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Lee T, Shin S. Complete mitochondrial genome of the taxonomically notorious sea star, Henricia leviuscula (Asteroidea, Spinulosida, Echinasteridae), from South Korea. Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2019; 4:2656-2657. [PMID: 33365669 PMCID: PMC7687448 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2019.1636731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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In this study, next-generation sequencing was used to obtain the complete mitogenome of Henricia leviuscula (Stimpson, 1857). The mitogenome form was found to be a circular molecule 16,119-bp long with a 60.4% AT bias. The gene arrangement of H. leviuscula was exactly the same as that of previously reported mitogenome for another species of Echinasteridae, such as Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis, containing 37 genes (13 PCGs, 22 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs). A phylogenetic tree was constructed using the 13 PCGs and 2 rRNA sequences. Henricia leviuscula formed a monophyletic clade with E. (O.) brasiliensis and this clade formed a larger clade with species of the Paxillosida and Valvatida.
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Oh S, Shin S, Song H, Grande JP, Janknecht R. Relationship between ETS Transcription Factor ETV1 and TGF-β-regulated SMAD Proteins in Prostate Cancer. Sci Rep 2019; 9:8186. [PMID: 31160676 PMCID: PMC6546734 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-44685-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The ETS transcription factor ETV1 is frequently overexpressed in aggressive prostate cancer, which is one underlying cause of this disease. Accordingly, transgenic mice that prostate-specifically overexpress ETV1 develop prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. However, progression to the adenocarcinoma stage is stifled in these mice, suggesting that inhibitory pathways possibly preclude ETV1 from exerting its full oncogenic potential. Here we provide evidence that TGF-β/SMAD signaling represents such an inhibitory pathway. First, we discovered that ETV1 forms complexes with SMAD4. Second, SMAD2, SMAD3 and SMAD4 overexpression impaired ETV1’s ability to stimulate gene transcription. Third, TGF-β1 inhibited ETV1-induced invasion by benign RWPE-1 prostate cells. Fourth, increased expression of SMAD3 and SMAD4 was observable in prostates of ETV1 transgenic mice. Conversely, we found that ETV1 may enhance TGF-β signaling in PC3 prostate cancer cells, revealing a different facet of the ETV1/TGF-β interplay. Altogether, these data provide more insights into the regulation and action of ETV1 and additionally suggest that TGF-β/SMAD signaling exerts its tumor suppressive activity, at least in part, by curtailing the oncogenic potential of ETV1 in prostatic lesions.
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Shin S, Oh J, Park H. Performance evaluation of BD Barricor™ with BD PST™ and BD SST II™. Clin Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Shimojima T, Suzuki Y, Nakamura A, Mitsuishi N, Kasahara S, Shibauchi T, Matsuda Y, Ishida Y, Shin S, Ishizaka K. Ultrafast nematic-orbital excitation in FeSe. Nat Commun 2019; 10:1946. [PMID: 31036846 PMCID: PMC6488589 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-09869-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The electronic nematic phase is an unconventional state of matter that spontaneously breaks the rotational symmetry of electrons. In iron-pnictides/chalcogenides and cuprates, the nematic ordering and fluctuations have been suggested to have as-yet-unconfirmed roles in superconductivity. However, most studies have been conducted in thermal equilibrium, where the dynamical property and excitation can be masked by the coupling with the lattice. Here we use femtosecond optical pulse to perturb the electronic nematic order in FeSe. Through time-, energy-, momentum- and orbital-resolved photo-emission spectroscopy, we detect the ultrafast dynamics of electronic nematicity. In the strong-excitation regime, through the observation of Fermi surface anisotropy, we find a quick disappearance of the nematicity followed by a heavily-damped oscillation. This short-life nematicity oscillation is seemingly related to the imbalance of Fe 3dxz and dyz orbitals. These phenomena show critical behavior as a function of pump fluence. Our real-time observations reveal the nature of the electronic nematic excitation instantly decoupled from the underlying lattice. Several experiments have shown evidence for unusual nematic electronic behaviour in unconventional superconductors. Here the authors use pump-probe spectroscopy to observe out-of-equilibrium behaviour of coupled nematic-orbital excitations in iron selenide.
