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Iizumi T, Yoshino M, Kagaya H, Hori K, Ono T. Effect of tongue-palate contact mode on food transport during mastication. J Oral Rehabil 2018; 45:605-611. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hashimoto A, Hirayama K, Takahashi H, Matsumura M, Okada G, Chen C, Huang J, Kakishima M, Ono T, Tanaka K. Resolving the Lophiostoma bipolare complex: Generic delimitations within Lophiostomataceae. Stud Mycol 2018; 90:161-189. [PMID: 29632417 PMCID: PMC5889712 DOI: 10.1016/j.simyco.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Lophiostoma bipolare was taxonomically revised based on the morphological observations and phylogenetic analyses of molecular data from nuclear rDNA SSU-ITS-LSU, TUB, tef1, and rpb2 genes. Twenty-nine strains were morphologically similar to Lo. bipolare. A total of 174 sequences were generated from the Lo. bipolare complex. Phylogenetic analyses based on TUB sequence revealed 11 distinct species within the Lo. bipolare complex. Morphological features of the ascospores and the anatomical structure of the ascomata from both field collections as well as axenic culture, which have been reported previously as variable features at intraspecific levels, were compared to evaluate the taxonomic reliability of these features. To clarify the generic position of the 11 species, phylogenetic analyses were done on SSU-ITS-LSU-tef1-rpb2 gene sequences. The Lo. bipolare complex shared phylogenetic relationships with Pseudolophiostoma and Vaginatispora, and formed an additional five distinct clades from other members of Lophiostomataceae. According to its phylogenetic position, Lo. bipolare sensu stricto was distantly related to Lophiostoma s. str., and formed an independent clade within Lophiostomataceae. Lophiostoma bipolare s. str. could be distinguished from the other lophiostomataceous genera by the clypeus around the ostiolar neck and by the thin and uniformly thick peridium. A novel genus described as Lentistoma was established to accommodate this species, and the epitypification of Lentistoma bipolare (basionym: Massarina bipolaris) was proposed. Other lineages of the Lo. bipolare complex could not be separated on the basis of the ascospore size and sheath variations, but were distinguished based on ascomatal features, such as the existence of the clypeus, brown hyphae surrounding the peridium, and the contexture of the peridium, which were stable indicators of generic boundaries in Lophiostomataceae. Four additional new genera with five new species were recognised based on these morphological differences: Crassiclypeus (C. aquaticus), Flabellascoma (F. cycadicola and F. minimum), Leptoparies (Lep. palmarum), and Pseudopaucispora (Pseudop. brunneospora). Three new species were added to Pseudolophiostoma (Pseudol. cornisporum, Pseudol. obtusisporum, and Pseudol. tropicum) and two new species were added to Vaginatispora (V. amygdali and V. scabrispora). The re-evaluation of the validity of several previously recognised genera resulted in the introduction of two new genera with new combinations for Lophiostoma pseudoarmatisporum as Parapaucispora pseudoarmatispora and Vaginatispora fuckelii as Neovaginatispora fuckelii.
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- 1 new typification
- 21 new taxa
- Crassiclypeus A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Crassiclypeus aquaticus A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Flabellascoma A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Flabellascoma cycadicola A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Flabellascoma minimum A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Freshwater fungi
- Lentistoma A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Lentistoma bipolare (K.D. Hyde) A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Leptoparies A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Leptoparies palmarum A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Massarina bipolaris K.D. Hyde
- Neovaginatispora A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Neovaginatispora fuckelii (Sacc.) A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Parapaucispora A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Parapaucispora pseudoarmatispora (Hay. Takah. et al.) A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Pleosporales
- Pseudolophiostoma cornisporum A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Pseudolophiostoma obtusisporum A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Pseudolophiostoma tropicum A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Pseudopaucispora A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Pseudopaucispora brunneospora A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Species complex
- Systematics
- Taxonomy
- Vaginatispora amygdali A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
- Vaginatispora scabrispora A. Hashim., K. Hiray. & Kaz. Tanaka
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Minagi Y, Ono T, Hori K, Fujiwara S, Tokuda Y, Murakami K, Maeda Y, Sakoda S, Yokoe M, Mihara M, Mochizuki H. Cover Image. J Oral Rehabil 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ogino K, Sasaki Y, Kurosawa Y, Ogo S, Yabe T, Kondo W, Ono T, Kojima K, Sekine Y. Hydrogen Production by Water Decomposition through Redox Reaction of Ce-based Metal Oxide Systems in Electric Field. CHEM LETT 2018. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.180055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ogai N, Nonaka I, Toda Y, Ono T, Minegishi S, Inou A, Hachiya M, Fukamizu H. Enhanced immunity in intradermal vaccination by novel hollow microneedles. Skin Res Technol 2018; 24:630-635. [PMID: 29707828 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The intradermal (ID) route for vaccination represents an effective alternative to subcutaneous (SC)/intramuscular administration to induce protective immunity. However, a critical issue associated with ID vaccination is the precise delivery of solution in the upper dermis, which ensures enhanced immunity. METHODS We fabricated a hollow microneedle unit made of poly-glycolic acid by injection molding and bonding, and created a dedicated prototype injector. To ensure ID delivery of solution, the injected site was macroscopically and microscopically examined. Serum immunoglobulin G antibody production was measured by enzyme immunoassay and compared in groups of rats following either ID delivery with microneedles or SC administration with a 27-G stainless needle of graded vaccine doses. RESULTS The unit used a tandem array of six microneedles, each with a side delivery hole, and a conduit inside for solution. Microneedles installed in the injector punctured the skin with the aid of a spring. Injection of solution formed a wheal due to ID distribution. Histologically, a wedge-shaped skin defect in the upper skin corresponded to each puncture site. Antibody titers following vaccinations on days 1 and 8 were significantly higher with ID injection than with SC delivery on day 15 and every 7 days thereafter until day 36 with mumps vaccination, and until day 36 with varicella vaccination. CONCLUSIONS The microneedle unit presented here delivered solution intradermally without any difficulty and evoked antibody responses against viruses even with the reduced vaccine volume. Our findings confirm promising results of ID delivery as an immunogenic option to enhance vaccination efficacy.
