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Kitagawa Y, Nakanishi Y, Kataoka Y, Saito T, Yasuda N, Kawakami T, Yamanaka S, Okumura M, Yamaguchi K. Theoretical study of intra- and inter-chain magnetic interactions in [Ni(chxn)2Br]Br2. Polyhedron 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2011.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Benton E, Johnson C, DeWitt J, Yasuda N, Benton E, Moyers M, Frank A. Observations of short-range, high-LET recoil tracks in CR-39 plastic nuclear track detector by visible light microscopy. RADIAT MEAS 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2011.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hayashi K, Yasuda N, Fujita Y, Koizumi S, Yoshida H. Identification of the blast resistance gene Pit in rice cultivars using functional markers. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2010; 121:1357-67. [PMID: 20589366 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-010-1393-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2010] [Accepted: 06/14/2010] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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DNA markers that allow for identification of resistance genes in rice germplasm have a great advantage in resistance breeding because they can assess the existence of the genes without laborious inoculation tests. Functional markers (FMs), which are designed from functional polymorphisms within the sequence of genes, are unaffected by nonfunctional allelic variation and make it possible to identify an individual gene. We previously showed that the resistance function of the rice blast resistance gene Pit in a resistant cultivar, K59, was mainly acquired by up-regulated promoter activity through the insertion of a long terminal repeat (LTR) retrotransposon upstream of Pit. Here, we developed PCR-based DNA markers derived from the LTR-retrotransposon sequence and used these markers to screen worldwide accessions of rice germplasm. We identified 5 cultivars with the LTR-retrotransposon insertion out of 68 rice accessions. The sequence and expression pattern of Pit in the five cultivars were the same as those in K59 and all showed Pit-mediated blast resistance. The results suggest that the functional Pit identified using the markers was derived from a common progenitor. Additionally, comparison of the Pit coding sequences between K59 and susceptible cultivars revealed that one nucleotide polymorphism, which caused an amino acid substitution, offered another target for a FM. These results indicate that our DNA markers should enhance prediction of Pit function and be applicable to a range of rice varieties/landraces cultivated in various regions worldwide and belonging to the temperate japonica, tropical japonica, and indica groups.
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Golovchenko A, Sihver L, Ota S, Skvarč J, Yasuda N, Kodaira S, Timoshenko G, Giacomelli M. Fragmentation of 370MeV/n 20Ne and 470MeV/n 24Mg in light targets. RADIAT MEAS 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2010.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ota A, Masue T, Yasuda N, Tsutsumi A, Mino Y, Ohara H, Ono Y. Psychosocial job characteristics and smoking cessation: A prospective cohort study using the Demand-Control-Support and Effort-Reward Imbalance job stress models. Nicotine Tob Res 2010; 12:287-93. [DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntp212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Shirasaki Y, Tanaka M, Ohishi M, Mizumoto Y, Kawanomoto S, Honda S, Yasuda N, Masunaga Y. Application of Information Technologies on Astronomy: Japanese Virtual Observatory (JVO) Portal. DATA SCIENCE JOURNAL 2010. [DOI: 10.2481/dsj.igy-022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Tanaka M, Shirasaki Y, Ohishi M, Mizumoto Y, Kawanomoto S, Yasuda N, Honda S. Astronomical Research Using Virtual Observatories. DATA SCIENCE JOURNAL 2010. [DOI: 10.2481/dsj.igy-018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Guo SL, Doke T, Zhang DH, Li L, Chen BL, Kikuchi J, Terasawa K, Komiyama M, Hara K, Fuse T, Yasuda N, Murakami T. Study of bubble distributions by high-energy protons in bubble detectors and its hints in neutron detection at higher altitude and in space. RADIAT MEAS 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.10.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kodaira S, Yasuda N, Kawashima H, Kurano M, Hasebe N, Doke T, Ota S, Ogura K. Control of the detection threshold of CR-39 PNTD for measuring ultra heavy nuclei in galactic cosmic rays. RADIAT MEAS 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.10.