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A method of nonlinear optimal regulator using a Liapunov-like function

  • Kawabata, Hiroaki;Shirao, Yoshiaki;Nagahara, Toshikuni;Inagaki, Yoshio
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1990.10b
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    • pp.1060-1065
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    • 1990
  • In general it is difficult to determine a Liapunov function for a given asymptotically stable, nonlinear differential equations system. But, in the system with control inputs, it is feasible to make a given positive function, except for a small area, globally satisfy the conditions of the Liapunov function for the system. We call such a positive function a Liapunov-like function, and propose a method of nonlinear optimal regulator using this Liapunov-like function. We also use the periodic Liapuitov-like friction that suits the system whose equilibrium points exist periodically. The relationship between the Liapunov function and cost function which this nonlinear regulator minimizes is considered using inverse optimal method.

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A Speed Control of Stepping Motor Using a Self-Tuning Regulator

  • Kim, Young-Tae;Kim, Sei-Yoon
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.23 no.11
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    • pp.69-75
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    • 2009
  • In this paper, a self-tuning regulator for a speed control of a permanent magnet type stepping motor is proposed. The self-tuning theory provides a nonlinear modeling of a stepping motor drive system and can provide the controller with information regarding the reference variation and parameter variation of the stepping motor through the on-line estimation. The proposed self-tuning regulator organize the positive feedback loop and IP(Integral-Proportional) type. Therefore, the proposed self-tuning regulator has a robust control capabilities during dynamic operation. The availability of the proposed controller is verified through experimental results.

Cyclic AMP response element binding (CREB) protein acts as a positive regulator of SOX3 gene expression in NT2/D1 cells

  • Kovacevic-Grujicic, Natasa;Mojsin, Marija;Popovic, Jelena;Petrovic, Isidora;Topalovic, Vladanka;Stevanovic, Milena
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.197-202
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    • 2014
  • SOX3 is one of the earliest neural markers in vertebrates, playing the role in specifying neuronal fate. In this study we have established first functional link between CREB and human SOX3 gene which both have important roles in the nervous system throughout development and in the adulthood. Here we demonstrate both in vitro and in vivo that CREB binds to CRE half-site located -195 to -191 within the human SOX3 promoter. Overexpression studies with CREB or its dominant-negative inhibitor A-CREB indicate that this transcription factor acts as a positive regulator of basal SOX3 gene expression in NT2/D1 cells. This is further confirmed by mutational analysis where mutation of CREB binding site results in reduction of SOX3 promoter activity. Our results point at CREB as a positive regulator of SOX3 gene transcription in NT2/D1 cells, while its contribution to RA induction of SOX3 promoter is not prominent.

Dynamic Behavior Analysis of variable Displacement Control Valve for Closed Circuit Piston Pump (피스톤 펌프 정/역 가변토출 제어밸브의 동적거동 해석)

  • 유진산;함영복;윤소남;김성동
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.721-724
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    • 2002
  • This study deals with a dynamic behavior analysis of pump control regulator varied the swash plate tilting angle with the positive and negative direction. To accomplish it's purpose, modeling and displacement response analysis about principal parts (spool, servo piston, feedback lever, sleeve) of pump control regulator was performed. We have been able to verifying the propriety of servo mechanism and design parameters of pump control regulator by research results. So, it respect to utilized with useful research data at variable displacement control valve development of variable displacement piston pump.

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Itch E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Positively Regulates TGF-β Signaling to EMT via Smad7 Ubiquitination

  • Park, Su-Hyun;Jung, Eun-Ho;Kim, Geun-Young;Kim, Byung-Chul;Lim, Jae Hyang;Woo, Chang-Hoon
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.20-25
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    • 2015
  • TGF-${\beta}$ regulates pleiotropic cellular responses including cell growth, differentiation, migration, apoptosis, extracellular matrix production, and many other biological processes. Although non-Smad signaling pathways are being increasingly reported to play many roles in TGF-${\beta}$-mediated biological processes, Smads, especially receptor-regulated Smads (R-Smads), still play a central mediatory role in TGF-${\beta}$ signaling for epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Thus, the biological activities of R-Smads are tightly regulated at multiple points. Inhibitory Smad (I-Smad also called Smad7) acts as a critical endogenous negative feedback regulator of Smad-signaling pathways by inhibiting R-Smad phosphorylation and by inducing activated type I TGF-${\beta}$ receptor degradation. Roles played by Smad7 in health and disease are being increasingly reported, but the molecular mechanisms that regulate Smad7 are not well understood. In this study, we show that E3 ubiquitin ligase Itch acts as a positive regulator of TGF-${\beta}$ signaling and of subsequent EMT-related gene expression. Interestingly, the Itch-mediated positive regulation of TGF-${\beta}$ signaling was found to be dependent on Smad7 ubiquitination and its subsequent degradation. Further study revealed Itch acts as an E3 ubiquitin ligase for Smad7 polyubiquitination, and thus, that Itch is an important regulator of Smad7 activity and a positive regulator of TGF-${\beta}$ signaling and of TGF-${\beta}$-mediated biological processes. Accordingly, the study uncovers a novel regulatory mechanism whereby Smad7 is controlled by Itch.