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Imanishi A, Ono T, Omori Y, Sagawa Y, Takahashi Y, Tsutsui K, Watanabe M, Kanbayashi T, Shimizu T. 0626 Increasing Number Of Cases Who Had Both Hypersomnia Disorders And Developmental Disorders, Such As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)And autism spectrum disorder (ASD)In Japan. Sleep 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy061.625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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takeshima M, Kanbayashi T, Imanishi A, Ono T, Omori Y, Shimizu T. 0725 The Prevalence And Actual Condition Of Short Sleepers Among The University Students In Japan. Sleep 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy061.724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Yamada KT, Suzuki M, Pradipto AM, Koyama T, Kim S, Kim KJ, Ono S, Taniguchi T, Mizuno H, Ando F, Oda K, Kakizakai H, Moriyama T, Nakamura K, Chiba D, Ono T. Microscopic Investigation into the Electric Field Effect on Proximity-Induced Magnetism in Pt. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2018; 120:157203. [PMID: 29756866 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.120.157203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Electric field effects on magnetism in metals have attracted widespread attention, but the microscopic mechanism is still controversial. We experimentally show the relevancy between the electric field effect on magnetism and on the electronic structure in Pt in a ferromagnetic state using element-specific measurements: x-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Electric fields are applied to the surface of ultrathin metallic Pt, in which a magnetic moment is induced by the ferromagnetic proximity effect resulting from a Co underlayer. XMCD and XAS measurements performed under the application of electric fields reveal that both the spin and orbital magnetic moments of Pt atoms are electrically modulated, which can be explained not only by the electric-field-induced shift of the Fermi level but also by the change in the orbital hybridizations.
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Minagi Y, Ono T, Hori K, Fujiwara S, Tokuda Y, Murakami K, Maeda Y, Sakoda S, Yokoe M, Mihara M, Mochizuki H. Relationships between dysphagia and tongue pressure during swallowing in Parkinson's disease patients. J Oral Rehabil 2018; 45:459-466. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Iguchi T, Ohkubo M, Sugiyama T, Hori K, Ono T, Ishida R. Effects of water viscosity and tongue ingestion site on tongue pressure during food bolus propulsion. J Oral Rehabil 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Murakami S, Ijima H, Ono T, Kawakami K. Development of Co-Culture System of Hepatocytes with Bone Marrow Cells for Expression and Maintenance of Hepatic Functions. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 27:118-26. [PMID: 15061474 DOI: 10.1177/039139880402700207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, a co-culture system of hepatocytes and bone marrow cells (BMCs) was developed and characterized for the expression and maintenance of ammonia metabolism and albumin secretion activities. A culture medium supplemented with epidermal growth factor, insulin, L-proline, hydrocortisone and 20 % (v/v) heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum was developed. In addition to adhesive bone marrow cells, the co-existence of non-adhesive bone marrow cells was effective in expressing liver-specific functions for at least 3 weeks. On the other hand, experiments with Transwell in which cultured cells were separated by a semi-permeable membrane, suggested that soluble factors secreted by BMCs are the key components in the functional enhancement of cells. Furthermore, direct contact between hepatocytes and BMCs enhanced the formation of spheroids and the expression of liver specific functions. These results indicate that this co-culture system is promising in, for example, bioartificial liver, regenerative medicine, and liver function simulator applications.
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Ijima H, Kuroda S, Ono T, Kawakami K. Digoxin Transport by Renal Proximal Tubule Cells is Enhanced by Adhesive Synthetic RGD Peptide. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 30:25-33. [PMID: 17295190 DOI: 10.1177/039139880703000105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction The dialyzer apparatus has been widely used as an artificial kidney in medical treatment. However, side effects such as amyloidosis have occurred during long-term treatment. Therefore, we focused on developing a hybrid artificial kidney with a filtration and reabsorption apparatus, but it was found that cells spread extensively and it is difficult to maintain a uniform monolayer with a regular cell shape on a collagen-coated substrate. The purpose of this study was to improve cell adhesion, uniform stable monolayer formation and active transport function by immobilization of arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) on the culture substratum. Materials and Methods Polycarbonate semipermeable membranes were coated with collagen, fibronectin, laminin and synthetic polypeptide, including RGD (Pronectin F). Cell adhesion and digoxin transport were estimated using a renal proximal tubule cell line that overexpressed the P-glycoprotein gene. Results and Discussion Under initial and confluent conditions, immobilized cell density in Pronectin F-coated wells was higher than that under other conditions. Transepithelial electrical resistance and digoxin transport activity on Pronectin F-coated membranes were the highest of all conditions. This might have been caused by uniform cell morphology and high cell density.
