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Fujinaga A, Hirashita T, Endo Y, Orimoto H, Amano S, Kawamura M, Kawasaki T, Masuda T, Inomata M. Prediction of intraoperative surgical difficulty during laparoscopic cholecystectomy using drip infusion cholangiography with computed tomography. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2024. [PMID: 39021321 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.12044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although findings from drip infusion cholangiography with computed tomography (DIC-CT) are useful in preoperative anatomic evaluation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), their relationship with intraoperative surgical difficulty based on the difficulty score (DS) proposed by Tokyo Guidelines 2018 is unclear. We examined this relationship. METHODS Data were collected from 202 patients who underwent LC for benign gallbladder (GB) disease with preoperative DIC-CT in our department. DIC-CT findings were classified into GB-positive and GB-negative groups based on GB opacification, and clinical characteristics were compared. DS assessed only on findings from around Calot's triangle was considered "cDS", and patients were divided into cDS ≤2 and ≥3 groups. Preoperative data including DIC-CT findings were evaluated using multivariate analysis. RESULTS DIC-CT findings showed 151 (74.8%) GB-positive and 51 (25.2%) GB-negative patients. Surgical outcomes were significantly better in the GB-positive versus GB-negative group for operation time (107 vs. 154 min, p < .001), blood loss (8 vs. 25 mL, p < .001), cDS (0.8 vs. 2.2, p < .001), and critical view of safety score (4.0 vs. 3.1, p < .001). cDS was ≤2 in 174 (86.1%) and ≥3 in 28 (13.9%) patients. By multivariate analysis, DIC-CT findings and alkaline phosphatase values were independent factors predicting intraoperative difficulty. CONCLUSION DIC-CT findings are useful for predicting cDS in LC.
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- Atsuro Fujinaga
- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan
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Tamamoto T, Miki Y, Sakamoto M, Yoshii M, Yamada M, Sudo D, Fusato Y, Ozawa J, Satake C. Biological variation of 16 biochemical analytes estimated from a large clinicopathologic database of dogs and cats. Vet Clin Pathol 2024; 53:218-228. [PMID: 38803017 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Biochemical measurements are commonly evaluated using population-based reference intervals; however, there is a growing trend toward reassessing results with within-subject variation (CVI). OBJECTIVES We aimed to estimate the CVI of 16 biochemical analytes using a large database of dogs and cats, which refers to the results of routine health checkups. METHODS Pairs of sequential results for 16 analytes were extracted from a database of adult patients. The second result was divided by the first result to produce the ratio of sequential results (rr), and the frequency distribution of rr was plotted. From the plots, the coefficient of variation (CVrr) was calculated. Analytical variation (CVA) was calculated using quality control data, and CVI was estimated as follows:CV I = CV rr / 2 1 / 2 2 - CV A 2 1 / 2 . Estimated CVI was compared with previously reported CVI using the Bland-Altman plot analysis. RESULTS From the database, 9078 data points from 3610 dogs and 3743 data points from 1473 cats were extracted, with 5468 data pairs for dogs and 2270 for cats. Sampling intervals ranged from 10 to 1970 days (median 366) for dogs and 23 to 1862 days (median 365) for cats. Bland-Altman analysis showed most CVI plots fell within the limits of agreement; however, positive fixed biases were observed in both dogs and cats. CONCLUSIONS Our study introduces a novel approach of estimating CVI using routine health checkup data in dogs and cats. Despite biases, our method holds promise for clinical application in assessing the significance of measurement result differences.
