44 research outputs found
A unified robotic kinematic simulation interface.
Robotic controller and application programming have evolved along with the application of computer technologies. A PC-based, open architecture controller, off-line programming and simulation system integrated in one-box solution presents the latest advancement in robotics. Open architecture controllers have been proven essential for all aspects of reconfiguration in future manufacturing systems. A Unified Reconfigurable Open Control Architecture (UROCA) research project is under way within the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) Centre at the University of Windsor. Applications are for industrial robotic, CNC, and automotive control systems. The UROCA proposed architecture is a reconfigurable system that takes the advantages of different control structure types, thereby integrating them in a way to enhance the controller architecture design. This research develops a graphical robotic simulation platform by creating an optimized object-oriented design. (Abstract shortened by UMI.) Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis2005 .D56. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-03, page: 1474. Thesis (M.A.Sc.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 2005
E-business Management System Based on Coordinated Center for Dealer
This management platform has been applied in e-business of the dealer. Based on coordinated center, and it is realized by intranet, extranet and Internet. The structure of the management platform has five parts: information center of management platform, customer relationship management system, purchasing management system, logistics management system and financial management system. With network security, data security, user security and backup etc., the system reliability and security are enhanced. Through Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Customers (B2C), it can help the dealer coordinate with the supplier and the retailer
Proximity effect at superconducting Sn-Bi2Se3 interface
We have investigated the conductance spectra of Sn-Bi2Se3 interface junctions
down to 250 mK and in different magnetic fields. A number of conductance
anomalies were observed below the superconducting transition temperature of Sn,
including a small gap different from that of Sn, and a zero-bias conductance
peak growing up at lower temperatures. We discussed the possible origins of the
smaller gap and the zero-bias conductance peak. These phenomena support that a
proximity-effect-induced chiral superconducting phase is formed at the
interface between the superconducting Sn and the strong spin-orbit coupling
material Bi2Se3.Comment: 7 pages, 8 figure
Anomalous Cooper pair interference on Bi2Te3 surface
It is believed that the edges of a chiral p-wave superconductor host Majorana
modes, relating to a mysterious type of fermions predicted seven decades ago.
Much attention has been paid to search for p-wave superconductivity in
solid-state systems, including recently those with strong spin-orbit coupling
(SOC). However, smoking-gun experiments are still awaited. In this work, we
have performed phase-sensitive measurements on particularly designed
superconducting quantum interference devices constructing on the surface of
topological insulators Bi2Te3, in such a way that a substantial portion of the
interference loop is built on the proximity-effect-induced superconducting
surface. Two types of Cooper interference patterns have been recognized at low
temperatures. One is s-wave like and is contributed by a zero-phase loop
inhabited in the bulk of Bi2Te3. The other, being identified to relate to the
surface states, is anomalous for that there is a phase shift between the
positive and negative bias current directions. The results support that the
Cooper pairs on the surface of Bi2Te3 have a 2\pi Berry phase which makes the
superconductivity p_x+ip_y-wave-like. Mesoscopic hybrid rings as constructed in
this experiment are presumably arbitrary-phase loops good for studying
topological quantum phenomena.Comment: supplementary material adde
Second generation androgen receptor antagonist, TQB3720 abrogates prostate cancer growth via AR/GPX4 axis activated ferroptosis
Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) poses a great threat to humans. The study aimed to evaluate the potential of TQB3720 in promoting ferroptosis to suppress prostate cancer, providing a theoretical basis for PCa therapy.Methods: PCa cells and nude mice models were divided into TQB3720, enzalutamide (ENZ), and control groups. Sulforhodamine B assay, colony formation assessment, organoids culture system, and the CCK8 assay were used for detecting proliferation. Western blot assay was processed to detect the expression of androgen receptor (AR), ferroptosis, and apoptosis-related genes. Flow cytometry was applied to measure the intracellular ROS levels. ELISA was performed to determine the cellular oxidized glutathione (GSSG) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. RT-qPCR was conducted to detect the mRNA expression of genes in AR signaling. BODIPYTMâ„¢ 581/591 was processed for detection of intracellular lipid peroxidation levels. The interaction of AR with other translational factor complex proteins was explored using Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), and the chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay was performed to detect the binding of AR-involved translational complex to downstream genes promoter. Luciferase reporter assay was conducted to examine the translation activity of GPX4 promoter, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) was conducted to analyze the levels of c-MYC, Ki-67 and AR in TQB3720-treated cancer tissues.Results: Here, we found TQB3720 inhibits the growth of prostate cancer in vitro and in vivo. TQB3720 treatment induced intracellular levels of GSSG and MDA significantly, by which hints AR antagonist caused ferroptosis-related cell death. Moreover, molecular evidence shown TQB3720 regulates downstream of AR signaling by binding AR resulting in inhibition of AR entry into the nucleus. Additional, we also proved that TQB3720 abrogates the interaction between AR and SP1 and leads to decrease GPX4 transcription.Conclusion: TQB3720 promotes ferroptosis in prostate cancer cells by reducing the AR/SP1 transcriptional complex binding to GPX4 promoter. As a result, it is suggested to be a potential drug for clinic prostate cancer treatment
Plasmids from Food Lactic Acid Bacteria: Diversity, Similarity, and New Developments
Plasmids are widely distributed in different sources of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as self-replicating extrachromosomal genetic materials, and have received considerable attention due to their close relationship with many important functions as well as some industrially relevant characteristics of the LAB species. They are interesting with regard to the development of food-grade cloning vectors. This review summarizes new developments in the area of lactic acid bacteria plasmids and aims to provide up to date information that can be used in related future research