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Haruyama A, Kameyama A, Ono T, Baba Y, Sugiyama T, Sugiyama S, Takahashi T. Combined effects of electric toothbrushing and dentifrice
on artificial stain removal: An in vitro study. J Clin Exp Dent 2018; 10:e200-e205. [PMID: 29721218 PMCID: PMC5923887 DOI: 10.4317/jced.54312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background This in vitro study aimed to clarify the combined effect of electric toothbrushing and dentifrice on the removal of artificial stain. Material and Methods Twenty-five bovine incisors were cut at the cervix and the crown was embedded in auto-cured acrylic resin. Specimens were abraded using #240 SiC paper to obtain a flat enamel surface, and 20 specimens were treated with 10% citric acid / 3% ferric chloride solution followed by 1% tannic acid solution to produce surface staining. They were divided into four groups: 1) brushing with an electric toothbrush and whitening dentifrice (group S+B); 2) brushing with an electric toothbrush and fluoride dentifrice (group S+C); 3) brushing with an electric toothbrush and no dentifrice (group S); and 4) no brushing (control group). The remaining five specimens were used as a baseline. Color values (L*, a*, and b* were measured before brushing (0 min), and at 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, and 20 min using a microscopic area spectrophotometer. The color change (ΔE) was calculated by subtracting the baseline values from the final color values obtained at each time point. The data were statistically analyzed using two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance and Tukey’s honest significant difference test as a post hoc test (p<0.05). Results The L* values of groups S+B and S+C increased over time (p<0.05), but no significant differences were observed in group S and the control group at any of the time points (p>0.05). Groups S+B and S+C demonstrated greater ΔE values than group S. Conclusions The combination of electric toothbrushing and dentifrice removed the artificial stain more effectively than brushing without dentifrice. However, the stain removal was limited. The two dentifrices evaluated in this study exhibited similar stain removal effects. Key words:Color change, stain removal, dentifrice, electric toothbrush, whitening effect.
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Hosomichi J, Maeda H, Kuma Y, Oishi S, Yoshida KI, Ono T. Differential effects of intermittent hypoxia on phenotypic and metabolic features of airway muscles in weaning- and adolescent-aged rats. Sleep Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.11.394] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Kanaguchi Arita A, Yonemitsu I, Ikeda Y, Miyazaki M, Ono T. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulation for mandibular condyle osteoarthritis lesions in rats. Oral Dis 2017; 24:600-610. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Revised: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kobayashi J, Yanagisawa R, Ono T, Tatsuzawa Y, Tokutake Y, Kubota N, Hidaka E, Sakashita K, Kojima S, Shimodaira S, Nakamura T. Administration of platelet concentrates suspended in bicarbonated Ringer's solution in children who had platelet transfusion reactions. Vox Sang 2017; 113:128-135. [DOI: 10.1111/vox.12608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ishida M, Sakata N, Ise I, Ono T, Shimura M, Ishii K, Murakami M, Takadate T, Aoki T, Kudo K, Ohnuma S, Fukase K, Ohtsuka H, Mizuma M, Hayashi H, Nakagawa K, Morikawa T, Motoi F, Naitoh T, Unno M. The comparative anatomy of the folds, fossae, and adhesions around the duodenojejunal flexure in mammals. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2017; 77:286-292. [PMID: 29064554 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2017.0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anatomical knowledge of the duodenojejunal flexure is necessary for abdominal surgeries, and also important for physiologic studies about the duodenum. But little is known about the anatomy of this region in mammals. Here, we examined comparative anatomy to understand the anatomical formation of the duodenojejunal flexure in mammals. MATERIALS AND METHODS The areas around the duonenojejunal flexure were ob-served in mouse, rat, dog, pig, and human, and the anatomical structures around the duodenojejunal junction in the animals were compared with those in human. RESULTS The superior and inferior duodenal folds, and the superior and inferior duodenal fossae were identified in all examined humans. In pig, the structures were not clearly identified because the duodenum strongly adhered to the retroperitoneum and to the mesocolon. In mouse, rat, and dog, only the plica duodenocolica, which is regarded as the animal counterpart of the superior duo-denal fold in human, was identified, and other folds or fossae were not observed, probably because the duodenum was not fixed to the parietal peritoneum in those animals. Transection of the plica duodenocolica could return the normally rotated intestine back to the state of non-rotation in rat. CONCLUSIONS This study showed the anatomical similarities and dissimilarities of the duodenojejunal flexure among the mammals. Anatomical knowledge of the area is useful for duodenal and pancreatic surgeries, and for animal studies about the duodenum. (Folia Morphol 2018; 77, 2: 286-292).
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Iwasaki M, Yoshihara A, Sato N, Sato M, Minagawa K, Shimada M, Nishimuta M, Ansai T, Yoshitake Y, Ono T, Miyazaki H. A 5-year longitudinal study of association of maximum bite force with development of frailty in community-dwelling older adults. J Oral Rehabil 2017; 45:17-24. [PMID: 28965370 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To determine whether maximum bite force (MBF), an objective measure of oral function, is associated with development of frailty in community-dwelling older adults. This prospective cohort study included community-dwelling Japanese adults aged 75 years at baseline (n = 322). Baseline MBF was measured using an electronic recording device (Occlusal Force-Meter GM10). Follow-up examinations, including physical fitness and anthropometric evaluation and structured questionnaires, were administered annually over a 5-year period to determine the incidence of frailty, which was defined by the presence of 3 or more of the following 5 components derived from the Cardiovascular Health Study: low level of mobility, low physical activity level, weakness, shrinking and poor endurance and energy. Adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) of incidence of frailty according to sex-stratified tertiles of baseline MBF were calculated using Cox proportional hazards regression models. During the follow-up, 49 participants (15.2%) developed frailty. Participants in the lower tertile of MBF exhibited a significantly greater risk of frailty than those in the upper tertile. After adjustment for sex, depression, diabetes and Eichner index, the adjusted HRs for frailty in the upper through lower tertiles of MBF were 1.00 (reference), 1.27 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.50-3.20) and 2.78 (95% CI: 1.15-6.72), respectively (P for trend = .01). Poor oral function, as indicated by low MBF, increases the risk of development of frailty among elderly men and women.
