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Hirata A, Igarashi M, Iwai H, Tominaga M. Effect of miglitol, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, on atherogenic outcomes in balloon-injured diabetic rats. Horm Metab Res 2009; 41:213-20. [PMID: 19085811 DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1105919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study investigates the effects of miglitol, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, on the development of balloon-injured neointimal thickening in left common carotid artery, and the changes of glucose metabolism and inflammatory responses in Wistar fatty rats, an obese-hyperglycemic animal model, and their littermates, Wistar lean rats. Miglitol was orally administered at 40 mg/100 g of high-fat diet containing 45% kcal as fat to 12-week-old rats for 29 days, and age-matched rats without the agent were used as the respective controls. Balloon catheterization in the left common carotid artery was performed on day 15, and the artery was removed on day 29. Compared with the area ratio of the neointima/media in fatty rats without treatment, those in fatty rats with miglitol and lean rats without treatment were significantly decreased to 80%. The administration of miglitol significantly decreased the levels of plasma glucose, glycoalbumin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and elevated the high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol level in fatty rats. These findings suggest that miglitol could be effective for the suppression of atherogenic outcomes in diabetic Wistar fatty rat, suggesting that the agent may have clinical benefits and contribute to prevent diabetic macroangiopathy.
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Rashed H, Zeno M, Tolly B, Igarashi M, Li D. 110. 3,4-Aminopyridine in motor neuron diseases. Clin Neurophysiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2008.10.128] [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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Kamide H, Igarashi M, Kawashima S, Kimura N, Hayashi K. Study on mixing behavior in a tee piping and numerical analyses for evaluation of thermal striping. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2008.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Igarashi T, Igarashi S, Abe Y, Minegishi T, Liang SG, Igarashi M. A novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of endometriosis: 3-ethyl pyridine (3EP), detected from tobacco smoke – direct effects of a 3EP-loaded vaginal ring on deep and vaginal endometriosis. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Igarashi M. Parametropathy: novel principal cause of female unexplained chronic pelvic pain, and its diagnostic method and effective therapy. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.865] [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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Zhang G, Huong VTT, Battur B, Zhou J, Zhang H, Liao M, Kawase O, Lee EG, Dautu G, Igarashi M, Nishikawa Y, Xuan X. A heterologous prime-boost vaccination regime using DNA and a vaccinia virus, both expressing GRA4, induced protective immunity against Toxoplasma gondii infection in mice. Parasitology 2007; 134:1339-46. [PMID: 17506929 DOI: 10.1017/s0031182007002892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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SUMMARYThe dense granule antigen 4 (GRA4) is known as an immundominant antigen of Toxoplasma gondii and, therefore, is considered as a vaccine candidate. For further evaluation of its vaccine effect, a recombinant plasmid and vaccinia virus, both expressing GRA4, were constructed, and a heterologous prime-boost vaccination regime was performed in a mouse model. The mice immunized with the heterologous prime-boost vaccination regime showed a high level of specific antibody response against GRA4 and a significantly high level of gamma interferon (IFN-gamma) production and survived completely against a subsequent challenge infection with a lethal dose of T. gondii. In addition, the formation of cysts was inhibited in the mice vaccinated with the heterologous prime-boost vaccination regime. These results demonstrate that the heterologous prime-boost vaccination regime using DNA and a vaccinia virus, both expressing GRA4, could induce both humoral and cellular immune responses and provide effective protection against lethal acute and chronic T. gondii infections in mice.
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Memezawa A, Takada I, Takeyama K, Igarashi M, Ito S, Aiba S, Kato S, Kouzmenko AP. Id2 gene-targeted crosstalk between Wnt and retinoid signaling regulates proliferation in human keratinocytes. Oncogene 2007; 26:5038-45. [PMID: 17310985 DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1210320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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We investigated the effect of all-trans-retinoic acid (atRA) on proliferation in several human skin cell lines and found that antiproliferative potency of atRA correlated with the endogenous activity of canonical Wnt signaling. In HaCaT keratinocytes, we found that atRA significantly suppressed the expression of Id2, a member of the inhibitor of differentiation family of transcription factors that regulate cell growth and differentiation. However, no apparent change in the expression of other Wnt targets, like c-Myc or cyclin D1, was observed. Retinoid-induced Id2 gene suppression was associated with decreased levels of histone H3 and H4 acetylation and histone H3 Lys-4 methylation, and with recruitment of the LSD1 demethylase at the Wnt-response element (WRE) (TCF/LEF-binding site), in the Id2 gene promoter. None of such changes was detected at the WRE of c-Myc and cyclin D1 gene promoters. Inhibition of Id2 by short interfering RNA (siRNA) had a similar effect on the proliferation of HaCaT cells as exposure to atRA, whereas anti-beta-catenin siRNA significantly inhibited its antiproliferative effect. These data suggest that downregulation of Id2 gene expression through transcriptional convergence between Wnt and retinoid signaling pathways underlies the antiproliferative effect of retinoids in keratinocytes, and provide evidence of gene-targeted crosstalk between signaling pathways.
