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Aguilar A, Murillo A, Ponce J, Araujo J, Pinto J, Vigil C, Fujita R, Buleje J. Evaluation of cell free circulating DNA in plasma by digital PCR for early diagnosis in Peruvian breast cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx361.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Takabayashi K, Ikuta A, Okazaki Y, Okamoto K, Ymamoto T, Fujita R, Kitaguchi S, Nohara R. P3380Decline in daily activity by admission of acute heart failure is independently associated with mortality in community-based registry; KICKOFF Registry. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.p3380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Matsui Y, Fujita R, Harada A, Sakurai T, Nemoto T, Toba K. GRIP PERFORMANCE AGILITY MEASURED WITH A NEW DYNAMOMETER IN SUBJECTS OF ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA PATIENTS. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.4015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ponce J, Vigil C, Araujo JM, Castañeda C, Calderon G, Buleje JL, Acosta O, Danos P, Huaman F, Guevara-Fujita ML, Aguilar A, Pinto JA, Gomez HL, Fujita R. Abstract P5-09-08: Molecular evaluation of Peruvian patients with hereditary breast cancer reveals a novel germline mutation in BRCA1. Cancer Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs16-p5-09-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background
Breast cancer is the leading cancer in women worldwide, while in Peru is the second most frequent cancer with a high incidence of triple negative breast cancers (21%). There is no previous information about BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations in Peruvian high-risk breast cancer patients. Prior studies from International diagnostic laboratories only presented results of our population as a pooled Hispanic data. Our aim was to characterize mutations in BRCA1/BRCA2 genes in Peruvian patients with breast cancer with hereditary patterns.
Methods
We evaluated mutations in BRCA1/BRCA2 genes by Sanger sequencing and large genomic rearrangements by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) in 18 families with hereditary breast cancer criteria identified at the Breast Unit of Oncosalud-AUNA (Lima-Peru). Molecular analysis was done in the facilities of Genetics and Molecular Biology Center at the San Martin de Porres University (Lima-Peru).
Results
Sequencing identified 4 pathogenic mutations in 4/18 families, three previously detected (BRCA1: c.302-1G>C y c.815_824dup10; BRCA2: c.5946delT) and a novel germline mutation in exon 15 of BRCA1 (c.4647_4648dupAA, ClinVar SCV000256598.1) producing a frameshift variant. MLPA revealed 2 amplifications in exon 7 (duplication and triplication) in BRCA1 in unrelated patients with potential pathogenic effects, one of this co-existed with the BRCA2: c.5946delT mutation. In addition, three variants of uncertain significance were found (c.140G>T, in exon 5 of BRCA1 and c.464G>A and c.938C>T in exon 5 and 10 of BRCA2, respectively).
Conclusions
After a comprehensive evaluation we found an alteration rate of 27.8% (5/18) in BRCA1/BRCA2 in families with criteria for hereditary breast cancer. We reported BRCA1 c.4647_4648dupAA as a novel mutation. Further studies including a larger sample size of Peruvian patients should evaluate the prevalence or founder effect of this mutation in our population.
Citation Format: Ponce J, Vigil C, Araujo JM, Castañeda C, Calderon G, Buleje JL, Acosta O, Danos P, Huaman F, Guevara-Fujita ML, Aguilar A, Pinto JA, Gomez HL, Fujita R. Molecular evaluation of Peruvian patients with hereditary breast cancer reveals a novel germline mutation in BRCA1 [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2016 Dec 6-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2017;77(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P5-09-08.