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Epp SW, Hada M, Zhong Y, Kumagai Y, Motomura K, Mizote S, Ono T, Owada S, Axford D, Bakhtiarzadeh S, Fukuzawa H, Hayashi Y, Katayama T, Marx A, Müller-Werkmeister HM, Owen RL, Sherrell DA, Tono K, Ueda K, Westermeier F, Miller RJD. Time zero determination for FEL pump-probe studies based on ultrafast melting of bismuth. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (MELVILLE, N.Y.) 2017; 4:054308. [PMID: 29152535 PMCID: PMC5658228 DOI: 10.1063/1.4999701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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A common challenge for pump-probe studies of structural dynamics at X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) is the determination of time zero (T0)-the time an optical pulse (e.g., an optical laser) arrives coincidently with the probe pulse (e.g., a XFEL pulse) at the sample position. In some cases, T0 might be extracted from the structural dynamics of the sample's observed response itself, but generally, an independent robust method is required or would be superior to the inferred determination of T0. In this paper, we present how the structural dynamics in ultrafast melting of bismuth can be exploited for a quickly performed, reliable and accurate determination of T0 with a precision below 20 fs and an overall experimental accuracy of 50 fs to 150 fs (estimated). Our approach is potentially useful and applicable for fixed-target XFEL experiments, such as serial femtosecond crystallography, utilizing an optical pump pulse in the ultraviolet to near infrared spectral range and a pixelated 2D photon detector for recording crystallographic diffraction patterns in transmission geometry. In comparison to many other suitable approaches, our method is fairly independent of the pumping wavelength (UV-IR) as well as of the X-ray energy and offers a favorable signal contrast. The technique is exploitable not only for the determination of temporal characteristics of the experiment at the interaction point but also for investigating important conditions affecting experimental control such as spatial overlap and beam spot sizes.
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Yazaki Y, Iijima R, Takenaka H, Kogame N, Watanabe M, Niikura H, Hayashi F, Tokue M, Ono T, Hara H, Moroi M, Nakamura M. P5289Evaluation of hemoconcentration based a multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis on admission is useful risk stratification in acute decompensated heart failure. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p5289] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Hashimoto G, Suzuki M, Hayama H, Makino K, Ikeda N, Ono T, Iijima R, Hara H, Moroi M, Nakamura M. P158Left atrial appendage ejection fraction assessed by three dimensional transesophageal echocardiography predicts cardiogenic embolization in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx501.p158] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ono T, Miyoshi T, Ohno Y, Syokoku G, Yamamoto K, Tokioka K, Kawai Y, Ito H. P5453Cardio-ankle vascular index, a novel parameter of subclinical atherosclerosis predicts prognosis in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p5453] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abe O, Misaka S, Sato H, Ogata H, Ono T, Shikama Y, Onoue S, Yabe H, Kimura J. Effect Of Epigallocatechin Gallate on Pharmacokinetics of NADOLOL In Healthy Volunteers. Clin Ther 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2017.05.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hayama H, Suzuki M, Hashimoto G, Makino K, Ono T, Iijima R, Hara H, Hara H, Okazaki O, Hiroi Y, Moroi M, Ozaki S, Nakamura M. P2401Leaflet thrombosis after aortic valve reconstruction surgery using autologous pericardium. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.p2401] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ohno Y, Miyoshi T, Ono T, Nakamura K, Morita H, Ito H. P4931Significant impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on the association of arterial stiffness with left ventricular hypertrophy and left ventricular diastolic function. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p4931] [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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Misaka S, Abe O, Ono T, Ono Y, Ogata H, Miura I, Shikama Y, Yabe H, Kimura J. Single Ingestion of Green Tea Substantially Decrease Plasma Concentrations of Nadolol In Healthy Volunteers. Clin Ther 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2017.05.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ono T, Date I, Imaoka T, Shingo T, Furuta T, Asari S, Ohmoto T. Evaluation of Intracerebral Grafting of Dopamine-Secreting PC12 Cells into Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Brain. Cell Transplant 2017; 6:511-3. [PMID: 9331503 DOI: 10.1177/096368979700600512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The PC12 pheochromocytoma tumor cell line is derived from a rat adrenal medullary tumor and secretes dopamine. We have previously reported that grafted microencapsulated PC12 cells using agarose and poly(styrene sulfonic acid) survived in the xenogeneic brain without immunosuppression. To investigate whether unencapsulated PC12 cells form a tumor and how they provoke immunological reaction, PC12 cell suspension was implanted into the striatum of Sprague-Dawley rat (allogeneic graft) or guinea pig (xenogeneic graft) and histological analysis using Nissl stain and immunocytochemical analysis using antityrosine hydroxylase (TH) antibody were performed 1, 2, and 4 wk after transplantation. Host animals were not immunosuppressed. PC12 cells formed a mass 1 and 2 wk after transplantation both in allogeneic and xenogeneic brain. These grafted PC12 cells were immunoreactive to anti-TH antibody. Four weeks after transplantation, however, grafted PC12 cells in the allogeneic brain were only found within the restricted area near the site of implantation. In the xenogeneic brain, only the trace of grafted PC12 cells were found around the site of implantation 4 wk after transplantation. In both allogeneic and xenogeneic animals, a number of lymphocytes were found in and around the grafts at all period investigated. These findings indicate that PC12 cells could survive in the allogeneic or xenogeneic brain for 2 wk and were ultimately rejected by immunological reaction by 4 wk after transplantation. Implantation of encapsulated PC12 cells in the allogeneic or xenogeneic brain is considered a safe and effective method for delivering dopamine into the brain because PC12 cells will not form a tumor in the long-term even if capsules are damaged in some reason.
