-thickness skin tissues from 58 patients( 29 diabetic and 29 non-diabetic) aged 40 to69 years and granulation tissues from 15 patients( 8 diabetic and 7 non-diabetic) aged 50 to 59 were analyzed.The proportion of advanced glycation end products( AGEs)-b FG F intotal b FGF was measured with co-immunoprecipitation and the histological characteristics of wound skin were detected with hem atoxylin and eosin staining. The cell viability, apoptosis, and angiogenesis of human derm al m icrovascular endothelial cells( HDMECs) after exposure to AG Es-b FG For bFGF were measured with cell counting kit-8, flow cytom etry,and tube form ation assay, respectively. Results The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in total b FG F showed agedependent increaseboth in diabetic and non-diabetic skin. As com pared with non-diabetic skin, the constituent ratio in diabetic skin increased significantly in the equal age-group, and the same result could be obtained in granulation tissues from patients aged 50 to 59. The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in diabetic granulation was low er than that in diabetic skin from patients aged 50 to 59. H istological analysis show ed few er vessels in diabetic skin wound. In vitro, the viability and vascularization of H D M EC s were promoted by b FG F and inhibited after exposure to AGEs-bFGF for 7d. Conclusion The present study indicates that one cause for im paired wound healing in diabetic skin could be the glycated b FG F and its changed angiogenic function.
文摘Objective To investigate the effects of hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)on vascular endothelial cells apoptosis induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs)and its possible mechanism. Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured in vitro and intervened by different concentrations of AGEs and HGF.The cell inhibitory rates of each group with different culture time(12, 24, 48, and 72 hours)were measured by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay. The early stage apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining, morphology of cell apoptosis was observed by hoechst 33258 fluorescence staining, and the expression of apoptosis-associated genes Bax and Bcl-2 were determined by Western blotting.The activity of caspase-3 was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results Morphological observation indicated that high concentration of AGEs induced characteristic apoptotic changes in HUVECs.Within a certain concentration range, HUVECs apoptosis inducing rates by AGEs were in both dose- and time-dependent manners.HGF significantly inhibited the apoptosis of HUVECs induced by AGEs (P< 0.05).AGEs significantly promoted expression of Bax protein, but not Bcl-2.Whereas HGF significantly promoted the expression of Bcl-2(P<0.01)and decreased the activity of caspase-3(P<0.05)without affecting Bax level.Conclusions AGEs can induce the apoptosis of endothelial cells in vitro.HGF may effectively attenuate AGEs-induced endothelial cells apoptosis through upregulating Bcl-2 gene expression and inhibiting caspase-3 activation.
文摘Objective: To study the adverse effects of advanced glycation end products(AGEs) on chondrocytes and the role of autophagy in this process. Methods: Chondrocytes were harvested from the human articular cartilage tissues in surgery. AGEs were administered during chondrocytes culture. The rapamycin was used to induce autophagy. The cell viability was determined by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay.The expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and nuclear factor-κ B(NF-κ B) was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The reactive oxygen species(ROS) production and apoptosis of the chondrocytes were determined by fluorescent probe and flow cytometer, respectively. Results: The chondrocytes viability was significantly reduced after 12 h incubation with AGEs(P<0.01)). In contrast, rapamycin pretreatment increased the chondrocytes viability through autophagy. AGEs increased TNF-α and NF-κ B mRNA expression of chondrocytes and autophagy receded or proceeded the change. AGEs increased intracellular ROS accumulation and autophagy reversed the change. AGEs accelerated chondrocytes apoptosis and autophagy suspended apoptosis. Conclusions: Accumulation of AGEs may have an adverse role for chondrocytes by increasing TNF-α and NF-κB expression, ROS accumulation and apoptosis; meanwhile, autophagy ameliorates the AGEsinduced adverse effects.
文摘AIMTo investigate the association of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) G82S and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -634 G/C gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODSOur cross-sectional study included 61 diabetic patients, 12 of them had proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), 15 had non proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), 34 had no diabetic retinopathy (NDR) and 61 healthy controls. Participants were tested for RAGE G82S and VEGF -634 G/C polymorphisms by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.RESULTSWe found a significant association between VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism and PDR as PDR patients had increased incidence of VEGF -634 CC genotype compared to NDR patients [odds ratio for CC vs (GC+GG)=6.5, 95% CI=1.5-27.8, P=0.021]. Also VEGF -634 CC genotype and C allele were significantly higher in the PDR than in NPDR patients, which is a novel finding in our study (P=0.024, 0.009 respectively). The mean triglycerides level was significantly higher in diabetic patients with CC genotype (P=0.01) as compared to patients with other genotypes. All cases and control subjects were of the same heterozygous RAGE 82G/S genotype.CONCLUSIONPatients carrying VEGF -634 C polymorphism have a higher risk of PDR development, so VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism could be used as a predictive marker for PDR in diabetic patients. We could not find a significant association between RAGE G82S polymorphism and DR.
文摘<div style="text-align:justify;"> This integrative review aimed to investigate factors relating to end-of-life care of nurses. The review was conducted according to PICo (Participant, area of Interest, and Context). Keywords identified were: “nurse” AND “end-of-life care” (“dyingcare” OR “‘deathcare”, OR “near end stage of life care” OR “palliative care” OR “hospice care” OR “comfortable care in near death” OR “quality of dying patients care”), AND “nurses”. The database searched through PubMed, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Web of Science and SCOPUS. The searching inclusion criteria were limited to English and Chinese language studies about nurses’ end-of-life care from 2010 to 2019, yielding 258 English language articles and 2Chinese language articles. Results: A total of fifteen articles were selected based on inclusion criteria. Two subjects were obtained from the results that related to nurses’ care during the process of end of life: 1) Nurses’ demographic factors;and 2) Modifiable factors. Nurses’ demographic factors were age, years of work experience, level of education and experience of the death of a family member/friend. Modifiable factors included knowledge, attitude, confidence, relationship, environment and resources, communication, nursing activities, philosophy and culture of care, skills and training. These factors were explored in various areas and majority of the studies had been conducted in public government hospitals. Conclusion: The major power ability of care was observed in nurses who acted the significant part in caring for the terminally ill during the dying process. Caring for dying patients was related to many factors which could affect the fabric of nursing care at the end stage of life. The elements found in this review could lead to recommendations with implications for nursing practice so as to improve and enhance end-of-life care. Some factors could be considered like predictors affecting nursing practice for chronical ill patients in further research. In addition, nurses’ tranquility care in community hospitals should be more focused. </div>