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Igarashi M, Schaumburg HH, Powers J, Kishimoto Y, Koilodny E, Suzuki K. FATTY ACID ABNORMALITY IN ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY. J Neurochem 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.1976.tb04461.x-i1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Igarashi M, Khantha M, Vitek V. N-body interatomic potentials for hexagonal close-packed metals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/13642819108225975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Fujikura AS, Nakamura M, Yamazaki N, Igarashi M, Tateda T, Tagami H. Preventive effects of oral combination therapy of Vitamins B2/B6/C and l-cysteine on the development of dry skin in a guinea pig irritation model. J Dermatol Sci 2006; 41:146-9. [PMID: 16324826 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2005.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2005] [Revised: 10/20/2005] [Accepted: 10/25/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Igarashi M, Kita A, Nishikawa K, Nakayama M, Tsunoda K, Namiki A. Use of percutaneous cardiopulmonary support in catastrophic massive pulmonary fat embolism. Br J Anaesth 2006; 96:213-5. [PMID: 16377648 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aei304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We report a patient who sustained massive catastrophic pulmonary fat embolism while undergoing surgery for intramedullary nail of femur. Application of percutaneous cardiopulmonary support, in our view, saved the patient from cardiopulmonary collapse.
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Homma K, Homma Y, Yamaguchi H, Uehara G, Sakai T, Morita Y, Igarashi M, Matsuda M, Ishiwata K. We-P13:359 Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the Japanese. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)81712-5] [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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Kawano F, Wang XD, Lan YB, Yoneshima H, Ishihara A, Igarashi M, Ohira Y. Hindlimb suspension inhibits air-righting due to altered recruitment of neck and back muscles in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 54:229-42. [PMID: 15541201 DOI: 10.2170/jjphysiol.54.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Effects of 9-week hindlimb suspension and 8-week recovery on air-righting reaction in response to drop from a supine position were studied in adult rats. The righting time in rats at the end of suspension (approximately 220 ms) was longer than the age-matched controls (approximately 120 ms, p <0.05). The unloading-related change in righting time was accompanied by lowered activities of electromyogram (EMG) and altered recruitment of both neck and back muscles at a specific stage of drop. After 8 weeks of reambulation, righting time recovered toward the control level (approximately 153 ms, p <0.05), but the EMG activity of back muscle was still less than controls. In contrast, the EMG of neck muscle during fall was even increased. The differences in the characteristics of the muscle fibers between two groups were minor. It is suggested that inhibition of recruitment, rather than the changes in the fiber characteristics, of neck and back muscles is one of the major causes of the slow air-righting.
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Igarashi M, Saitoh Y, Fujii T. Adaptive index of hemoglobin color enhancement for the diagnosis of colorectal disease. Endoscopy 2005; 37:386-8. [PMID: 15824952 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-861094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Omata Y, Kano R, Masukata Y, Kobayashi Y, Igarashi M, Maeda R, Saito A. Development of Neospora caninum Cultured with Human Serum In Vitro and In Vivo. J Parasitol 2005; 91:222-5. [PMID: 15856911 DOI: 10.1645/ge-3364-rn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Because there has been no report of symptomatic Neospora caninum infection in humans, we examined the effect of human serum on the parasite's growth in either a bovine angioendothelial cell or Caco-2 cell culture in vitro and in immunocompromised mice in vivo. There was no difference in intracellular parasite numbers between cells incubated with human serum at 24 hr after challenge and those incubated with fetal bovine serum (FBS), which has no titer for the anti-N. caninum agglutination antibody test. Serum of sheep infected with N. caninum, which has the anti-N. caninum antibody, reduced the numbers of the intracellular parasite significantly. We also showed that there was no inhibitory effect on the intracellular multiplication of the parasite in cells incubated with human serum through incorporation of 3H-uracil. CB-17 scid mice administered human serum daily and challenged with N. caninum died on day 20 or 22 after challenge, when large numbers of parasite clusters were found in the brain, oviduct, adrenal gland, lung, stomach, spleen, skeletal muscle, pancreas, and mesenteric lymph nodes. Scid mice administered FBS survived until the end of the experiment. These results suggest that adult human serum may have no inhibitory effect on the development of N. caninum in vitro and in vivo.