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Oh S, Shin S, Janknecht R. The small members of the JMJD protein family: Enzymatic jewels or jinxes? Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2019; 1871:406-418. [PMID: 31034925 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Jumonji C domain-containing (JMJD) proteins are mostly epigenetic regulators that demethylate histones. However, a hitherto neglected subfamily of JMJD proteins, evolutionarily distant and characterized by their relatively small molecular weight, exerts different functions by hydroxylating proteins and RNA. Recently, unsuspected proteolytic and tyrosine kinase activities were also ascribed to some of these small JMJD proteins, further increasing their enzymatic versatility. Here, we discuss the ten human small JMJD proteins (HIF1AN, HSPBAP1, JMJD4, JMJD5, JMJD6, JMJD7, JMJD8, RIOX1, RIOX2, TYW5) and their diverse physiological functions. In particular, we focus on the roles of these small JMJD proteins in cancer and other maladies and how they are modulated in diseased cells by an altered metabolic milieu, including hypoxia, reactive oxygen species and oncometabolites. Because small JMJD proteins are enzymes, they are amenable to inhibition by small molecules and may represent novel targets in the therapy of cancer and other diseases.
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Schön T, Matuschek E, Mohamed S, Utukuri M, Heysell S, Alffenaar JW, Shin S, Martinez E, Sintchenko V, Maurer FP, Keller PM, Kahlmeter G, Köser CU. Standards for MIC testing that apply to the majority of bacterial pathogens should also be enforced for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Clin Microbiol Infect 2019; 25:403-405. [PMID: 30771527 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Noguchi R, Takahashi T, Kuroda K, Ochi M, Shirasawa T, Sakano M, Bareille C, Nakayama M, Watson MD, Yaji K, Harasawa A, Iwasawa H, Dudin P, Kim TK, Hoesch M, Kandyba V, Giampietri A, Barinov A, Shin S, Arita R, Sasagawa T, Kondo T. A weak topological insulator state in quasi-one-dimensional bismuth iodide. Nature 2019; 566:518-522. [DOI: 10.1038/s41586-019-0927-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Lee T, Shin S. Complete mitochondrial genome of sea cucumber, Holothuria ( Stauropora) pervicax (Holothuroidea, Holothuriida, Holothuriidae), from Jeju Island, Korea. Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2019.1584058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Jeong K, Shin S. Death, Disaster, and Adversity. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.2589] [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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Park S, Shin S, Kim G. THE EFFECT OF SUBJECTIVE SOCIAL STATUS ON TRAJECTORIES OF COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN THE U.S. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.429] [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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Shin S, Lillard D. THE ROLE OF INFORMAL CARE IN MODELING OWNERSHIP OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1196] [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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Lee T, Shin S. Complete mitochondrial genome analysis of Aquilonastra batheri (Echinodermata, Asteroidea, Valvatida). Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2018; 3:1015-1016. [PMID: 33474398 PMCID: PMC7800510 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1507655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, we determined the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of Aquilonastra batheri. This is the first study on mitochondrial genome sequencing of the genus Aquilonastra belonging to the family Asterinidae, order Valvatida, and class Asteroidea. The complete mitogenome of A. batheri was 16,463 bp and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, and two rRNAs. The orders of PCGs and rRNA genes were identical to those of nine recorded mitogenomes of asteroids. The phylogenetic tree determined by the maximum likelihood method revealed that A. batheri was clearly grouped with Patiria pectinifera, which belongs to the family Asterinidae.
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Lee T, Shin S. Complete mitochondrial genome analysis of Distolasterias nipon (Echinodermata, Asteroidea, Forcipulatida). Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2018; 3:1290-1291. [PMID: 33474496 PMCID: PMC7800799 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1501313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, we determined the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of Distolasterias nipon belonging to the class Asteroidea in the phylum Echinodermata. The complete mitogenome of D. nipon was 16,193 bp in length and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs. The orders of PCGs and rRNAs were identical to those of the eight recorded mitogenomes of asteroids. The phylogenetic tree determined by the maximum likelihood method revealed that D. nipon was clearly grouped with Aphelasterias japonica and Asterias amurensis, which belong to the family Asteriidae.
