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Suda S, Okubo S, Ueda M, Sowa K, Abe A, Aoki J, Muraga K, Suzuki K, Sakamoto Y, Mizuta I, Mizuno T, Kimura K. A Japanese CADASIL kindred with a novel two-baseNOTCH3mutation. Eur J Neurol 2016; 23:e32-4. [DOI: 10.1111/ene.12977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Imai N, Shirai S, Yasuda T, Shibagaki Y, Kimura K. Long-term prognosis of IgA nephropathy presenting with minimal or no proteinuria: A single center experience. Indian J Nephrol 2016; 26:107-12. [PMID: 27051134 PMCID: PMC4795425 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.157010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The long-term prognosis of patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) who present with preserved renal function and minimal proteinuria is not well described. We investigated the long-term outcomes of IgAN patients with an apparently benign presentation and evaluated prognostic factors for renal survival and clinical remission. We studied Japanese patients with biopsy-proven IgAN who had an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and proteinuria <0.5 g/day at the time of renal biopsy. The renal biopsies were reviewed using the Oxford classification. Twenty patients met the inclusion criteria. At diagnosis, the median eGFR (interquartile range) was 76.8 (65.2–91.1) mL/min/1.73 m2, and the median proteinuria level was 0.31 (0.16–0.39) g/day. Only one patient had an increase in serum creatinine of over 50% and no patient progressed to end-stage renal disease. The 15-year renal survival rate was 93.8%. Clinical remission was observed in 9 (45%) patients. Baseline proteinuria was the only factor significantly associated with the absence of clinical remission. The long-term prognosis of Japanese patients with IgAN who presents with minor urinary abnormalities and preserved renal function is excellent.
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Iwamuro M, Kimura K, Kondo E, Nada T, Nakamura E, Takata K, Tanaka T, Otsuka F, Yoshino T, Okada H. Endoscopic detection of the gastric lesions of peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Ecancermedicalscience 2016; 10:625. [PMID: 26981154 PMCID: PMC4778693 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2016.625] [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: 09/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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An 82-year-old Japanese man presented with a gastric involvement of peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified. Although gastrointestinal lesions were not detected on computed tomography, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a slight elevation of the gastric mucosa, with changes in mucosal colour and the presence of abnormal microvessels. This led to the prompt detection of gastric involvement in lymphoma. This case highlights the usefulness of detailed observation of the gastric mucosa for the endoscopic detection of gastric involvement of peripheral T-cell lymphoma.
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Iwamoto M, Umezaki N, Matsuda J, Kawaguchi K, Terasawa R, Sato N, Fyjioka H, Kimura K, Tanaka S, Uchiyama K. Abstract OT3-02-01: Randomized phase II study of Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) for chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in patients with breast cancer (Hangesha-B study). Cancer Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs15-ot3-02-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Oral mucositis is a common complication of systemic chemotherapy for cancer, and is associated with higher risk of infection, pain, chemotherapy dose reduction. Severe mucositis impairs oral function and seriously affects nutrition and quality of life of the patients.
Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) is a traditional Japanese herbal (Kampo) medicine reduces the level of prostaglandin E2 and affects the cyclooxygenase activity, and alleviates chemotherapy induced oral mucositis. We conducted a randomized phase II trial to investigate whether Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) prevents or controls chemotherapy induced oral mucositis.
Patients and Methods: Patients who develop moderate to severe chemotherapy induced oral mucositis (WHO grade>1) during any cycle of chemotherapy are randomly assigned to receive either Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) (n=25) or placebo (n=25). Patients receive the administration of Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) or placebo for 3 weeks at the beginning of the next course of chemotherapy. The patients are advised to dissolve 2.5g of Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) or placebo in 50ml drinking water, and divide it into twice or three times in an oral cavity. Patients rinse their oral cavity with it three times daily. The signs of oral mucositis is assessed by the investigator during the screening cycle. The CTCAE v4.0 grading is used to assess the severity of oral mucositis. The primary endpoint is duration time of oral mucositis, and secondary endpoints include incidence of oral mucositis, incidence of diarrhea, blood levels of CRP, The change of body weight, and blood levels of albumin.
Accrual: This study began in June 2015. The expected end of accrual of 50 patients will be the last quarter 2017.
Citation Format: Iwamoto M, Umezaki N, Matsuda J, Kawaguchi K, Terasawa R, Sato N, Fyjioka H, Kimura K, Tanaka S, Uchiyama K. Randomized phase II study of Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) for chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in patients with breast cancer (Hangesha-B study). [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: 2015 Dec 8-12; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2016;76(4 Suppl):Abstract nr OT3-02-01.
