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Cho S, Shin S, Kato A, Schleimer R. Enhanced Production of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 from Bronchial Epithelial Cells by Activated Human Mast Cells. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2008.12.817] [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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Ohtsuka M, Kimura F, Shimizu H, Yoshidome H, Kato A, Yoshitomi H, Furukawa K, Mitsuhashi N, Takeuchi D, Takayashiki T, Suda K, Miyazaki M. Significance of repeated resection for recurrent intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY 2009; 56:1-5. [PMID: 19453018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Management of patients with recurrent intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) following surgical resection is difficult, and surgical resection is rarely indicated. We retrospectively reviewed patients with recurrent intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. METHODOLOGY Between April 1998 and March 2007, 57 consecutive patients with ICC underwent surgical resection. Mode of recurrence and treatment of recurrent tumors, especially surgical resection for these tumors, in patients with cancer recurrence were evaluated. RESULTS 37 (65%) patients experienced tumor recurrence. Out of these patients, 24 underwent some type of cancer-directed therapy, including 9 patients (24%) for whom surgical resection was attempted: the latter included 4 hepatic resections, 2 pulmonary resections, 2 tumor resections, and 1 gastric resection. For 6 patients with recurrent tumor in the liver or the lung, microscopic complete resection was achieved, while incomplete resection was resulted in the remaining 3 patients. No postoperative mortality was encountered. Among patients with complete resection, 3 are alive without disease 32, 39 and 77 months after the second operation, one has lived with disease for 13 months, and 2 died of disease after 22 and 26 months. No significant difference in overall survival was observed between patients undergoing primary and second surgical resections, calculated from the primary and the second operations, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Repeated surgical resection for recurrent ICC can be performed with acceptable morbidity, and affords selected patients a chance for long-term survival.
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Sakao Y, Kato A, Sugiura T, Fujikura T, Misaki T, Tsuji T, Sakakima M, Yasuda H, Fujigaki Y, Hishida A. Cloudy dialysate and pseudomembranous colitis in a patient on CAPD. Perit Dial Int 2008; 28:562-563. [PMID: 18708558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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Yoshida S, Shimada M, Ueno T, Kato A, Yoshino M. Latex hand glove: a safe and convenient device for the endoscopic removal of foreign bodies. Endoscopy 2008; 40 Suppl 2:E195-6. [PMID: 18709613 DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Kuro-Oka S, Watanabe N, Kato A, Kusumoto K. P.396 A dermoid cyst penetrating the temporal bone. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1010-5182(08)72184-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Hashimoto N, Taniguchi M, Kato A, Fujimoto Y, Yoshimine T. Management of skull base defect with bFGF after extensive skull base surgery - two case reports. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 51:136-9. [PMID: 18521783 DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1073135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) is one of the most powerful growth factors to promote wound healing. In this paper we describe two cases of skull base tumor requiring extensive skull base reconstruction, in which the application of bFGF was effective in the management and prevention of CSF leaks. The role and safeness of bFGF for skull base reconstruction are discussed.
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Shimazu A, Schaufeli W, Kosugi S, Suzuki A, Nashiwa H, Kato A, Sakamoto M, Irimajiri H, Amano S, Hirohata K, Goto R, Kitaoka-Higashiguchi K. Work Engagement in Japan: Validation of the Japanese Version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL REVIEW-PSYCHOLOGIE APPLIQUEE-REVUE INTERNATIONALE 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-0597.2008.00333.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Shimura C, Saraya T, Wada H, Takata S, Mikura S, Yasutake T, Kato J, Kato A, Yamamoto M, Watanabe M, Yokoyama T, Kurai D, Ishii H, Aoshima M, Yamada A, Goto H. Pathological evidence of rhabdomyolysis-induced acute tubulointerstitial nephritis accompanying Legionella pneumophila pneumonia: Figure 1. J Clin Pathol 2008; 61:1062-3. [DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2008.057000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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A case of Legionella pneumophila pneumonia with rhabdomyolysis-induced acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (ATIN) and prolonged renal dysfunction is presented. The patient was a 54-year-old man, admitted with high-grade fever, ataxia and muscle dysfunction; chest roentgenogram showed multilobular infiltrations. L pneumophila was detected in his sputum and urine, by PCR and by culture, and L pneumophila pneumonia was diagnosed. Despite antimicrobial treatment, he developed renal failure and rhabdomyolysis. Renal biopsy showed the presence of myoglobin casts that occluded the distal tubuli and tubulointerstitial nephritis, leading to the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis-induced ATIN. Renal function subsequently normalised, and he was discharged. This is believed to be the first pathological evidence of involvement of rhabdomyolysis in legionellosis-associated ATIN.
