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Kuroda Y, Naruto T, Tsuyusaki Y, Kato A, Aida N, Kurosawa K. Role of TOE1 variants at the nuclear localization motif in pontocerebellar hypoplasia 7. J Hum Genet 2024:10.1038/s10038-024-01244-7. [PMID: 38605133 DOI: 10.1038/s10038-024-01244-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Biallelic TOE1 variants can cause pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 7 (PCH7), a condition characterized by pontocerebellar hypoplasia with genital abnormality. TOE1 is a 3'-exonuclese for 3'-end maturation in small nuclear RNA. TOE1 pathogenic variants have been reported at the DEDD catalytic domain and zinc finger motif. Here, we describe a PCH7 patient with novel compound heterozygous TOE1 variants and a detailed clinical course. The patient was a 3-year-old female and showed developmental delay without cerebellar ataxic behavior. Head MRI revealed delayed myelination without pontocerebellar hypoplasia at 9 months of age. Progressive pontocerebellar atrophy was prominent at follow-up MRI. Cerebral abnormalities are characteristic features of PCH7 before pontocerebellar atrophy is observed. One variant, p.Arg331*, was located at the nuclear localization motif (NLM) and partially escaped from nonsense-mediated decay. This variant affected nuclear localization in mutant expressing cells, thus, the TOE1 variant at NLM leads to TOE1 dysfunction associated with nuclear mis-localization.
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- Yukiko Kuroda
- Division of Medical Genetics, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Clinical Research Institute, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Neurology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Medical Genetics, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
- Clinical Research Institute, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
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Miyake Y, Tateishi K, Oshima A, Hongo T, Satomi K, Ichimura K, Kato A, Iwashita H, Utsunomiya D, Yamamoto T. A case of midbrain germinoma: A literature review for radiographic and clinical features. Neurooncol Adv 2023; 5:vdad043. [PMID: 37215953 PMCID: PMC10195201 DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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- Yohei Miyake
- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Corresponding author: Kensuke Tateishi, MD, PhD, Department of Neurosurgery, Yokohama City University, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa, Yokohama 2360004, Japan ()
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Deparment of Brain Disease Translational Research, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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Miyamoto Y, Okazaki T, Watanabe K, Togawa M, Adachi T, Kato A, Ochiai R, Tamai C, Sone J, Maegaki Y. First detailed case report of a pediatric patient with neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease diagnosed by NOTCH2NLC genetic testing. Brain Dev 2023; 45:70-76. [PMID: 36150977 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) is a rare neurodegenerative disease characterized clinically by eosinophilic hyaline intranuclear inclusions in neuronal and other somatic cells. Skin biopsies are reportedly useful in diagnosing NIID, and the genetic cause of NIID was identified as a GGC repeat expansion in NOTCH2NLC in recent years. The number of adult patients diagnosed via genetic testing has increased; however, there have been no detailed reports of pediatric NIID cases with GGC expansions in NOTCH2NLC. This is the first detailed report of a pediatric patient showing various neurological symptoms from the age of 10 and was ultimately diagnosed with NIID via skin biopsy and triplet repeat primed polymerase chain reaction analyses. CASE REPORT This was an 18-year-old female who developed cyclic vomiting, distal dominant muscle weakness, and sustained miosis at 10 years. Nerve conduction studies revealed axonal degeneration, and her neuropathy had slowly progressed despite several rounds of high-dose methylprednisolone and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. At 13 years, she had an acute encephalopathy-like episode. At 15 years, brain MRI revealed slightly high-intensity lesions on diffusion-weighted and T2-weighted imaging in the subcortical white matter of her frontal lobes that expanded over time. At 16 years, esophagography, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and esophageal manometry revealed esophageal achalasia, and per-oral endoscopic myotomy was performed. At 18 years, we diagnosed her with NIID based on the findings of skin specimen analyses and a GGC repeat expansion in NOTCH2NLC. CONCLUSION NIID should be considered as a differential diagnosis in pediatric patients with various neurological symptoms.
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- Yosuke Miyamoto
- Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; Division of Child Neurology, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishi-Cho, Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan.