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Waseda K, Hagiya H, Hanayama Y, Terasaka T, Kimura K, Tsuzuki T, Hasegawa K, Nada T, Nakamura E, Murakami K, Kondo E, Otsuka F. Complication of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia in an elderly patient with Sjögren syndrome. ACTA MEDICA OKAYAMA 2016; 69:123-7. [PMID: 25899635 DOI: 10.18926/amo/53342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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An 81-year-old Japanese male with primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) developed a low-grade fever and productive cough which were refractory to antibiotic therapy. Based on the high level of eosinophils observed in his bronchial alveolar lavage, he was diagnosed with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) and successfully treated by oral prednisolone. Interstitial lung diseases associated with pSS (pSS-ILDs) usually present as nonspecific interstitial pneumonia or usual interstitial pneumonia; therefore, the present case is extremely unique in that the patient's condition was complicated with CEP. A diagnosis of advanced gallbladder cancer was made in the patient's clinical course, suggesting the advisability of a whole-body workup in cases of pSS, especially in elderly patients.
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Ohnishi T, Uchida T, Yamazaki S, Kimura K. Preparation of poly(ester-imide) ribbons comprised of helical and non-helical blocks by copolymerization. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra22494f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Ribbon-like crystals of poly[4-(5-oxy-1,3-dioxoisoindoline-2-yl)benzoyl] comprised of helical and non-helical blocks were prepared by stepwise addition ofp-acetoxybenzoic acid during the homo-polymerization ofN-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4-acetoxyphthalimide in aromatic solvent.
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Hagiya H, Nakamura E, Terasaka T, Hasegawa K, Asano K, Nada T, Kimura K, Waseda K, Hanayama Y, Otsuka F. Pheochromocytoma Manifesting Persistent Right Shoulder Pain and Hypochondralgia. J Gen Fam Med 2015. [DOI: 10.14442/jgfm.16.4_292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Kamijo-Ikemori A, Kimura K. Urinary liver-type fatty acid binding protein and chronic kidney disease. Indian J Nephrol 2015; 25:263-4. [PMID: 26628789 PMCID: PMC4588319 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.150726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Itoh S, Shirabe K, Kimura K, Okabe H, Harimoto N, Ikegami T, Uchiyama H, Yoshizumi T, Ikeda T, Maehara Y. 219P Phase I study of sorafenib in combination with uracil-tegafur in patients with unresectable advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in Japan. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv523.80] [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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Tachibana H, Kougo T, Kodaira T, Tomita N, Makita C, Shimizu A, Takehana K, Kimura K, Yoshida M, Koide Y, Miyamoto D, Shigetomi T. Prevention of Oral Radiation Mucositis Using a Specialized Amino Acid Mixture. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.1757] [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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Kawai T, Nagasaka T, Takehara Y, Umeda Y, Fuji T, Taniguchi F, Kimura K, Toshima T, Yasui K, Mori Y, Kishimoto H, Toyooka S, Goel A, Fujiwara T. 1111 Non-invasive detection of methylated CpGs from sputum can predict patients with lung cancer. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)30493-2] [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]
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Fuji T, Nagasaka T, Umeda Y, Mori Y, Kawai T, Taniguchi F, Kimura K, Toshima T, Yasui K, Goel A, Fujiwara T. 819 Detection of circulating Ago2-miRNAs predict tumor response to anti-tumor therapies. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)30408-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Taniguchi F, Nagasaka T, Takehara Y, Umeda Y, Mori Y, Kawai T, Fuji T, Toshima T, Kimura K, Yasui K, Goel A, Fujiwara T. 2021 Systematic genetic analysis of familial adenomatous polyposis and lynch syndrome. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)30944-3] [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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Ricke B, Shah K, Salacz M, Camarata P, Lovick D, Peng W, Dolatkhah R, Sanaat Z, Kimura K, Bi D, Taylor S, Esfandyari T, Farassati F. TR-01 * Ezh2, A NOVEL TARGET IN TREATMENT OF MEDULLOBLASTOMA. Neuro Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nov061.146] [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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Kimura K, Shibuya K, Chiba S. Effect of injection of love-dart mucus on physical vigour in land snails: can remating suppression be explained by physical damage? ETHOL ECOL EVOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/03949370.2015.1037359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Iwata K, Yamazaki T, Kimura K, Sugiura T, Shirai M, Nakai T, Sakurai H, Kanada Y. Key to the independence of patients with severe stroke-related hemiplegia in toileting—focusing on lower body dressing. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3503] [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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Okada JT, Sit PHL, Watanabe Y, Barbiellini B, Ishikawa T, Wang YJ, Itou M, Sakurai Y, Bansil A, Ishikawa R, Hamaishi M, Paradis PF, Kimura K, Ishikawa T, Nanao S. Visualizing the mixed bonding properties of liquid boron with high-resolution x-ray Compton scattering. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2015; 114:177401. [PMID: 25978262 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.114.177401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Bonding characteristics of liquid boron at 2500 K are studied by using high-resolution Compton scattering. An excellent agreement is found between the measurements and the corresponding Car-Parrinello molecular dynamics simulations. Covalent bond pairs are clearly shown to dominate in liquid boron along with the coexistence of diffuse pairs. Our study reveals the complex bonding pattern of liquid boron and gives insight into the unusual properties of this high-temperature liquid.