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Park B, Kim T, Lee J, Shin S, Cho J, Kim H, Choi Y, Zo J, Shim Y, Kim J. P3.01-81 Long-Term Outcome of Surgically Resected Unsuspected N2 Lung Adenocarcinoma. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Gulak M, Bornais C, Shin S, Murphy L, Smylie J, Pantarotto J, Fung-Kee-Fung M, Maziak D. P3.11-11 Improving Timeliness of Lung Cancer Diagnostic Services with the Implementation of Coordinated Care via a “Navigation Day”. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Shin S, Lee S, Choi Y, Cho J, Kim H, Choi Y, Han J, Sun J, Ahn J, Ahn M, Park K, Zo J, Shim Y, Kim J. P3.16-41 Postoperative Pembrolizumab for the Patients with Pathologic Stage I Adenocarcinoma with Solid or Micropapillary Pattern. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Li X, Oh S, Song H, Shin S, Zhang B, Freeman WM, Janknecht R. A potential common role of the Jumonji C domain-containing 1A histone demethylase and chromatin remodeler ATRX in promoting colon cancer. Oncol Lett 2018; 16:6652-6662. [PMID: 30405805 PMCID: PMC6202502 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.9487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Jumonji C domain-containing 1A (JMJD1A) is a histone demethylase and epigenetic regulator that has been implicated in cancer development. In the current study, its mRNA and protein expression was analyzed in human colorectal tumors. It was demonstrated that JMJD1A levels were increased and correlated with a more aggressive phenotype. Downregulation of JMJD1A in human HCT116 colorectal cancer cells caused negligible growth defects, but robustly decreased clonogenic activity. Transcriptome analysis revealed that JMJD1A downregulation led to multiple changes in HCT116 cells, including inhibition of MYC- and MYCN-regulated pathways and stimulation of the TP53 tumor suppressor response. One gene identified to be stimulated by JMJD1A was α-thalassemia/mental retardation syndrome X-linked (ATRX), which encodes for a chromatin remodeler. The JMJD1A protein, but not a catalytically inactive mutant, activated the ATRX gene promoter and JMJD1A also affected levels of dimethylation on lysine 9 of histone H3. Similar to JMJD1A, ATRX was significantly overexpressed in human colorectal tumors and correlated with increased disease recurrence and lethality. Furthermore, ATRX downregulation in HCT116 cells reduced their growth and clonogenic activity. Accordingly, upregulation of ATRX may represent one mechanism by which JMJD1A promotes colorectal cancer. In addition, the data presented in this study suggest that the current notion of ATRX as a tumor suppressor is incomplete and that ATRX might context dependently also function as a tumor promoter.
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Becker C, Choi E, Gonzalez Catalan M, Shin S, Arora S, Huddleson M, Gomez R. A - 25Executive Attention Predicts Agitation in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acy061.25] [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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Lee J, Cha J, Shin S, Kim Y, Lee S, Cha H, Kim J, Kim D, Kang E, Ahn J, Kim H, Pak K, Yoon J, Park S. Comparison of clinical outcomes between laser-assisted zona pellucida opening and thinning. Fertil Steril 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Kim J, Cha J, Lee J, Shin S, Kim Y, Lee S, Cha H, Kim D, Kang E, Ahn J, Kim H, Pak K, Yoon J, Park S. When semen viscosity was overcome, it did not afeect the clinical outcomes of fresh embryo transfer cycles regardless of insemination methods. Fertil Steril 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Kim DH, Shin S, Kim N, Choi T, Choi S, Choi Y. Carotid ultrasound measurements for assessing fluid responsiveness in spontaneously breathing patients: corrected flow time and respirophasic variation in blood flow peak velocity. Br J Anaesth 2018; 121:541-549. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2017.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Stocker TJ, Heckner M, Deseive S, Leipsic J, Chen M, Rubinshtein R, Hadamitzky M, Bax JJ, Grove E, Lesser J, Fang XM, Maurovich-Horvat P, Otton J, Shin S, Hausleiter J. P2484Radiation dose reduction in cardiac CT: results from the prospective multicenter registry on radiation dose estimates of cardiac CT angiography in daily practice in 2017. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p2484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Kim P, Kim D, Yoon TJ, Shin S. Early detection of marine invasive species, Bugula neritina (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida), using species-specific primers and environmental DNA analysis in Korea. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2018; 139:1-10. [PMID: 29747863 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2018.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The bryozoan, Bugula neritina, is one of the most widespread sessile marine invasive species. Since its first discovery in Korea in 1978, the gradual increase in the distribution and abundance of this species resulted in a significant damage to growth of aquaculture. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a potentially useful tool for species detection including rare, invasive and threatened native species. In this study, species-specific primers and probe were designed to amplify a 185-bp region based on mitochondrial COI of B. neritina for monitoring, and tested on environmental samples from 35 harbors of Korea in 2017. Among 35 sites monitored, B. neritina colonies were detected in 27 sites during field survey. However, B. neritina DNA was detected in all examined eDNA isolated from seawater. These results suggested that eDNA-based methods coupled with simple seawater sampling could be suitable for determining the distribution and abundance of B. neritina as complementary traditional monitoring.