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Kaku S, Tsuji S, Ono T, Kimura F, Murakami T. Successful management of complete placenta previa after intrauterine fetal death in a second-trimester pregnancy by uterine artery embolization: case report and literature review. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2017. [DOI: 10.12891/ceog3353.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Imanishi A, Kawazoe T, Hamada Y, Ohmori Y, Sagawa Y, Ono T, Takahashi Y, Takahashi J, Tsutui K, Kanbayashi T, Shimizu T. 0656 SYMPTOMATIC NARCOLEPSY AMONG INHERITED DISORDER,SUCH AS NIEMANN-PICK TYPE C. Sleep 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.655] [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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Ito SU, Kanbayashi T, Ito A, Kimoto Y, Ono T, Satake M, Shioya T, Shimizu T, Nishino S. 0348 RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF SUVOREXANT, ZOLPIDEM AND RAMELTEON IN HEALTHY ELDERLY SUBJECTS: A RANDOMIZED DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY. Sleep 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.347] [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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Ono T. 0668 EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL RIA AND ELISA FOR MEASURING CSF OREXIN-A (HYPOCRETIN-1). Sleep 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Morimoto T, Miyamoto T, Yamakawa H, Terashige T, Ono T, Kida N, Okamoto H. Terahertz-Field-Induced Large Macroscopic Polarization and Domain-Wall Dynamics in an Organic Molecular Dielectric. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2017; 118:107602. [PMID: 28339244 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.118.107602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A rapid polarization control in paraelectric materials is important for an ultrafast optical switching useful in the future optical communication. In this study, we applied terahertz-pump second-harmonic-generation-probe and optical-reflectivity-probe spectroscopies to the paraelectric neutral phase of an organic molecular dielectric, tetrathiafulvalene-p-chloranil and revealed that a terahertz pulse with the electric-field amplitude of ∼400 kV/cm produces in the subpicosecond time scale a large macroscopic polarization whose magnitude reaches ∼20% of that in the ferroelectric ionic phase. Such a large polarization generation is attributed to the intermolecular charge transfers and breathing motions of domain walls between microscopic neutral and ionic domains induced by the terahertz electric field.
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Schimmel M, Ono T, Lam OLT, Müller F. Oro-facial impairment in stroke patients. J Oral Rehabil 2017; 44:313-326. [PMID: 28128465 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Stroke is considered one of the leading causes of death and acquired disability with a peak prevalence over the age of 80 years. Stroke may cause debilitating neurological deficiencies that frequently result in sensory deficits, motor impairment, muscular atrophy, cognitive deficits and psychosocial impairment. Oro-facial impairment may occur due to the frequent involvement of the cranial nerves' cortical representation areas, central nervous system pathways or motoneuron pools. The aim of this narrative, non-systematic review was to discuss the implications of stroke on oro-facial functions and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Stroke patients demonstrate an impaired masticatory performance, possibly due to reduced tongue forces and disturbed oral sensitivity. Furthermore, facial asymmetry is common, but mostly discrete and lip restraining forces are reduced. Bite force is not different between the ipsi- and contra-lesional side. In contrast, the contra-lesional handgrip strength and tongue-palate contact during swallowing are significantly impaired. OHRQoL is significantly reduced mainly because of the functional impairment. It can be concluded that impaired chewing efficiency, dysphagia, facial asymmetry, reduced lip force and OHRQoL are quantifiable symptoms of oro-facial impairment following a stroke. In the absence of functional rehabilitation, these symptoms seem not to improve. Furthermore, stroke affects the upper limb and the masseter muscle differently, both, at a functional and a morphological level. The rehabilitation of stroke survivors should, therefore, also seek to improve the strength and co-ordination of the oro-facial musculature. This would in turn help improve OHRQoL and the masticatory function, subsequently preventing weight loss and malnutrition.
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Domae S, Takakura H, Kunisada Y, Ono T, Sasaki A, Asahina I. The immunological impact of chemotherapy on the tumour microenvironment of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kaku S, Tsuji S, Ono T, Kimura F, Murakami T. Successful management of complete placenta previa after intrauterine fetal death in a second-trimester pregnancy by uterine artery embolization: case report and literature review. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2017; 44:458-460. [PMID: 29949293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A 27-year-old woman with complete placenta previa was referred at 22 weeks of gestation because of vaginal bleeding and fetal growth restriction. At 24 weeks, sudden fetal death occurred, but bleeding continued and transvaginal sonography revealed abundant periplacental blood flow in the uterine wall. To avoid cesarean section, the authors performed uterine artery embolization (UAE) be- fore vaginal delivery of the fetus. Subsequently, there was little bleeding when laminaria was inserted for cervical ripening and the fetus was delivered vaginally by using vaginal gemeprost. Total blood loss was only 149 ml. The present case suggests that UAE may be an option for patients with placenta previa who desire vaginal delivery after intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) in a second-trimester pregnancy.