Cytoprotective effect exerted by geraniin in HepG2 cells is through microRNA mediated regulation of BACH-1 and HO-1

  • Aayadi, Hoda;Mittal, Smriti P.K.;Deshpande, Anjali;Gore, Makarand;Ghaskadbi, Saroj S.
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.50 no.11
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    • pp.560-565
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    • 2017
  • Geraniin, a hydrolysable tannin, used in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia, is known to exhibit various biological activities. As an antioxidant it is known to up-regulate phase II enzyme Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). However its mechanism is not clearly understood. Nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2 related factor 2 (Nrf-2) is transcriptionally up-regulated by Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 and retained in nucleus due to inactivated Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta ($GSK-3{\beta}$). Geraniin additionally down-regulates expression of microRNA 217 and 377 (miR-217 and miR-377) which target HO-1 mRNA. Expression of BTB and CNC homolog 1 (BACH-1), another regulator of HO-1, is also down-regulated by up-regulating microRNA 98 (miR-98), a negative regulator of BACH-1. Thus, geraniin up-regulates HO-1 expression both through activating its positive regulator Nrf-2 and by down-regulating its negative regulator BACH-1. Up-regulation of HO-1 also confers protection to HepG2 cells from tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBH) induced cytotoxicity.

Subcloning and DNA Sequencing of the Phenol Regulatory Genes in Ralstonia eutropha JMP134 (Ralstonia eutropha JMP134에서 페놀분해에 관여하는 조절유전자의 Subcloning 및 염기서열 분석)

  • ;Subramanian Chitra
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.260-266
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    • 2002
  • In this study, chromosomal DNA fragment related to the regulation of phenol metabolism in Ralstonia eutropha JMP 134 was cloned and sequenced. The result has shown that two open reading frames (ORF1 and ORF2) exist on this regulatory region. ORF1, which initiates from 454 bp downstream of the stop codon of the phenol hydroxylase genes, was found to be composed of 501 amino acids. ORF2, whose start codon is overlapped with the stop codon of ORFl, was found to contain 232 amino acids. The comparison of amino acid sequences with other proteins has revealed that ORF1 belongs to the family of NtrC transcriptional activator, whereas ORF2 shares high homology with the family of GntR protein, which is known to be a negative regulator. ORF1 and ORF2 were designated as a putative positive regulator, phlR2 and a negative regulator phlA, respectively. Possible regulatory mechanisms of phenol metabolism in this strain was discussed.

The Screening Condition for the Immune Regulatory Responsor Using Mouse Fetal Thymic Organ Culture (쥐의 태아 흉선 조직 배양을 이용한 면역조절제 검색방법 확립)

  • Lee, Seung-Gak;Song, Min-Dong;Lee, Kwang-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.286-292
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    • 1997
  • We studied the screening condition for immune regulatory responsor. We focused on the T-lymphocytes leer this purpose. Mouse fetal thymic organ culture (FTOC) system and flow cytometric analysis were mainly used in this experiment. Even if FTOC is carried out in vivo condition, the pattern of thymic development in the condition of FTOC is similar to that of in vivo condition. In this regard, FTOC system might be very powerful tool to screen the immune regulator, especially concerning on T cells. To establish the optimum condition of FTOC to screen the Immune regulator, we focused on the optimum amount of dose and culture period. The cell number and surface antigens on T cells were also analysed by using hemacytometer and flow cytometer. To monitor the differentiation event, anti-CD3, anti-CD4 and anti-CD8 antibodies were used. Alkoxyglycerol and Phellodendri Cortex were used fur positive and negative control, respectively. Astragalus membranceus was used as test sample. From our analysis, we reached to conclusions that the best dose of extract is $50\;{\mu}g/ml$ of culture medium, the best culture period is for 9 days, and ethanol used as solvent has no toxicity to FTOC.

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