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- Division of Clinical Genetics, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishi-Cho, Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Akita University, Graduate School of Medicine, 44-2 Hasunuma Hiroomote, Akita, Akita 010-8543, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, 730 Ezu, Tottori, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
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- Division of Neuropathology, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishi-Cho, Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishi-Cho, Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0004, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishi-Cho, Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan; Department of Radiology, National Hospital Organization Hamada Medical Center, 777-12 Asai-Cho, Hamada, Shimane 697-8511, Japan
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- Department of Neuropathology, Institute for Medical Science of Aging, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
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- Institute for Medical Science of Aging, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan; Department of Neurology, National Hospital Organization Suzuka National Hospital, 3-2-1 Kasado, Suzuka, Mie 513-8501, Japan
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- Division of Child Neurology, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishi-Cho, Yonago, Tottori 683-8504, Japan
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Bouquet J, Auberger N, Ashmus R, King D, Bordes A, Fontelle N, Nakagawa S, Madden Z, Proceviat C, Kato A, Désiré J, Vocadlo DJ, Blériot Y. Structural variation of the 3-acetamido-4,5,6-trihydroxyazepane iminosugar through epimerization and C-alkylation leads to low micromolar HexAB and NagZ inhibitors. Org Biomol Chem 2021; 20:619-629. [PMID: 34940771 DOI: 10.1039/d1ob02280f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report the synthesis of seven-membered iminosugars derived from a 3S-acetamido-4R,5R,6S-trihydroxyazepane scaffold and their evaluation as inhibitors of functionally related exo-N-acetylhexosaminidases including human O-GlcNAcase (OGA), human lysosomal β-hexosaminidase (HexAB), and Escherichia coli NagZ. Capitalizing on the flexibility of azepanes and the active site tolerances of hexosaminidases, we explore the effects of epimerization of stereocenters at C-3, C-5 and C-6 and C-alkylation at the C-2 or C-7 positions. Accordingly, epimerization at C-6 (L-ido) and at C-5 (D-galacto) led to selective HexAB inhibitors whereas introduction of a propyl group at C-7 on the C-3 epimer furnished a potent NagZ inhibitor.
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- J Bouquet
- Université de Poitiers, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, OrgaSynth Team, Glyco group, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, OrgaSynth Team, Glyco group, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5S 1P6, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5S 1P6, Canada.
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- Université de Poitiers, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, OrgaSynth Team, Glyco group, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, OrgaSynth Team, Glyco group, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5S 1P6, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5S 1P6, Canada.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
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- Université de Poitiers, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, OrgaSynth Team, Glyco group, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5S 1P6, Canada.
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- Université de Poitiers, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, OrgaSynth Team, Glyco group, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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Kato A, Ito M, Sanaki T, Okuda T, Tsuchiya N, Yoshimoto R, Yukioka H. Acsl1 is essential for skin barrier function through the activation of linoleic acid and biosynthesis of ω-O-acylceramide in mice. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2021; 1867:159085. [PMID: 34813948 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2021.159085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The long-chain acyl-CoA synthase1 (Acsl1) is a major enzyme that converts long-chain fatty acids to acyl-CoAs. The role of Acsl1 in energy metabolism has been elucidated in the adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle. Here, we demonstrate that systemic deficiency of Acsl1 caused severe skin barrier defects, leading to embryonic lethality. Acsl1 mRNA and protein are expressed in the Acsl1+/+ epidermis, which are absent in Acsl1-/- mice. In Acsl1-/- mice, epidermal ceramide [EOS] (Cer[EOS]) containing ω-O-esterified linoleic acid, a lipid essential for the skin barrier, was significantly reduced. Conversely, ω-hydroxy ceramide (Cer[OS]), a precursor of Cer[EOS], was increased. Moreover, the levels of triglyceride (TG) species containing linoleic acids were lower in Acsl1-/- mice, whereas those not containing linoleic acid were comparable to Acsl1+/+ mice. As TG is considered to work as a reservoir of linoleic acid for the biosynthesis of Cer[EOS] from Cer[OS], our results suggest that Acsl1 plays an essential role in ω-O-acylceramide synthesis by providing linoleic acid for ω-O-esterification. Therefore, our findings identified a new biological role of Acsl1 as a regulator of the skin barrier.
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- Ayumi Kato
- Laboratory for Innovative Therapy Research, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan.
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- Laboratory for Drug Discovery and Disease Research, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan
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- Laboratory for Drug Discovery and Disease Research, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan
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- Laboratory for Innovative Therapy Research, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan
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- Project Management Department, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 8F (Reception) / 9F, Nissay Yodoyabashi East, 3-13, Imabashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0042, Japan; Research Planning Department, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan
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- Laboratory for Innovative Therapy Research, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan
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- Laboratory for Innovative Therapy Research, Shionogi & Co., Ltd, 3-1-1 Futaba-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0825, Japan
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Kamagata K, Andica C, Kato A, Saito Y, Uchida W, Hatano T, Lukies M, Ogawa T, Takeshige-Amano H, Akashi T, Hagiwara A, Fujita S, Aoki S. Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105216. [PMID: 34069159 PMCID: PMC8155849 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
There has been an increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases with the rapid increase in aging societies worldwide. Biomarkers that can be used to detect pathological changes before the development of severe neuronal loss and consequently facilitate early intervention with disease-modifying therapeutic modalities are therefore urgently needed. Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a promising tool that can be used to infer microstructural characteristics of the brain, such as microstructural integrity and complexity, as well as axonal density, order, and myelination, through the utilization of water molecules that are diffused within the tissue, with displacement at the micron scale. Diffusion tensor imaging is the most commonly used diffusion MRI technique to assess the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases. However, diffusion tensor imaging has several limitations, and new technologies, including neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging, diffusion kurtosis imaging, and free-water imaging, have been recently developed as approaches to overcome these constraints. This review provides an overview of these technologies and their potential as biomarkers for the early diagnosis and disease progression of major neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Koji Kamagata
- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan;
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.H.); (T.O.); (H.T.-A.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia;
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- Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.H.); (T.O.); (H.T.-A.)