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Temporal changes in cerebral blood flow induced by jaw movement have yet to be investigated. To assess the influence of pattern and intensity of muscle contraction during jaw movement on task-induced change in cerebral blood flow, we performed bilateral transcranial Doppler ultrasound examination during clenching, gum chewing, and tooth tapping in healthy volunteers. A random-effects model analysis revealed a significant increase in middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity during clenching (high muscle activity) and gum chewing (moderate muscle activity), compared with the preceding rest period; however, such an increase was not detected during tooth tapping (low muscle activity). Cerebral blood flow was greater on the working side during the intensive isometric contraction of the masseter muscle in clenching. These results suggest that task-induced change in cerebral blood flow during jaw movement is influenced by the change in peripheral circulation evoked by muscle contraction.
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The tongue plays an important role in mastication and swallowing by its contact with the hard palate. Using an experimental palatal plate with 7 pressure sensors, and recording jaw movement using mandibular kinesiography, we assessed, in healthy subjects, the coordination of tongue and jaw movements during the entire masticatory sequence of solids, by measuring tongue pressure against the hard palate. Tongue pressure appeared during the occlusal phase, reached a peak near the start of opening, and disappeared during opening. Specific patterns in order, duration, and magnitude of tongue pressure were seen at the 7 pressure sensors in each chewing stroke. Magnitude and duration were significantly larger in the late stage of chewing (8 strokes before initial swallowing) than in the early stage (until 8 strokes after starting mastication). The normal pattern of tongue contact against the hard palate, control of tongue activity, and coordination with jaw movement during mastication is described.
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Shinagawa H, Ono T, Honda E, Sasaki T, Taira M, Iriki A, Kuroda T, Ohyama K. Chewing-side Preference is Involved in Differential Cortical Activation Patterns during Tongue Movements after Bilateral Gum-chewing: a Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study. J Dent Res 2016; 83:762-6. [PMID: 15381715 DOI: 10.1177/154405910408301005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Contralateral dominance in the activation of the primary sensorimotor cortex (S1/M1) during tongue movements (TMs) has been shown to be associated with a chewing-side preference (CSP). However, little is known about its interaction with chewing-related cortical activation. Functional magnetic resonance imaging was performed before and after gum-chewing in six subjects who exhibited a left CSP to determine the relationship between the CSP and activation patterns in the S1/M1 during TMs. Before the subjects chewed the gum, activation foci were found in the bilateral S1/M1. In the left hemisphere, both signal intensity and the area of activation significantly increased during TMs within 10 min after subjects chewed gum. Moreover, this augmented activation significantly decreased within 20 min during tongue protrusion and leftward movement. In the right hemisphere, there were no marked changes during TMs. These results suggest that bilateral gum-chewing enhances activation of the S1/M1 ipsilateral to the CSP during TMs.
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Sato Y, Ono T, Ishikura H, Aihara K, Matsumoto T, Umei N, Tsumiyama W, Tasaka A, Oki S. Effects of unweighting the hind limb on the progression of joint contractures in rats. Physiotherapy 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nakamura H, Kitamura K, Okuni A, lida Y, Ono T, Murakoshi M. MON-LB284: Panax Notoginseng Extract Containing Dammarane-Type Triterpenes Prevents Skeletal Muscle Atrophy. Clin Nutr 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30918-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tada A, Ono T, Saito T, Mori H, Shoji H. Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Patients in our Hospital. J Card Fail 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.07.344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Stigloher J, Decker M, Körner HS, Tanabe K, Moriyama T, Taniguchi T, Hata H, Madami M, Gubbiotti G, Kobayashi K, Ono T, Back CH. Snell's Law for Spin Waves. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2016; 117:037204. [PMID: 27472134 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.117.037204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We report the experimental observation of Snell's law for magnetostatic spin waves in thin ferromagnetic Permalloy films by imaging incident, refracted, and reflected waves. We use a thickness step as the interface between two media with different dispersion relations. Since the dispersion relation for magnetostatic waves in thin ferromagnetic films is anisotropic, deviations from the isotropic Snell's law known in optics are observed for incidence angles larger than 25° with respect to the interface normal between the two magnetic media. Furthermore, we can show that the thickness step modifies the wavelength and the amplitude of the incident waves. Our findings open up a new way of spin wave steering for magnonic applications.
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Iwasaki M, Yoshihara A, Sato N, Sato M, Taylor GW, Ansai T, Ono T, Miyazaki H. Maximum bite force at age 70 years predicts all-cause mortality during the following 13 years in Japanese men. J Oral Rehabil 2016; 43:565-74. [PMID: 27084614 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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There is limited information on the impact of oral function on mortality among older adults. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to examine whether an objective measure of oral function, maximum bite force (MBF), is associated with mortality in older adults during a 13-year follow-up period. Five hundred and fifty-nine community-dwelling Japanese (282 men and 277 women) aged 70 years at baseline were included in the study. Medical and dental examinations and a questionnaire survey were conducted at baseline. Maximum bite force was measured using an electronic recording device (Occlusal Force-Meter GM10). Follow-up investigation to ascertain vital status was conducted 13 years after baseline examinations. Survival rates among MBF tertiles were compared using Cox proportional hazards regression models stratified by sex. There were a total of 111 deaths (82 events for men and 29 for women). Univariable analysis revealed that male participants in the lower MBF tertile had increased risk of all-cause mortality [hazard ratio (HR) = 1·94, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1·13-3·34] compared with those in the upper MBF tertile. This association remained significant after adjustment for confounders (adjusted HR = 1·84, 95% CI = 1·07-3·19). Conversely, no association between MBF and all-cause mortality was observed in female participants. Maximum bite force was independently associated with all-cause mortality in older Japanese male adults. These data provide additional evidence for the association between oral function and geriatric health.