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- FUJIFILM VET Systems Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
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Yamazaki H, Bunbai K, Deguchi T, Tamura M, Ohota H. Comparison of chemotherapy outcomes between normal and high serum cortisol concentration in dogs with lymphoma. J Vet Intern Med 2024; 38:1651-1658. [PMID: 38471970 PMCID: PMC11099743 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.17044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Increased serum cortisol (COR) concentrations may induce glucocorticoid resistance by down-regulation of glucocorticoid receptor (GCR), resulting in decreased chemotherapy efficacy in dogs with lymphoma. HYPOTHESIS Investigate the relationship between serum COR concentrations and chemotherapy outcomes in dogs with lymphoma. ANIMALS Thirty client-owned dogs with lymphoma, with serum COR concentration measured using serum samples collected at diagnosis. METHODS Retrospective study. Dogs were divided into 2 groups based on serum COR concentrations: a normal group (n = 16) with COR concentrations <6 μg/dL and a high group (14) with COR concentrations ≥6 μg/dL. We compared signalment, clinical signs, stage, type of lymphoma, adrenal gland size, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, response to chemotherapy, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and rate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp)- and GCR-positive cells between the 2 groups. RESULTS No significant differences were found in the demographic characteristics between the 2 groups. However, the high COR group exhibited a significantly lower response to chemotherapy, PFS, and OS compared with the normal COR group. Serum ALP activity was significantly higher in the high COR group than in the normal COR group. Adrenal gland size was also significantly larger in the high COR group. Although no significant differences were found in the rate of P-gp-positive cells between the 2 groups, the rate of GCR-positive cells was significantly lower in the high COR group. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Our data suggests that measurement of serum COR concentrations may serve as a potential prognostic factor and evaluation index.
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- Hiroki Yamazaki
- Laboratory of Companion Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Companion Animal, Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineRakuno Gakuen UniversityEbetsuJapan
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- Laboratory of Companion Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Companion Animal, Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineRakuno Gakuen UniversityEbetsuJapan
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- Laboratory of Companion Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Companion Animal, Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineRakuno Gakuen UniversityEbetsuJapan
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- Laboratory of Companion Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Companion Animal, Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineRakuno Gakuen UniversityEbetsuJapan
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- Laboratory of Companion Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Companion Animal, Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineRakuno Gakuen UniversityEbetsuJapan
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Eto F, Nezu T, Aoki S, Kuzume D, Hosomi N, Maruyama H. Liver fibrosis index is associated with functional outcome among acute ischemic stroke patients. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107537. [PMID: 38157700 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index and the fibrosis-5 (FIB-5) index are noninvasive markers of liver fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Although liver fibrosis a potential risk factor for stroke development, it is uncertain whether liver fibrosis influences stroke outcomes. We investigated the associations between these two indices and stroke patient outcomes and compared their predictive accuracy. METHODS We conducted a double-center, hospital-based, retrospective study. Consecutive acute ischemic stroke patients (n=2399) were analyzed. We calculated the FIB-4 index and the FIB-5 index and evaluated their relationships with poor stroke outcome, which was defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of 3-6 at three months after stroke. We evaluated the ability of each index to predict stroke outcome according to cutoff values calculated from receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS Of 2399 recruited patients, 1549 patients (mean age, 73 years) were analyzed. The FIB-4 index and FIB-5 index had similar areas under their ROC curves for predicting stroke outcome (FIB-4 index, 0.675 and FIB-5 index, 0.683, P=0.334). The cutoff points of the FIB-4 index and FIB-5 index according to the ROC analysis were associated with poor stroke outcome in the multivariable analyses (odds ratio [OR] 2.23, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.72-2.89, OR 1.93, 95 % CI 1.47-2.54, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Liver fibrosis scores may be useful for predicting outcomes in patients with acute stroke. The FIB-4 and FIB-5 indices should be considered comprehensive tools for assessing the outcome risk after ischemic stroke.