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Miyazawa T, Inokuchi H, Hirokane H, Tsuzuki T, Nakagawa K, Igarashi M. Anti-angiogenic potential of tocotrienol in vitro. BIOCHEMISTRY (MOSCOW) 2004; 69:67-9. [PMID: 14972020 DOI: 10.1023/b:biry.0000016353.18007.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Modulation of angiogenesis is now a recognized strategy for the prevention of various angiogenesis-mediated disorders. We investigated, using well-characterized in vitro systems, the anti-angiogenic property of vitamin E compounds, with particular emphasis on tocotrienol, a natural analog of tocopherol. Tocotrienol, but not tocopherol, inhibited the proliferation of bovine aortic endothelial cells in dose dependent manner at half-maximal concentrations in the low micromolar range. Tocotrienol also significantly inhibited the formation of networks of elongated endothelial cells within 3D collagen gels. From these results, we suggest that tocotrienol is a potential candidate for the development of useful therapeutic agents or preventive food factors for tumor angiogenesis.
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Kawashima T, Igarashi M, Sasaki H. An Anatomical Study of an Electric Organ and its Nerve Supply in the Electric Ray (Torpedinidae Narke japonica). Anat Histol Embryol 2004; 33:294-8. [PMID: 15352883 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2004.00552.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Despite anatomist's great interest in the electric organ (EO) of the electric ray, its detailed morphology remains unclear. In order to understand more completely the architecture of the EO and the branchial organ, it is necessary to examine detailed relationships regarding the origin, course and distribution of nerves innervating the EO. We thus carried out a macroscopic and microscopic anatomical study, focusing on issues, using the 18 sides of nine electric rays. The following results were obtained: (i) the EO was innervated exclusively by the facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves; (ii) although these three cranial nerves consistently innervated the EO, variation in the number of the nerves innervating the EO was observed; (iii) cranial nerves innervated the EO in a segmental manner, at both entry and in the area of distribution. These results suggest that the EO of the electric ray might have differentiated from a non-constant branchial muscle anlage but preserves the branchial segments in terms of the craniocaudal, dorsoventral and proximodistal axes.
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Deguchi R, Igarashi M, Watanabe K, Takagi A. Analysis of the cag pathogenicity island and IS605 of Helicobacter pylori strains isolated from patients with gastric cancer in Japan. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2004; 20 Suppl 1:13-6. [PMID: 15298600 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2004.01982.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND CagA protein is encoded by the cagA gene, which is part of the cag pathogenicity island (PAI) in Helicobacter pylori. Insertion sequence (IS) elements are a diverse set of specialized DNA segments that can move to new sites in bacterial genomes. AIM To determine the role of cagPAI and IS605 in the development of gastric cancer, we analysed cagPAI from patients with gastric cancer and compared the results with the host's CagA antibody status. METHODS H. pylori strains were isolated from 29 gastric cancer patients, and CagA status was determined by measuring serum antibody against CagA. The cagPAI region and IS605 were determined by PCR. RESULTS CagA seropositivity tended to be higher in the IS605/PAI+ group (5/7, 71.4%) than in the IS605/PAI- group (9/22, 40.9%). Association with cag13 was more frequent in the IS605+ group (92.3%; 12/13) than in the IS605- group (25.0%; 4/16; P = 0.0005). CONCLUSIONS cag13 may be associated with the presence of IS605 in gastric cancer patients.