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Choi YH, Yoshimura Y, Kim KJ, Lee K, Kim TW, Ono T, You CY, Jung MH. Field-driven domain wall motion under a bias current in the creep and flow regimes in Pt/[CoSiB/Pt]N nanowires. Sci Rep 2016; 6:23933. [PMID: 27030379 PMCID: PMC4814914 DOI: 10.1038/srep23933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The dynamics of magnetic domain wall (DW) in perpendicular magnetic anisotropy Pt/[CoSiB/Pt]N nanowires was studied by measuring the DW velocity under a magnetic field (H) and an electric current (J) in two extreme regimes of DW creep and flow. Two important findings are addressed. One is that the field-driven DW velocity increases with increasing N in the flow regime, whereas the trend is inverted in the creep regime. The other is that the sign of spin current-induced effective field is gradually reversed with increasing N in both DW creep and flow regimes. To reveal the underlying mechanism of new findings, we performed further experiment and micromagnetic simulation, from which we found that the observed phenomena can be explained by the combined effect of the DW anisotropy, Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction, spin-Hall effect, and spin-transfer torques. Our results shed light on the mechanism of DW dynamics in novel amorphous PMA nanowires, so that this work may open a path to utilize the amorphous PMA in emerging DW-based spintronic devices.
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Fujio T, Sato F, Tachibana Y, Kato T, Tomita A, Higashiyama K, Ono T, Maeda Y, Yoshida A. Revisiting the supratrigeminal nucleus in the rat. Neuroscience 2016; 324:307-20. [PMID: 26987956 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 03/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The supratrigeminal nucleus (Vsup), originally proposed as a premotoneuron pool in the trigeminal reflex arc, is a key structure of jaw movement control. Surprisingly, however, the location of the rat Vsup has not precisely been defined. In light of our previous cat studies, we made two hypotheses regarding the rat Vsup: (1) the Vsup is cytoarchitectonically distinguishable from its surrounding structures; (2) the Vsup receives central axon terminals of the trigeminal mesencephalic nucleus (Vmes) neurons which are primary afferents innervating muscle spindles of jaw-closing muscles and periodontal ligaments around the teeth. To test the first hypothesis, we examined the cytoarchitecture of the rat Vsup. The Vsup was identified as an area medially adjacent to the dorsomedial part of trigeminal principal sensory nucleus (Vp), and extended from the level just rostral to the caudal two-thirds of the trigeminal motor nucleus (Vmo) to the level approximately 150 μm caudal to the Vmo. Our rat Vsup was much smaller and its location was considerably different in comparison to the Vsup reported previously. To evaluate the second hypothesis, we tested the distribution patterns of Vmes primary afferent terminals in the cytoarchitectonically identified Vsup. After transganglionic tracer applications to the masseter, deep temporal, and medial pterygoid nerves, a large number of axon terminals were observed in all parts of Vsup (especially in its medial part). After applications to the inferior alveolar, infraorbital, and lingual nerves, a small number of axon terminals were labeled in the caudolateral Vsup. The Vsup could also be identified electrophysiologically. After electrical stimulation of the masseter nerve, evoked potentials with slow negative component were isolated only in the Vsup. The present findings suggest that the rat Vsup can be cytoarchitectonically and electrophysiologically identified, receives somatotopic termination of the trigeminal primary afferents, and principally receives strong termination of the spindle Vmes primary afferents.
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Ono T, Isobe T, Morita Y, Do LTK, Tanihara F, Taniguchi M, Takagi M, Otoi T. Effects of parity and season on pregnancy rates after the transfer of embryos to repeat-breeder Japanese Black beef cattle. Arch Anim Breed 2016. [DOI: 10.5194/aab-59-45-2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Abstract. Repeat-breeder (RB) cows are a major source of economic waste due to their decreased fertility. Embryo transfer (ET) is an alternative tool to improve the fertility of RB cows. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the effects of recipient parity and the season on pregnancy rates following ET in RB Japanese Black beef cattle. Embryos were transferred nonsurgically to recipients, consisting of 155 heifers (< 2 years old) and 172 cows (< 8 years old), which were defined as RB cattle. Of the recipients that were presented for ET, 57 recipients received a fresh embryo and 270 recipients received a frozen embryo. There were no differences in the pregnancy rates between cattle that received fresh embryos or frozen embryos. The rates of recipients with pregnancy, abortion, stillbirth, and normal calving were similar between heifers and cows. In cows, the pregnancy rates were lower (P < 0.05) in summer (June to August) than in spring (March to May) and winter (December to February). In heifers, however, there were no differences in the pregnancy rates among the seasons. Our findings indicate that in RB Japanese Black beef cattle, the parity of the recipients does not have an effect on the pregnancy rates following the transfer of fresh and frozen embryos. However, heat stress may affect reproductive performance in RB Japanese Black cows.