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Fujita R, Ota S, Ueda M, Aimoto K, Nakanishi A. FRI0639-HPR Gender Differences in Acute Influence of Restricted Ankle Dorsiflexion Angle on Knee Adduction Moment during Gait. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Seko D, Hisamatsu T, Fujita R, Yoshioka K, Urata Y, Goto S, Li T, Taimura A, Ono Y. The FSHD-related protein µ-crystallin controls metabolic and contractile properties in skeletal muscle. Neuromuscul Disord 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2015.06.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nishio M, Fujita R, Kato R. The influence of complications found in an acute period of stroke patient on Barthel Index score at a recovery-care-unit. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sampson GS, Sanchirico JN, Roheim CA, Bush SR, Taylor JE, Allison EH, Anderson JL, Ban NC, Fujita R, Jupiter S, Wilson JR. Sustainability. Secure sustainable seafood from developing countries. Science 2015; 348:504-6. [PMID: 25931542 DOI: 10.1126/science.aaa4639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Karr KA, Fujita R, Halpern BS, Kappel CV, Crowder L, Selkoe KA, Alcolado PM, Rader D. Thresholds in Caribbean coral reefs: implications for ecosystem-based fishery management. J Appl Ecol 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kelly RP, Erickson AL, Mease LA, Battista W, Kittinger JN, Fujita R. Embracing thresholds for better environmental management. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2015; 370:20130276. [PMCID: PMC4247410 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2013.0276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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Three decades of study have revealed dozens of examples in which natural systems have crossed biophysical thresholds (‘tipping points’)—nonlinear changes in ecosystem structure and function—as a result of human-induced stressors, dramatically altering ecosystem function and services. Environmental management that avoids such thresholds could prevent severe social, economic and environmental impacts. Here, we review management measures implemented in ecological systems that have thresholds. Using Ostrom's social–ecological systems framework, we analysed key biophysical and institutional factors associated with 51 social–ecological systems and associated management regimes, and related these to management success defined by ecological outcomes. We categorized cases as instances of prospective or retrospective management, based upon whether management aimed to avoid a threshold or to restore systems that have crossed a threshold. We find that smaller systems are more amenable to threshold-based management, that routine monitoring is associated with successful avoidance of thresholds and recovery after thresholds have been crossed, and that success is associated with the explicit threshold-based management. These findings are powerful evidence for the policy relevance of information on ecological thresholds across a wide range of ecosystems.
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Yahata M, Sakamoto Y, Inoue S, Iwamura T, Fujita R, Koami H, Miike T, Imahase H, Narumi S, Goto A, Ohta M. More effective use of polymyxin-B hemoperfusion for nonoperation cases. Crit Care 2014. [PMCID: PMC4273848 DOI: 10.1186/cc14035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Matsui Y, Fujita R, Harada A, Sakurai T, Nemoto T, Noda N, Toba K. A New Grip Strength Measuring Device for Detailed Evaluation of Muscle Contraction among the Elderly. J Frailty Aging 2014; 3:142-7. [PMID: 27050059 DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2014.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND We developed a new grip strength measuring device, which considers the time axis, for evaluating muscle contraction in detail in elderly people. OBJECTIVES To present the novel device and preliminary results concerning agility in gripping. DESIGN Cross-sectional analysis. PARTICIPANTS One hundred and twenty-one older persons (48 men and 73 women, mean age 74.4 years) referring for memory disorders to the outpatient clinic of our institute. MEASUREMENTS A novel device taking advantage of an industrial force-gauge was developed for measuring gripping performance. The instrument graphically described participants' strength production. Nine indices were derived from four points identified by the graph: 1) starting point ("Go signal"), 2) time when gripping starts, 3) turning point (TP) when the inclination of the curve depicting strength production changes, and 4) peak of strength production. Results obtained from the study sample of older persons were compared (as ratios) to a control group of 30 healthy young adults in their thirties in order to calculate age-related decline rates. Differences between right and left side were compared. RESULTS A significant difference was observed between right and left hands concerning the time to reach peak of strength, and time from TP to strength peak in both men and women. For women, the following indices were also significantly different: time to reach TP, strength at TP, time from TP to strength peak, curve inclination from TP to strength peak, and ratio of TP strength divided by peak strength. CONCLUSION Declines in several indices of gripping agility were measured. The parameters which were more closely related to time than strength itself showed significant differences between right and left hands, especially in women.