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Sakamoto I, Watanabe S, Sakuma T, Igarashi M, Koike J, Shirai T, Sadahiro S, Nakamura M, Mine T. Intramucosal adenocarcinoma of the appendix: how to find and how to treat. Endoscopy 2003; 35:785-7. [PMID: 12929032 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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A colonoscopic examination of a 58-year-old man revealed a small elevated lesion inside the orifice of the appendix. Using a polypectomy snare, a nodular polypoid lesion with a diameter of ca. 20 mm was removed from the lumen of the appendix. Histopathology showed that it was a well-differentiated adenocarcinoma. This is the first report of an intramucosal adenocarcinoma of the appendix diagnosed preoperatively; laparoscopy-assisted colectomy with a D2 lymph-node dissection was carried out. Endoscopists should consider an appendiceal tumor when an erosion, elevation, or deformity is seen in the head of the cecum.
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Igarashi M, Irwin CR, Locke M, Mackenzie IC. Construction of large area organotypical cultures of oral mucosa and skin. J Oral Pathol Med 2003; 32:422-30. [PMID: 12846789 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0714.2003.00090.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Skin and oral mucosal keratinocytes grown in vitro usually lose their normal patterns of differentiation, unless grown as organotypical cultures that are constructed by allowing collagen gels containing fibroblasts to contract before they are plated with keratinocytes and raised to the air/medium interface. However, the contraction process tends to produce small irregular cultures. METHODS To generate uniformly differentiating large cultures, we have investigated several aspects of the factors involved in the culture construction. By adjusting the number of fibroblasts used and by plating the matrices with keratinocytes prior to contraction, cultures of up to 72 cm2 were constructed. RESULTS The cultures retained almost the full surface areas of the original matrices and showed uniform patterns of epithelial plating and differentiation. Immunostaining for cytokeratins and integrins indicated restoration of in vitro phenotypes similar to those of the epithelial tissues of origin. CONCLUSIONS These methods successfully generate cultures required for certain types of investigations and tissues that are suitable for clinical use as grafts.
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Igarashi M, Hirata A, Kadomoto Y, Sugae N, Yamaguchi H, Jimbu Y, Kato T, Tominaga M. 3P-0667 Mechanism of inhibitory effect of statins on vascular smooth muscle cell growth: Comparison with atorvastatin and pravastatin. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(03)90887-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Igarashi M, Oosterveld WJ, Thomsen J, Watanabe I, Rubin W. Panel discussion synthesis: how to evaluate the effect of medical treatment of vertigo. Adv Otorhinolaryngol 2002; 30:345-9. [PMID: 12325221 DOI: 10.1159/000407672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hamaki T, Katori H, Kami M, Yamato T, Yamakado H, Itoh T, Kusumi E, Igarashi M, Ueyama J, Kanda Y, Miyakoshi S, Mineishi S, Morinaga S, Mukai M, Hayashi M, Takaue Y, Hara S, Mutou Y. Successful allogeneic blood stem cell transplantation for aplastic anemia in a patient with renal insufficiency requiring dialysis. Bone Marrow Transplant 2002; 30:195-8. [PMID: 12189539 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1703584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2001] [Accepted: 01/24/2002] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A 27-year-old man with aplastic anemia and renal insufficiency requiring dialysis underwent allogeneic PBSCT. The preparative regimen consisted of melphalan, ATG and TLI. GVHD prophylaxis consisted of cyclosporine and prednisolone. He was dialyzed prior to administration of melphalan and at 24 and 72 h after it. Otherwise, the dialysis schedule was unchanged, at three times a week. Engraftment was rapid. Regimen-related toxicity was minimal. Pharmacokinetic parameters of melphalan were not significantly altered with its plasma half-life 1.5 h. Patients with renal failure can receive allogeneic HSCT, and a combination of melphalan, ATG and TLI may serve as an alternative to CY and ATG.
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Yoshihara T, Satoh M, Igarashi M. Ultracytochemical localization of Ca2+-ATPase activity in the endolymphatic sac of the chick. MEDICAL ELECTRON MICROSCOPY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CLINICAL ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2002; 33:130-4. [PMID: 11810470 DOI: 10.1007/s007950000012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2000] [Accepted: 10/10/2000] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The localization of Ca2+-ATPase activity was examined ultracytochemically in the endolymphatic sac (ES) of the 1-day-old chick. The reaction products showing Ca2+-ATPase activity were localized along the microvilli and the apical cell membranes of the epithelial cells of the ES. The lateral cell membranes also showed mild activity. These reactions were completely abolished when either Ca2+ or ATP was omitted from the incubation medium. The results suggest that Ca2+-ATPase plays a significant role as a Ca2+ pump for regulation of the Ca2+ concentration in the endolymph of the ES.
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