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- Futoshi Eto
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Chikamori Hospital, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Chikamori Hospital, Kochi, Japan; Department of Disease Model, Research Institute of Radiation Biology and Medicine, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Kawahara T, Saigusa Y, Yoneyama S, Kato M, Kojima I, Yamada H, Kamihira O, Tabata K, Tsumura H, Iwamura M, Makiyama K, Uemura H, Miyoshi Y. Development and validation of a survival nomogram and calculator for male patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with abiraterone acetate and/or enzalutamide. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:214. [PMID: 36882764 PMCID: PMC9990312 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-10700-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the widespread availability of medication choices for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), biomarkers to predict the efficacy of each mCRPC treatment have not yet been established. This study developed a prognostic nomogram and a calculator to predict the prognosis of patients with mCRPC who received abiraterone acetate (ABI) and/or enzalutamide (ENZ). METHODS In total, 568 patients with mCRPC who underwent ABI and/or ENZ between 2012 and 2017 were enrolled. A prognostic nomogram based on the risk factors was developed using the Cox proportional hazards regression model and clinically important factors. The discriminatory ability of the nomogram was assessed according to the concordance index (C-index). A 5-fold cross-validation was repeated 2000 times to estimate the C-index, and the means of the estimated C-index for the training and validation sets were determined. A calculator based on this nomogram was then developed. RESULTS The median overall survival (OS) was 24.7 months. Multivariate analysis showed that the time to CRPC, pre-chemotherapy, baseline prostate-specific antigen, baseline alkaline phosphatase, and baseline lactate dehydrogenase levels were independent risk factors for OS (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.521, 1.681, 1.439, 1.827, and 12.123, p = 0.001, 0.001, < 0.001, 0.019, and < 0.001, respectively). The C-index was 0.72 in the training cohort and 0.71 in the validation cohort. CONCLUSIONS We developed a nomogram and calculator to predict OS in Japanese patients with mCRPC who received ABI and/or ENZ. Reproducible prognostic prediction calculators for mCRPC will facilitate greater accessibility for clinical use.
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- Takashi Kawahara
- Departments of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Yokohama City University Medical Center, 4-57 Urafune-Cho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama, 2320024, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, 2360004, Japan
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- Departments of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Yokohama City University Medical Center, 4-57 Urafune-Cho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama, 2320024, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 4668560, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 4668560, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 4668560, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 4668560, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, 2520375, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, 2520375, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, 2520375, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, 2320036, Japan
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- Departments of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Yokohama City University Medical Center, 4-57 Urafune-Cho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama, 2320024, Japan
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- Departments of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Yokohama City University Medical Center, 4-57 Urafune-Cho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama, 2320024, Japan.
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Shirae S, Tsuruya Y, Kozaki T, Mizuhata J, Ose A. Population Pharmacokinetics, Exposure-Safety, and Probability of Target Attainment Analyses for Isavuconazole in Japanese Patients With Deep-Seated Mycoses. J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 63:704-714. [PMID: 36781411 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.2212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Isavuconazonium sulfate is the water-soluble prodrug of the novel, broad-spectrum, triazole antifungal agent isavuconazole. Its pharmacokinetics (PK) and exposure-response relationship have been well investigated, but not in a Japanese patient population. The objectives of this analysis were to (1) develop a population PK model for Japanese patients with deep-seated mycoses and healthy subjects, and to identify significant covariates; (2) determine the probability of PK-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) target attainment in Japanese patients by a clinical dosing regimen; and (3) evaluate the exposure-safety relationship of isavuconazole in Japanese patients. Data from 2 phase 1 studies and 1 phase 3 study in Japanese patients were pooled to develop the population PK model using NONMEM. The PK of isavuconazole in Japanese patients was best described as a 2-compartment model with a Weibull absorption function and first-order elimination. The identified covariates on clearance were creatinine clearance and lean body mass. The probability of target attainment showed that >90% of simulated Japanese patients would achieve the PK-PD target, an exposure index corresponding to 50% survival of nonneutropenic infected mice, with minimal inhibitory concentration values of ≤1 mg/L according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute methodology and of ≤2 mg/L according to European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing methodology by the clinical dosing regimen. No apparent relationships were found for any of the exposure parameters of isavuconazole with any assessed safety end points in Japanese patients. Taken together, the clinical dosing regimen is appropriate for the treatment of Japanese patients with deep-seated mycoses.