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Makino K, Kato A, Watanabe I. LIPOPROTEIN(A) AS A RISK FACTOR IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(08)71052-3] [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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Kato A, Ohno N. Construction of three-dimensional tooth model by micro-computed tomography and application for data sharing. Clin Oral Investig 2008; 13:43-6. [PMID: 18386082 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-008-0198-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2007] [Accepted: 03/05/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The study of dental morphology is essential in terms of phylogeny. Advances in three-dimensional (3D) measurement devices have enabled us to make 3D images of teeth without destruction of samples. However, raw fundamental data on tooth shape requires complex equipment and techniques. An online database of 3D teeth models is therefore indispensable. We aimed to explore the basic methodology for constructing 3D teeth models, with application for data sharing. Geometric information on the human permanent upper left incisor was obtained using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Enamel, dentine, and pulp were segmented by thresholding of different gray-scale intensities. Segmented data were separately exported in STereo-Lithography Interface Format (STL). STL data were converted to Wavefront OBJ (OBJect), as many 3D computer graphics programs support the Wavefront OBJ format. Data were also applied to Quick Time Virtual Reality (QTVR) format, which allows the image to be viewed from any direction. In addition to Wavefront OBJ and QTVR data, the original CT series were provided as 16-bit Tag Image File Format (TIFF) images on the website. In conclusion, 3D teeth models were constructed in general-purpose data formats, using micro-CT and commercially available programs. Teeth models that can be used widely would benefit all those who study dental morphology.
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Ambiru S, Kato A, Kimura F, Shimizu H, Yoshidome H, Otsuka M, Miyazaki M. Poor postoperative blood glucose control increases surgical site infections after surgery for hepato-biliary-pancreatic cancer: a prospective study in a high-volume institute in Japan. J Hosp Infect 2008; 68:230-3. [PMID: 18294725 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2007.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2007] [Accepted: 12/07/2007] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Two hundred and sixty-five consecutive patients awaiting hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery were prospectively observed for surgical site infections (SSIs). SSI rates differed according to type of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery. Multivariate analysis identified enteric anastomoses, poor postoperative blood glucose control and type of cancer as independent risk factors. SSI rates were directly correlated with the degree of hyperglycaemia encountered during the postoperative period. In particular, SSI rates were 5/25 (20%) among patients in whom a blood glucose level of <200mg/dL was maintained by insulin infusion therapy, which was significantly better than the rates of 49/94 (52%) among patients in whom a blood glucose level of <200mg/dL was not maintained despite insulin infusion therapy (P<0.01). It is necessary to maintain postoperative blood glucose levels of <200mg/dL in order to reduce SSI rates.