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Kozima K, Mitsuma T, Shigeno N, Kimura K. Dominant IgM deposition in experimentally induced amyloid kidney of the mouse and its immunological implications. CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEPHROLOGY 2015; 9:25-34. [PMID: 668386 DOI: 10.1159/000401430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Prolonged hyperimmmunization of C3H mice with casein resulted in immune deposits in glomeruli which led to subsequent amyloid deposition. During the immunization, the animals were in state of extreme antigen excess without any detectable circulating antibodies. The immunofluorescent findings in the later period revealed predominant IgM deposition in glomeruli, which was quite consistent with the dominant presence of IgM antibody-forming cells in spleen in the apparently tolerant state.
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Yamada K, Kimura K. Cyclocytidine study in the treatment of acute leukemia. BIBLIOTHECA HAEMATOLOGICA 2015:753-4. [PMID: 1057949 DOI: 10.1159/000397598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Uchida N, Nakamura K, Fujiwara Y, Matsusue E, Kanemitsu T, Yoshida O, Asakura K, Kimura K. EP-1148 Custom-designed oral prostheses improve accuracy of daily treatment setup for head and neck cancer radiotherapy. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)41140-5] [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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Toshima T, Ikegami T, Kimura K, Harimoto N, Yamashita Y, Yoshizumi T, Soejima Y, Ikeda T, Shirabe K, Maehara Y. Application of postoperative Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scoring system for evaluating liver graft function after living donor liver transplantation. Transplant Proc 2015; 46:81-6. [PMID: 24507030 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2012] [Revised: 08/10/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score has been validated to predict the mortality rate of patients with various chronic liver diseases on the waiting list for liver transplantation (LT). The aim of this study was to assess the value of the postoperative MELD scoring system as an early postoperative predictor of outcome in patients undergoing living donor LT (LDLT). METHODS A retrospective analysis of 217 adult-to-adult LDLT patients was performed. The values of the MELD score on various postoperative days (PODs) as predictors of graft loss within 6 months after LDLT were examined by calculating the areas under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curves. The 6-months graft survival rates were compared between patients with (n = 22) and without (n = 195) graft loss. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the factors associated with mortality. RESULTS The MELD score on POD2 was a predictor of graft loss, with an AUROC c-statistic of 0.779, a specificity of 79.5%, and a sensitivity of 68.2% at optimal cutoff, whereas the preoperative MELD score c-statistic was 0.605 with 44.6% sensitivity. Multivariate analyses for postoperative mortality revealed MELD-POD2 ≥19 (odds ratio, 5.601; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.395-4.508; P = .0009) as an independent predictor of short-term graft loss following LDLT, in addition to preoperative hospitalization status. Later MELD POD scores were also predictive of graft loss. CONCLUSIONS The early postoperative MELD scoring system is feasible as an index for prediction of postoperative mortality following LDLT.
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Terasaka T, Hagiya H, Kimura K, Nada T, Nakamura E, Hanayama Y, Sugiyama H, Kobayashi Y, Yanai H, Otsuka F. A paraganglioma in a hypertensive patient with unilateral renal hypoplasia. ACTA MEDICA OKAYAMA 2015; 69:119-122. [PMID: 25899634 DOI: 10.18926/amo/53341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We report the case of a 46-year-old hypertensive Japanese female with renal insufficiency related to unilateral renal hypoplasia. The patient was found to have developed paraganglioma in the retroperitoneal space over a 5-year period. Catecholamine-producing tumors are not usually recognized as conditions associated with renal hypoplasia. Our long-term observation of the patient eventually led us to the diagnosis of paraganglioma. In hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease, not only the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system but also catecholamine activity may be involved, particularly in the patients whose cases are complicated with unilateral renal hypoplasia.
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Hagiya H, Hasegawa K, Asano K, Terasaka T, Kimura K, Nada T, Nakamura E, Waseda K, Hanayama Y, Otsuka F. Myopathy and eosinophilic pneumonia coincidentally induced by treatment with daptomycin. Intern Med 2015; 54:525-9. [PMID: 25758082 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A 34-year-old man with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome) concurrently suffered from myopathy and eosinophilic pneumonia shortly after receiving daptomycin (DAP) for right-sided infective endocarditis. The simultaneous occurrence of these phenomena in relation to DAP therapy has not been previously well described. An allergic reaction was suspected as a possible etiology of these DAP-related complications. This case highlights the need for close observation in order to detect both musculoskeletal and respiratory disorders from the start of DAP therapy. Physicians should pay more attention to this new drug, which is expected to be frequently used in various clinical settings.
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Alvarado-Vazquez P, Morado-Urbina C, Castañeda-Corral G, Acosta-Gonzalez R, Kitaura H, Kimura K, Takano-Yamamoto T, Jiménez-Andrade J. Intra-articular administration of an antibody against CSF-1 receptor reduces pain-related behaviors and inflammation in CFA-induced knee arthritis. Neurosci Lett 2015; 584:39-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2014.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Revised: 09/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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