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- Shinichiro Shirae
- Development Planning, Clinical Development Center, Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Development Planning, Clinical Development Center, Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Development Planning, Clinical Development Center, Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Development Planning, Clinical Development Center, Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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Takehana K, Adachi M, Ishikawa S, Yamagishi N. The serum activities of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes measured using two approved methods in zoo-managed Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). J Vet Med Sci 2023; 85:232-235. [PMID: 36543184 PMCID: PMC10017284 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.22-0440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The approved Japanese measurement method of circulating alkaline phosphatase (ALP) has changed from that of the Japan Society of Clinical Chemistry (JSCC) to that of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC). We measured the serum levels of total ALP (t-ALP) and those of the isoenzymes ALP2 and ALP3 in 50 Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) specimens using both methods. The activities determined by the IFCC method were roughly one-third lower than those determined by the JSCC method. We present conversion formulae. Our results enable comparisons of historical and current data on serum ALP activities in endangered, zoo-managed Asian elephants.
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- Kazuya Takehana
- Ichihara Elephant Kingdom Zoological Park, Ichihara, Chiba, Japan
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- School of Veterinary Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- School of Veterinary Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan.,Graduate School of Veterinary Science Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- School of Veterinary Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan.,Graduate School of Veterinary Science Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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Effect of substituting steam-flaked corn for course ground corn on in vitro digestibility, average daily gain, serum metabolites and ruminal volatile fatty acids, and bacteria diversity in growing yaks. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Miyazawa M, Takatori H, Okafuji H, Hayashi T, Toyama T, Yamada S, Kitamura K, Arai K, Sakai Y, Yamashita T, Yamashita T, Mizukoshi E, Honda M, Kaneko S. Efficacy of a novel self-expandable metal stent with dumbbell-shaped flare ends for distal biliary obstruction due to unresectable pancreatic cancer. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21100. [PMID: 36473910 PMCID: PMC9727129 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25186-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a novel fully covered self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) with dumbbell-shaped flare ends for the palliation of distal biliary obstruction (DBO) due to unresectable pancreatic cancer (UPC). Patients with DBO due to UPC who received the novel HILZO fully covered stent (HFS), the WALLFLEX partially covered stent (WPS) or fully covered stent (WFS) were analyzed. The incidence of recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO), time to RBO (TRBO), and the incidence of complications were compared among the three SEMS groups. Eighty-four patients (HFS, n = 36; WPS, n = 20; WFS, n = 28) were included. The incidence of RBO was low in the HFS group (versus the WPS and WFS group, p = 0.033 and 0.023, respectively). TRBO in the HFS group was longer than that in the WFS group (p = 0.049). Placement of the HFS was an independent factor for long TRBO in multivariable analysis (p = 0.040). The incidence of pancreatitis and cholecystitis in the HFS group was low (one for each). It is recommended to use the HFS for the palliation of DBO due to UPC from the viewpoint of the low incidence of RBO and complications.
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- Masaki Miyazawa
- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.9707.90000 0001 2308 3329Innovative Clinical Research Center, Kanazawa University, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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- grid.412002.50000 0004 0615 9100Department of Gastroenterology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-Machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-8641 Japan
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Ensiling of rice straw enhances the nutritive quality, improves average daily gain, reduces in vitro methane production and increases ruminal bacterial diversity in growing Hu lambs. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Nakatsukasa H, Takahashi M, Takahashi K, Takashima T, Asano Y, Morisaki T, Kashiwagi S, Noda S, Nakamura Y. The Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitor Abemaciclib Is Tolerated Better than Palbociclib by Advanced Breast Cancer Patients with High Serum Albumin Levels. Biol Pharm Bull 2022; 45:1476-1481. [PMID: 36184505 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b22-00338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors, palbociclib and abemaciclib, have been approved in Japan. However, the selection criteria for these drugs have not been established. Hence, we aimed to identify the risk factors for CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced intolerable adverse events requiring dose reduction or therapy cessation and to establish useful markers for choosing the appropriate CDK4/6 inhibitor, based on the incidence of the intolerable adverse events. This retrospective cohort analysis included patients with advanced breast cancer who received 125 mg/d palbociclib or 300 mg/d abemaciclib. We defined significant adverse events (SAEs) as side effects requiring dose reduction or therapy cessation. Thirty-six percent of the patients who received palbociclib (9/25) and 27.3% of those who received abemaciclib (9/33) experienced SAEs. In palbociclib and abemaciclib groups, baseline white blood cell (WBC) counts and serum albumin (ALB) levels, respectively, were significantly lower in patients who experienced SAEs than in those who did not (palbociclib: p = 0.007; abemaciclib: p = 0.004). According to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the optimal cutoff values for baseline WBC count and ALB level were 5700/µL and 4.0 g/dL, respectively. Among patients with ALB levels >4.0 g/dL, the incidence of abemaciclib-induced SAEs was significantly lower than that of the palbociclib-induced SAEs (1/17 (5.9%) vs. 6/14 (42.9%), odds ratio: 11.0, 95% confidence interval: 1.07-583, p = 0.0281). Thus, a baseline WBC count ≤5700/µL and ALB level ≤4.0 g/dL may be risk factors for palbociclib and abemaciclib-induced SAEs, respectively. Also, high ALB levels can serve as a useful marker for choosing abemaciclib.