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Preston TJ, Ropert-Coudert Y, Kato A, Chiaradia A, Kirkwood R, Dann P, Reina RD. Foraging behaviour of little penguins Eudyptula minor in an artificially modified environment. ENDANGER SPECIES RES 2008. [DOI: 10.3354/esr00069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Mitsuhashi N, Kimura F, Shimizu H, Yoshidome H, Ohtsuka M, Kato A, Yoshitomi H, Nozawa S, Furukawa K, Miyazaki M. 559 POSTER Small interfering RNA administration against alpha-fetoprotein inhibits proliferation and anti-apoptotic properties of hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. EJC Suppl 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(07)70498-6] [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] Open
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Kubota J, Hirabayashi N, Kato A, Yoshizawa H. Microreactor utilized preparation of monodispersed polymeric microcapsules by urea/formaldehyde phase separation method. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2007.02.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sakamoto K, Yoshida S, Ikegami K, Minakami R, Kato A, Udo H, Sugiyama H. Homer1c interacts with Hippi and protects striatal neurons from apoptosis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2007; 352:1-5. [PMID: 17107665 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2006.10.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2006] [Accepted: 10/09/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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By the two hybrid screening of mouse brain cDNA library, we identified Hppi, a cell death-promoting protein, as a binding partner of postsynaptic scaffold protein Homer1c. Hippi interacted specifically with Homer1c but not with its homologue Homer2. It was reported that Hippi, when complexed with Hip1, induces the apoptosis in striatal neurons and may cause Huntington's disease. We found that this apoptotic effect of Hippi was specific to the striatum and was not observed in hippocampal neurons. Furthermore, the apoptotic effect of Hippi was prevented when Homer1c was co-expressed in cultured striatal neurons. The protective effect of Homer1c was diminished when Hippi binding domain was deleted. These results suggest that Homer1c may play an important role in the mechanisms of neuronal death in the striatum.
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Schleimer R, Kato A, Tripathi A, Tancowny B, Suh L, Carter R, Agashe M, Harris K, Conley D, Kern R, Grammer L. B cell-activating Factor of the TNF Family (BAFF) Expression in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.12.318] [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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Moriyasu M, Kato A, Okada M, Hashimoto Y. Hplc Method for Kinetic Study of Mutarotation of Sugars. ANAL LETT 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/00032718408065327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Hashimoto Y, Kawanishi K, Tomita H, Moriyasu M, Uhara Y, Kato A. Enfleurage Chromatography: A New Technique for Identifying Volatile Components in a Small Amount of Samples from Natural Occurrence. ANAL LETT 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/00032718308064469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Hashimoto Y, Okada M, Kato A, Iwasa K, Saiki K, Takao N. Cytochemical Biogenetic Studies on The Alkaloids ofMacleaya CordataR.Br With Special Reference to the Application of Histochemical Chromatography. ANAL LETT 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/00032718508066156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Moriyasu M, Kato A, Okada M, Hashimoto Y. HPLC Separation of Sugar Anomers in a Very Low Temperature Region. ANAL LETT 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/00032718408069095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Kato A, Albert PS, Vega JM, Birchler JA. Sensitive fluorescence in situ hybridization signal detection in maize using directly labeled probes produced by high concentration DNA polymerase nick translation. Biotech Histochem 2006; 81:71-8. [PMID: 16908431 DOI: 10.1080/10520290600643677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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The signal produced by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) often is inconsistent among cells and sensitivity is low. Small DNA targets on the chromatin are difficult to detect. We report here an improved nick translation procedure for Texas red and Alexa Fluor 488 direct labeling of FISH probes. Brighter probes can be obtained by adding excess DNA polymerase I. Using such probes, a 30 kb yeast transgene, and the rp1, rp3 and zein multigene clusters were clearly detected.
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Hirata M, Kato A, Saitoh Y, Hashimoto N, Kishima H, Ninomiya H, Oshino S, Yorifuji S, Yoshimine T. FC5.1 Noninvasive evaluation of language dominance and localization using synthetic aperture magnetometry: Comparison with Wada test and stimulation mapping. Clin Neurophysiol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2006.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Saitoh Y, Hirayama A, Kishima H, Oshino S, Hirata M, Kato A, Yoshimine T, Shimokawa T. FC2.1 Reduction of intractable deafferentation pain by navigation-guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the primary motor cortex. Clin Neurophysiol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2006.06.009] [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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Hirata M, Kato A, Tani N, Sakihara K, Saitoh Y, Kishima H, Hashimoto N, Yorifuji S, Yoshimine T. FC32.1 Functional brain mapping using event-related oscillatory changes. Clin Neurophysiol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2006.06.104] [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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