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Sakaue K, Fukui T, Sasakura C, Hori K, Ono T, Saito I. Tongue pressure production during swallowing in patients with mandibular prognathism. J Oral Rehabil 2016; 43:348-55. [PMID: 26751817 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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UNLABELLED Abnormalities of swallowing in patients with mandibular prognathism have not been evaluated quantitatively. The aim of this study was to compare tongue pressure production for bolus transfer between volunteers with normal occlusion and patients with mandibular prognathism. The control group had 10 female volunteers with normal occlusion, and the patient group had 10 women with mandibular prognathism. Tongue pressure was measured by a palatal sensor sheet at five sites on swallowing 4 mL of a tasteless and odourless jelly. RESULTS The tongue pressure waveform differed between the control and patient groups. The incidence of a double-peak tongue pressure waveform was more frequent in the patient group. In both groups, the exertion of tongue pressure began at the anterior point of the sensor sheet, followed by the peripheral parts. Although the order of expression of tongue pressure was the same for the two groups, maximum tongue pressure at all parts of the sensor sheet was lower in the patient group than in the control group. Furthermore, swallowing time was longer in the patient group than in the control group at the peripheral parts of the palate. These results clearly show the difference in tongue pressure production during swallowing between patients with mandibular prognathism and volunteers with normal occlusion. The current findings suggest that maxillofacial morphology may affect tongue movement during swallowing.
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Imazawa R, Kawano Y, Ono T, Itami K. Development of real-time rotating waveplate Stokes polarimeter using multi-order retardation for ITER poloidal polarimeter. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2016; 87:013503. [PMID: 26827317 DOI: 10.1063/1.4939444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The rotating waveplate Stokes polarimeter was developed for ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) poloidal polarimeter. The generalized model of the rotating waveplate Stokes polarimeter and the algorithm suitable for real-time field-programmable gate array (FPGA) processing were proposed. Since the generalized model takes into account each component associated with the rotation of the waveplate, the Stokes parameters can be accurately measured even in unideal condition such as non-uniformity of the waveplate retardation. Experiments using a He-Ne laser showed that the maximum error and the precision of the Stokes parameter were 3.5% and 1.2%, respectively. The rotation speed of waveplate was 20 000 rpm and time resolution of measuring the Stokes parameter was 3.3 ms. Software emulation showed that the real-time measurement of the Stokes parameter with time resolution of less than 10 ms is possible by using several FPGA boards. Evaluation of measurement capability using a far-infrared laser which ITER poloidal polarimeter will use concluded that measurement error will be reduced by a factor of nine.
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Kosaka T, Ono T, Kida M, Kikui M, Yamamoto M, Yasui S, Nokubi T, Maeda Y, Kokubo Y, Watanabe M, Miyamoto Y. A multifactorial model of masticatory performance: the Suita study. J Oral Rehabil 2015; 43:340-7. [PMID: 26662207 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Previous studies have identified various factors related to masticatory performance. This study was aimed to investigate variations and impacts of factors related to masticatory performance among different occlusal support areas in general urban population in Japan. A total of 1875 Japanese subjects (mean age: 66·7 years) were included in the Suita study. Periodontal status was evaluated using the Community Periodontal Index (CPI). The number of functional teeth and occlusal support areas (OSA) were recorded, and the latter divided into three categories of perfect, decreased and lost OSA based on the Eichner Index. Masticatory performance was determined by means of test gummy jelly. For denture wearers, masticatory performance was measured with the dentures in place. The multiple linear regression analysis showed that, when controlling for other variables, masticatory performance was significantly associated with sex, number of functional teeth, maximum bite force and periodontal status in perfect OSA. Masticatory performance was significantly associated with number of functional teeth, maximum bite force and periodontal status in decreased OSA. In lost OSA, masticatory performance was significantly associated with maximum bite force. Maximum bite force was a factor significantly influencing masticatory performance that was common to all OSA groups. After controlling for possible confounding factors, the number of functional teeth and periodontal status were common factors in the perfect and decreased OSA groups, and only sex was significant in the perfect OSA group. These findings may help in providing dietary guidance to elderly people with tooth loss or periodontal disease.
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Hatayama Y, Nakamura T, Suzuki M, Azami Y, Ono T, Yamaguchi H, Hayashi Y, Tsukiyama I, Hareyama M, Kikuchi Y, Takai Y. Preliminary results of proton-beam therapy for stage III non-small-cell lung cancer. Curr Oncol 2015; 22:e370-5. [PMID: 26628878 PMCID: PMC4608411 DOI: 10.3747/co.22.2523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We conducted a preliminary retrospective evaluation of the efficacy and toxicity of proton-beam therapy (pbt) for stage iii non-small-cell lung cancer. METHODS Between January 2009 and August 2013, 27 patients (26 men, 1 woman) with stage iii non-small-cell lung cancer underwent pbt. The relative biologic effectiveness value of the proton beam was defined as 1.1. The beam energy and spread-out Bragg peak were fine-tuned such that the 90% isodose volume of the prescribed dose encompassed the planning target volume. Of the 27 patients, 11 underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Cumulative survival curves were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Treatment toxicities were evaluated using version 4 of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. RESULTS Median age of the patients was 72 years (range: 57-91 years), and median follow-up was 15.4 months (range: 7.8-36.9 months). Clinical stage was iiia in 14 patients (52%) and iiib in 13 (48%). The median dose of pbt was 77 GyE (range: 66-86.4 GyE). The overall survival rate in the cohort was 92.3% at 1 year and 51.1% at 2 years. Locoregional failure occurred in 7 patients, and distant metastasis, in 10. In 2 patients, initial failure was both locoregional and distant. The 1-year and 2-year rates of local control were 68.1% and 36.4% respectively. The 1-year and 2-year rates of progression-free survival were 39.9% and 21.4% respectively. Two patients experienced grade 3 pneumonitis. CONCLUSIONS For patients with stage iii non-small-cell lung cancer, pbt can be an effective and safe treatment option.
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