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Johnson C, Benton E, Yasuda N, Benton E. Analysis of short-range tracks and large track fluences in CR-39 PNTD using atomic force microscopy. RADIAT MEAS 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.10.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hasebe N, Kodaira S, Hareyama M, Yasuda N. A future plan in observing ultra-heavy nuclei (Z=30–110) of cosmic rays with large-scale collector at the lunar base. RADIAT MEAS 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kodaira S, Yasuda N, Kawashima H, Kurano M, Hasebe N, Doke T, Ota S, Tsuruta T, Hasegawa H, Sakai S, Nishi T, Ogura K. Characteristics of the copolymerized CR-39/DAP track detector for the observation of ultra heavy nuclei in galactic cosmic rays. RADIAT MEAS 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ide T, Miyoshi N, Ochiai K, Yasuda N. Oligoastrocytoma of the brain in a hooded crane (Grus monacha). Vet Pathol 2009; 46:309-12. [PMID: 19261644 DOI: 10.1354/vp.46-2-309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A cerebral tumor was identified at necropsy in a mature female hooded crane (Grus monacha). On gross examination, the cut surface of the tumor revealed a soft gelatinous mass. On histologic examination, the tumor was mainly composed of 2 discrete components that resembled oligodendroglioma and astrocytoma. Both components had anaplastic changes, such as pleomorphism, high proliferative activity, microvascular proliferation, and necrosis. The oligodendrogliomatous component showed a honeycomb appearance formed by the accumulation of variably sized neoplastic cells with perinuclear halos and central nuclei. The astrogliomatous component consisted of remarkably pleomorphic cells, including bizarre giant cells. Immunohistochemistry revealed that the oligodendrogliomatous component cells were partially immunoreactive for vimentin and myelin basic protein, and the astrogliomatous component cells were immunoreactive for vimentin, S-100, and glial fibrillary acidic protein. Based on these findings, the tumor was diagnosed as an oligoastrocytoma.
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Tsunoda A, Yasuda N, Nakao K, Narita K, Watanabe M, Matsui N, Kusano M. Phase II Study of S-1 Combined with Irinotecan (CPT-11) in Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer. Oncology 2009; 77:192-6. [DOI: 10.1159/000236017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2009] [Accepted: 06/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hattori T, Shimada H, Yuzawa M, Kinukawa N, Fukuda T, Yasuda N. Needle-shaped deposits on retinal surface in a case of ocular amyloidosis. Eur J Ophthalmol 2008; 18:473-5. [PMID: 18465738 DOI: 10.1177/112067210801800329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To report a case in which optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed needle-shaped deposits on the retinal surface oriented toward the vitreous cavity and immunohistochemical findings suggested light chain-related amyloidosis. METHODS A 59-year-old man with no systemic complications had bilateral neovascular glaucoma and vitreous opacities in the right eye. Vitrectomy was conducted on the right eye and the excised vitreous was examined histopathologically. RESULTS Glass wool-like opacities were observed during vitrectomy. Postoperative fundus examination of the right eye showed retinal hemorrhage and white deposits around blood vessels and on retinal surface. Fluorescein angiography revealed hyperfluorescence of the optic disc, non-perfusion areas, and vascular focal staining. OCT depicted needle-shaped deposits perpendicular to the retinal surface oriented toward the vitreous. Histologic examination of deposits revealed positive reaction for Congo red stain, and immunohistochemical examination demonstrated positive reactivities for anti-lambda and anti-kappa light chains (precursors of amyloid protein), suggesting a diagnosis of light chain-related amyloidosis. CONCLUSIONS In this case, OCT showed needle-shaped deposits perpendicular to the retinal surface. Special staining with Congo red revealed the deposit to be amyloid deposition. Immunohistochemical staining suggested light chain-related amyloidosis. Vascular obstructive lesions and neovascular glaucoma secondary to retinal vascular damage in amyloidosis warrant particular attention.
