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A Stability Analysis for the Acceleration-based Robust Position Control of Robot Manipulators via Disturbance Observer
This paper proposes a new nonlinear stability analysis for the
acceleration-based robust position control of robot manipulators by using
Disturbance Observer (DOb). It is shown that if the nominal inertia matrix is
properly tuned in the design of DOb, then the position error asymptotically
goes to zero in regulation control and is uniformly ultimately bounded in
trajectory tracking control. As the bandwidth of DOb and the nominal inertia
matrix are increased, the bound of error shrinks, i.e., the robust stability
and performance of the position control system are improved. However, neither
the bandwidth of DOb nor the nominal inertia matrix can be freely increased due
to practical design constraints, e.g., the robust position controller becomes
more noise sensitive when they are increased. The proposed stability analysis
provides insights regarding the dynamic behavior of DOb-based robust motion
control systems. It is theoretically and experimentally proved that
non-diagonal elements of the nominal inertia matrix are useful to improve the
stability and adjust the trade-off between the robustness and noise
sensitivity. The validity of the proposal is verified by simulation and
experimental results.Comment: 9 pages, 9 figures, Journa
A Stability Analysis for the Acceleration-based Robust Position Control of Robot Manipulators via Disturbance Observer
This paper proposes a new nonlinear stability analysis for the acceleration-based robust position control of robot manipulators by using Disturbance Observer (DOb). It is shown that if the nominal inertia matrix is properly tuned in the design of DOb, then the position error asymptotically goes to zero in regulation control and is uniformly ultimately bounded in trajectory tracking control. As the bandwidth of DOb and the nominal inertia matrix are increased, the bound of error shrinks, i.e., the robust stability and performance of the position control system are improved. However, neither the bandwidth of DOb nor the nominal inertia matrix can be freely increased due to practical design constraints, e.g., the robust position controller becomes more noise sensitive when they are increased. The proposed stability analysis provides insights regarding the dynamic behavior of DOb-based robust motion control systems. It is theoretically and experimentally proved that non-diagonal elements of the nominal inertia matrix are useful to improve the stability and adjust the trade-off between the robustness and noise sensitivity. The validity of the proposal is verified by simulation and experimental results
CXCL12 is expressed by skeletal muscle cells in tongue oral squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Background The CXCL12/CXCR4 axis plays a pivotal role in the progression of various malignancies, including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). In this study, we aimed to clarify the biological and clinical significance of CXCL12 in the tumor microenvironment of OSCCs. Methods Publicly available single‐cell RNA‐sequencing (RNA‐seq) datasets were used to analyze CXCL12 expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). Immunohistochemical analysis of CXCL12, α‐smooth muscle antigen (α‐SMA), fibroblast activation protein (FAP) and CD8 was performed in a series of 47 surgically resected primary tongue OSCCs. Human skeletal muscle cells were co‐cultured with or without OSCC cells, after which CXCL12 expression was analyzed using quantitative reverse‐transcription PCR. Results Analysis of the RNA‐seq data suggested CXCL12 is abundantly expressed in stromal cells within HNSCC tissue. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that in grade 1 primary OSCCs, CXCL12 is expressed in both tumor cells and muscle cells. By contrast, grade 3 tumors were characterized by disruption of muscle structure and reduced CXCL12 expression. Quantitative analysis of CXCL12‐positive areas within tumors revealed that reduced CXCL12 expression correlated with poorer overall survival. Levels of CXCL12 expression tended to inversely correlate α‐SMA expression and positively correlate with infiltration by CD8+ lymphocytes, though these relations did not reach statistical significance. CXCL12 was significantly upregulated in muscle cells co‐cultured with OSCC cells. Conclusion Our results suggest that tongue OSCC cells activate CXCL12 expression in muscle cells, which may contribute to tumor progression. However, CXCL12 is reduced in advanced OSCCs due to muscle tissue destruction
Discovery of Gemilukast (ONO-6950), a Dual CysLT<sub>1</sub> and CysLT<sub>2</sub> Antagonist As a Therapeutic Agent for Asthma
An orally active dual CysLT<sub>1</sub> and CysLT<sub>2</sub> antagonist
possessing a distinctive structure which consists of triple bond and
dicarboxylic acid moieties is described. Gemilukast (ONO-6950) was
generated via isomerization of the core indole and the incorporation
of a triple bond into a lead compound. Gemilukast exhibited antagonist
activities with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 1.7 and 25 nM against human
CysLT<sub>1</sub> and human CysLT<sub>2</sub>, respectively, and potent
efficacy at an oral dose of 0.1 mg/kg given 24 h before LTD<sub>4</sub> challenge in a CysLT<sub>1</sub>-dependent guinea pig asthmatic
model. In addition, gemilukast dose-dependently reduced LTC<sub>4</sub>-induced bronchoconstriction in both CysLT<sub>1</sub>- and CysLT<sub>2</sub>-dependent guinea pig asthmatic models, and it reduced antigen-induced
constriction of isolated human bronchi. Gemilukast is currently being
evaluated in phase II trials for the treatment of asthma
Discovery of Gemilukast (ONO-6950), a Dual CysLT<sub>1</sub> and CysLT<sub>2</sub> Antagonist As a Therapeutic Agent for Asthma
An orally active dual CysLT<sub>1</sub> and CysLT<sub>2</sub> antagonist
possessing a distinctive structure which consists of triple bond and
dicarboxylic acid moieties is described. Gemilukast (ONO-6950) was
generated via isomerization of the core indole and the incorporation
of a triple bond into a lead compound. Gemilukast exhibited antagonist
activities with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 1.7 and 25 nM against human
CysLT<sub>1</sub> and human CysLT<sub>2</sub>, respectively, and potent
efficacy at an oral dose of 0.1 mg/kg given 24 h before LTD<sub>4</sub> challenge in a CysLT<sub>1</sub>-dependent guinea pig asthmatic
model. In addition, gemilukast dose-dependently reduced LTC<sub>4</sub>-induced bronchoconstriction in both CysLT<sub>1</sub>- and CysLT<sub>2</sub>-dependent guinea pig asthmatic models, and it reduced antigen-induced
constriction of isolated human bronchi. Gemilukast is currently being
evaluated in phase II trials for the treatment of asthma