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Chung YS, Hu YS, Shin S, Lim SK, Yang SJ, Park YH, Park KT. Mechanisms of quinolone resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from companion animals, pet-owners, and non-pet-owners. J Vet Sci 2018; 18:449-456. [PMID: 28385014 PMCID: PMC5746437 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2017.18.4.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The present study investigated the prevalence and mechanisms of fluoroquinolone (FQ)/quinolone (Q) resistance in Escherichia (E.) coli isolates from companion animals, pet-owners, and non-pet-owners. A total of 63 E. coli isolates were collected from 104 anal swab samples, and 27 nalidixic acid (NA)-resistant isolates were identified. Of those, 10 showed ciprofloxacin (CIP) resistance. A plasmid-mediated Q resistance gene was detected in one isolate. Increased efflux pump activity, as measured by organic solvent tolerance assay, was detected in 18 NA-resistant isolates (66.7%), but was not correlated with an increase in minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Target gene mutations in Q resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) were the main cause of (FQ)Q resistance in E. coli. Point mutations in QRDRs were detected in all NA-resistant isolates, and the number of mutations was strongly correlated with increased MIC (R = 0.878 for NA and 0.954 for CIP). All CIP-resistant isolates (n = 10) had double mutations in the gyrA gene, with additional mutations in parC and parE. Interestingly, (FQ)Q resistance mechanisms in isolates from companion animals were the same as those in humans. Therefore, prudent use of (FQ)Q in veterinary medicine is warranted to prevent the dissemination of (FQ)Q-resistant bacteria from animals to humans.
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Horio M, Krockenberger Y, Yamamoto K, Yokoyama Y, Takubo K, Hirata Y, Sakamoto S, Koshiishi K, Yasui A, Ikenaga E, Shin S, Yamamoto H, Wadati H, Fujimori A. Electronic Structure of Ce-Doped and -Undoped Nd_{2}CuO_{4} Superconducting Thin Films Studied by Hard X-Ray Photoemission and Soft X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2018; 120:257001. [PMID: 29979072 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.120.257001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In order to realize superconductivity in cuprates with the T^{'}-type structure, not only chemical substitution (Ce doping) but also postgrowth reduction annealing is necessary. In the case of thin films, however, well-designed reduction annealing alone without Ce doping can induce superconductivity in the T^{'}-type cuprates. In order to unveil the origin of superconductivity in the Ce-undoped T^{'}-type cuprates, we have performed bulk-sensitive hard x-ray photoemission and soft x-ray absorption spectroscopy on superconducting and nonsuperconducting Nd_{2-x}Ce_{x}CuO_{4} (x=0, 0.15, and 0.19) thin films. By postgrowth annealing, core-level spectra exhibited dramatic changes, which we attributed to the enhancement of core-hole screening in the CuO_{2} plane and the shift of chemical potential along with changes in the band filling. The result suggests that the superconducting Nd_{2}CuO_{4} film is doped with electrons despite the absence of the Ce substitution.
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