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Sakairi M, Fujita R, Jha H, Kikuchi T. Formation of alumina films with nano-dot structures by successive liquid phase deposition, anodizing, and substrate dissolution. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.5233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Halpern BS, Fujita R. Assumptions, challenges, and future directions in cumulative impact analysis. Ecosphere 2013. [DOI: 10.1890/es13-00181.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Gleason M, Feller EM, Merrifield M, Copps S, Fujita R, Bell M, Rienecke S, Cook C. A transactional and collaborative approach to reducing effects of bottom trawling. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY : THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 2013; 27:470-479. [PMID: 23530985 DOI: 10.1111/cobi.12041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2011] [Accepted: 09/05/2012] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Private-sector financial and legal transactions have long been used to protect terrestrial habitats and working landscapes, but less commonly to address critical threats in marine environments. Transferrable and marketable fishing privileges, including permits and quotas, make it possible to use private-sector transactions as conservation strategies to address some fishery management issues. Abating the effects of bottom trawling on the seafloor and bycatch and discard associated with the practice has proven challenging. On the Central Coast of California, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Environmental Defense Fund, local fishers and local, state, and federal authorities worked collaboratively to protect large areas of the seafloor from bottom trawling for groundfish while addressing economic impacts of trawl closures. Contingent on the adoption of trawl-closure areas by a federal regulatory agency, TNC used private funds to purchase federal groundfish trawl permits and vessels from willing sellers. Trawl-closure areas were designed collaboratively by combining regional biological diversity and fisheries data with local fishers' knowledge. The private transactional strategy was designed to remedy some deficiencies in previous federal buyouts, to mitigate economic impacts from trawl closures, and to carefully align with a public regulatory process to protect "essential fish habitat" under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This collaborative effort protected 1.5 million ha (3.8 million acres) of seafloor, reduced trawl effort in the area by 50%, and set a precedent for collaborative partnerships between conservation and fishing interests. This is the first time a large conservation organization has taken an ownership position in a fishery and demonstrates how nongovernmental organizations can invest in fisheries to improve environmental and economic performance.
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Fujita R, Lynham J, Micheli F, Feinberg PG, Bourillón L, Sáenz-Arroyo A, Markham AC. Ecomarkets for conservation and sustainable development in the coastal zone. Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc 2012; 88:273-86. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-185x.2012.00251.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2011] [Revised: 10/09/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ichikawa K, Abe T, Fukushima H, Fujita R, Okada M, Yonekura K, Shimomura T, Utsugi T. 355 A Novel Highly Potent AKT Inhibitor TAS-117 Demonstrated Synergistic Antitumor Activity in Combination with Paclitaxel Through Enhancement of Apoptosis Induction. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)72153-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ounzain S, Fujita R, Clark JE, Heads R, Budhram-Mahadeo V. INDUCTION OF BRN-3B/POU4F2 IN CARDIAC MYOCYTES BY ANGIOTENSIN II CAN AFFECT FATE AND SURVIVAL DEPENDING ON CO-EXPRESSION WITH P53. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2012-303148a.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Abe T, Ichikawa K, Fujita R, Okada M, Tanaka K, Fujino N, Ohkubo M, Yonekura K, Shimomura T, Utsugi T. 356 Characterization of TAS-117, a Novel, Highly Potent and Selective Inhibitor of AKT. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)72154-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fujita R. Gravitational Waves from a Particle in Circular Orbits around a Schwarzschild Black Hole to the 22nd Post-Newtonian Order. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1143/ptp.128.971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Fujita R, Sakairi M, Kikuchi T, Nagata S. Corrosion resistant TiO2 film formed on magnesium by liquid phase deposition treatment. Electrochim Acta 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2011.03.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Fujita R. We Cannot Stay the Course. Bioscience 2011. [DOI: 10.1525/bio.2011.61.4.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Miyaji Y, Kobuke M, Jo Y, Fujii T, Kaifu M, Hara R, Kusaka N, Yokoyama T, Fujita R, Nagai A. UP-2.145: Does Transection of the Spermatic Cord Lower the Incidence of Inguinal Hernia After Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy? Urology 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.07.364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fujita R, Hikida W, Tagoshi H. An Efficient Numerical Method for Computing Gravitational Waves Induced by a Particle Moving on Eccentric Inclined Orbits around a Kerr Black Hole. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1143/ptp.121.843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Auster PJ, Fujita R, Kellert SR, Avise J, Campagna C, Cuker B, Dayton P, Heneman B, Kenchington R, Stone G, Notarbartolo DI Sciara G, Glynn P. Developing an ocean ethic: science, utility, aesthetics, self-interest, and different ways of knowing. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY : THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 2009; 23:233-235. [PMID: 18798861 DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2008.01057.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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