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University
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Chakrabarty N, Chung HJ, Alam R, Emon NU, Alam S, Kabir MF, Islam MM, Hong ST, Sarkar T, Sarker MMR, Rahman MM. Chemico-Pharmacological Screening of the Methanol Extract of Gynura nepalensis D.C. Deciphered Promising Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Potentials: Evidenced from in vitro, in vivo, and Computer-Aided Studies. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27113474. [PMID: 35684412 PMCID: PMC9182521 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Gynura nepalensis D.C. (family: Asteraceae) has abundant uses in the alternative medicinal practice, and this species is commonly used in the treatment of diabetes, rheumatism, cuts or wounds, asthma, kidney stones, cough, urinary tract bleeding, gall bladder stones, hepatitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, constipation, vomiting, fertility problems, blood poisoning, septicemia, skin allergy, indigestion, high cholesterol levels, and so on. This study aims to investigate the hepatoprotective and antioxidant potential of the methanol extract of the Gynura nepalensis D.C. (GNME) along with chemical profiling with phytochemical screening. Moreover, prospective phytocompounds have been screened virtually to present the binding affinity of the bioactive components to the hepatic and oxidative receptors. In the hepatoprotective study, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total protein (TP), and lipid peroxidation (LP) and total bilirubin (TB) have been assessed, and in the antioxidant study, the DPPH free radical scavenging, total antioxidant flavonoid, and phenolic contents were determined. Moreover, the molecular binding affinity of the bioactive component of the plant has been analyzed using PyRx AutoDock Vina, Chimera, and Discovery Studio software. The plant extract showed dose-dependent hepatoprotective potential (p < 0.05, 0.01, 0.001) as well as strong antioxidant properties. Moreover, hepatoprotective and antioxidant molecular docking studies revealed a result varying from −2.90 kcal/mol to −10.1 kcal/mol. 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid and chlorogenic acid revealed the highest binding affinity among the selected molecules. However, the plant showed portent antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in the in vitro, in vivo, and in silico models, and it is presumed that the hepatoprotective properties of the plant extract have occurred due to the presence of the vast bioactive chemical compounds as well as their antioxidant properties. Therefore, advanced studies are recommended to elucidate the pharmacological properties of the plant extracts.
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- Gwanju Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Gwanju 61715, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-J.C.); (S.A.); (M.M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea;
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chattogram 4318, Bangladesh;
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Division, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratories (BCSIR), Dr. Qudrat-I-Khuda Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (H.-J.C.); (S.A.); (M.M.R.)
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- Department of Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA;
- Department of Biological Sciences, St. John’s University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute for Medical Science, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54907, Korea; (M.M.I.); (S.-T.H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute for Medical Science, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54907, Korea; (M.M.I.); (S.-T.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh; or
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Research Division, Health Med Science Research Limited, 3/1 Block F, Lalmatia, Mohammadpur, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh;
- Correspondence: (H.-J.C.); (S.A.); (M.M.R.)