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Ota S, Kodaira S, Yasuda N, Benton E, Hareyama M, Kurano M, Sato M, Shu D, Hasebe N. Tracking method for the measurement of projectile charge changing cross-section using CR-39 detector with a high speed imaging microscope. RADIAT MEAS 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2008.04.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yamauchi T, Watanabe S, Seto A, Oda K, Yasuda N, Barillon R. Loss of carbonate ester bonds along Fe ion tracks in thin CR-39 films. RADIAT MEAS 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2008.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kodaira S, Aasaeda M, Doke T, Hareyama M, Hasebe N, Ogura K, Yasuda N, Tsuruta T, Kori Y. Track detector of CR-39-DAP-copolymer with variable threshold to detect trans-iron nuclei in galactic cosmic rays. RADIAT MEAS 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2008.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yasuda N, Noguchi MT, Fujita Y. Induced Rice Resistance to Blast Varies as a Function of Magnaporthe grisea Avirulence Genes. PLANT DISEASE 2008; 92:1144-1149. [PMID: 30769489 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-92-8-1144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Incompatibility reactions between rice and the blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea produce various degrees of lesions, from large brown flecks to small, nearly invisible lesions. We previously identified four avirulence genes (AvrPia, AvrPii, AvrPit, and Avr-Hattan3) in M. grisea isolates by genetic analysis of progeny from crosses between isolates with differing pathogenicity. Using progeny known to contain a specific avirulence gene, we demonstrated that the type of resistance lesion produced in rice by an avirulent isolate and the degree of leaf blast suppression by preinoculation with that isolate were determined by the combination of avirulence and resistance genes in the isolate and the cultivar. The degree of leaf blast suppression by preinoculation with an avirulent isolate increased with larger resistance lesions. When two genes were involved in an isolate's avirulence, lesions appeared that resembled those expected for the gene that produced the smaller lesion. The degree of leaf blast suppression by the isolate with two avirulence genes was comparable with that induced by the isolate with the avirulence gene that produced the smaller effect. The ability of specific resistance gene combinations that effectively suppress blast disease is discussed for each avirulence gene.
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Yasuda N, Zhang D, Kodaira S, Koguchi Y, Takebayashi S, Shinozaki W, Fujisaki S, Juto N, Kobayashi I, Kurano M, Shu D, Kawashima H. Verification of angular dependence for track sensitivity on several types of CR-39. RADIAT MEAS 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2008.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Park K, Yasuda N, Toyonaga S, Tsubosaki E, Nakabayashi H, Shimizu K. Significant associations of metabolic syndrome and its components with silent lacunar infarction in middle aged subjects. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2008; 79:719-21. [PMID: 18270234 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2007.134809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke, including silent brain infarction. No study has examined its association with the lacunar subtype. The present cross sectional study examined the relationship between MetS, its components and silent lacunar infarction (SLI) in middle aged subjects. METHODS We studied 2076 subjects aged 40-59 years with no history of stroke or clinical symptoms, who visited a health care facility for a routine health checkup and underwent brain MRI. MetS was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Programme Adult Treatment Panel III report. A multiple logistic regression model was used to examine the associations between MetS and SLI while adjusting for age, gender, a past history of ischaemic heart disease and current smoking. RESULTS MetS was strongly associated with the presence of SLI (adjusted OR 6.52; 95% CI 4.30 to 9.90). Regarding MetS components, elevated blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, hypertriglyceridaemia and large waist circumference were significantly associated with SLI, independent of an interrelationship between the components, while low high density lipoprotein cholesterol was not significantly associated. CONCLUSIONS MetS was significantly associated with the prevalence of SLI in middle aged persons. Independent risk factors for SLI not only included elevated blood pressure and impaired fasting glucose, which are well known risk factors, but also hypertriglyceridaemia and large waist circumference.
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Shirasaki Y, Tanaka M, Kawanomoto S, Honda S, Ohishi M, Mizumoto Y, Yasuda N, Masunaga Y, Ishihara Y, Tsutsumi J, Nakamoto H, Kobayashi Y, Sakamoto M. Data processing for ‘SUBARU’ telescope using GRID. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2007.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hajek M, Berger T, Bergmann R, Vana N, Uchihori Y, Yasuda N, Kitamura H. LET dependence of thermoluminescent efficiency and peak height ratio of CaF2:Tm. RADIAT MEAS 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2007.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Sykora G, Akselrod M, Benton E, Yasuda N. Spectroscopic properties of novel fluorescent nuclear track detectors for high and low LET charged particles. RADIAT MEAS 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2007.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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