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Yamagishi N, Kawashima C. Prepartum measurement of serum biomarkers reflecting osteoclastic and osteoblastic bone metabolism for predicting the risk of milk fever in dairy cows. J DAIRY RES 2022; 89:1-9. [PMID: 35287772 DOI: 10.1017/s0022029922000218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We investigated whether prepartum levels of serum bone biomarkers are related to the degree of parturient hypocalcaemia and risk of milk fever (MF) in dairy cows with advancing parity. A total of 58 late-pregnant cattle were assigned to four groups: nulliparous, primiparous, multiparous in the 2nd lactation and multiparous in the 3rd-5th lactation. The multiparous cows were further assigned to MF and non-MF groups according to the onset of MF. Serum samples were obtained from the cows during the 3 weeks prepartum to 5 d postpartum period for the measurement of serum calcium (Ca) and three bone biomarkers: tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b (TRAP5b), osteoprotegerin (OPG) and bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase (ALP3). The ratios of OPG to TRAP5b (O/T ratio) and ALP3 to TRAP5b (A/T ratio) were calculated. The data from all cattle showed that the severity of hypocalcaemia at parturition increased with advancing parity/age. The MF cows had elevated serum TRAP5b activity and a decreased O/T ratio after parturition, suggesting an increased number of osteoclasts due to osteoclastogenesis, in response to severe hypocalcaemia. The MF cows showed lower serum ALP3 activity during the 3 weeks prepartum than the non-MF cows, therefore, prepartum osteoblast function was likely weak in the MF cows. During the 2-3 weeks prepartum, serum ALP3 activity and the A/T ratio had moderate associations with the serum Ca concentration at day 0 (day of calving) in the multiparous cows, and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that ALP3 activity had excellent ability to predict MF. In conclusion, prepartum serum ALP3 activity is a promising biomarker to predict MF in multiparous cows.
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- Norio Yamagishi
- Division of Veterinary Science, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka599-8531, Japan
- Division of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido080-8555, Japan
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- Field Center of Animal Science and Agriculture, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido080-8555, Japan
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Kim M, Masaki T, Ikuta K, Iwamoto E, Uemoto Y, Terada F, Roh S. Changes in the liver transcriptome and physiological parameters of Japanese Black steers during the fattening period. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4029. [PMID: 35256743 PMCID: PMC8901683 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08057-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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We investigated the physiological changes during the fattening period and production characteristics in Japanese Black steers bred and raised using the typical feeding system in Japan. Here, 21 Japanese Black steers aged 12 months were used, with experimental period divided into early (12–14 months of age), middle (15–22 months), and late fattening phases (23–30 months). The liver transcriptome, blood metabolites, hormones, and rumen fermentation characteristics were analyzed. Blood triglyceride and non-esterified fatty acid concentrations increased, whereas blood ketone levels decreased, with fattening phases. Blood insulin increased with fattening phases and was positively correlated with carcass weight and marbling in late fattening phases. Rumen fermentation characteristics showed high propionate levels and low butyrate levels in late fattening phases, likely due to increased energy intake. Genes related to glucose metabolism, such as SESN3, INSR, LEPR, and FOXO3, were down-regulated in late fattening phases. Genes related to lipid metabolism, such as FABP4, were up-regulated, whereas FADS1 and FADS2 were down-regulated. These findings suggest that the physiological changes resulted from changes in the energy content and composition of diets. Liver metabolism changed with changes in fat metabolism. Insulin was strongly associated with physiological changes and productivity in Japanese Black cattle.
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- Minji Kim
- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8572, Japan
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- Hyogo Prefectural Technology Center of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kasai, Hyogo, 679-0198, Japan
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- Awaji Agricultural Technology Center, Minami-Awaji, Hyogo, 656-0442, Japan
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- Hyogo Prefectural Technology Center of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kasai, Hyogo, 679-0198, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8572, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8572, Japan.,National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Ikenodai, Tsukuba, 305-0901, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8572, Japan.
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