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- Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (T.H.); (T.O.); (H.T.-A.)
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan; (C.A.); (Y.S.); (W.U.); (T.A.); (A.H.); (S.F.); (S.A.)
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Sato S, Sugano N, Shiozawa M, Uchiyama M, Kazama K, Kato A, Oshima T, Rino Y, Masuda M. Application and outcomes of a standardized lymphadenectomy in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy requiring ligation of the middle colic artery. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 25:223-227. [PMID: 33459968 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02388-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complete mesocolic excision with central vessel ligation may be important for accurate staging and improving the prognosis of right-sided colon cancer. Although the procedure is often performed laparoscopically, approaching the middle colic artery (MCA) is technically demanding, especially when complete ligation of arteries at their roots is desired. We standardized our laparoscopic approach by establishing the dissection boundary along the superior mesenteric artery to achieve D3 lymphadenectomy in the region of the MCA. The aim of the present study was to evaluate, on the basis of perioperative and short-term oncologic outcomes, the feasibility and safety of our technique METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study on consecutive patients with cancer located at the ascending colon and transverse colon who had laparoscopic right hemicolectomy requiring ligation of the MCA. RESULTS There were 41 patients (22 males, median age 71 years [range 49-86] years). The median operation time was 285 min, and blood loss volume was 40 mL. Conversion to open surgery was required in 1 case. Complications that were Clavien-Dindo grade III or above occurred in 3 patients (7.3%). There was no anastomotic leakage. The median number of lymph nodes harvested was 46. CONCLUSIONS Our technique was shown to be a safe, feasible, and useful strategy for performance of right hemicolectomy requiring ligation of the MCA in cases of colon cancer. The technique facilitates maximal lymph node dissection. Having obtained favorable outcomes, we look forward to investigation into long-term outcomes.
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- S Sato
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan. .,Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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Kondo Y, Sakakibara T, Furuta M, Kato J, Kato A, Mase S, Sasaki H, Miyake Y. 333MO Cost-utility analysis of olanzapine in Japanese patients treated with cisplatin-containing highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.10.327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Kato A, Minami Y, Asakura K, Katamine M, Katsura A, Muramatsu Y, Sato T, Kakizaki R, Hashimoto T, Meguro K, Shimohama T, Ako J. Plaque erosion is associated with less systemic atherosclerosis than other plaque types of acute coronary syndrome. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Previous studies have demonstrated that plaque erosion is associated with less atheromatous plaque at both culprit and non-culprit lesion than other plaque types of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the status of systemic atherosclerosis in patients with plaque erosion remains to be elucidated.
Purpose
To clarify if plaque erosion is associated with less systemic atherosclerosis than other plaque types of ACS.
Methods
A total of 239 consecutive patients with ACS who underwent optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging of the culprit lesion were enrolled. Patients were classified into either plaque erosion (PE, n=45) or non-plaque erosion (non-PE, n=194) including plaque rupture and calcified nodule based on OCT findings of the culprit lesions. The status of systemic atherosclerosis was assessed by the findings of carotid echography, the severity of aortic arch calcification (AAC; grade 0–3) on chest X-ray, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI).
Results
The maximum intima media thickness (IMT) was significantly thinner in the PE group than in the non-PE group (1.9±0.8 vs. 2.3±0.9 mm, p=0.023) (Panel A). The prevalence of heterogeneous plaque and calcified plaque was significantly lower in the PE group than in the non-PE group (25.0 vs. 50.4%, p=0.010, 18.8 vs. 38.5%, p=0.037, respectively). The prevalence of AAC grade was significantly different between the two groups with a tendency toward lower AAC grade in the PE group than the non-PE group (Panel B). The mean baPWV (1588.1±420.6 vs. 1686.5±363.5 cm/sec, p=0.186) and ABPI (1.1±0.1 vs. 1.1±0.1, p=0.270) was comparable between the two groups.
Conclusion
Plaque erosion was associated with less atherosclerosis in carotid artery and aortic arch than non-plaque erosion. These findings may help further clarify the distinct pathophysiology of plaque erosion.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- A Kato
- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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Hashimoto T, Minami Y, Asakura K, Katamine M, Kato A, Katsura A, Muramatsu Y, Sato T, Kameda R, Meguro K, Shimohama T, Ako J. Lower levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol are associated with lower prevalence of thin-cap fibroatheroma in statin-treated patients with coronary artery disease. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with statins slows progression of atherosclerotic plaques and reduces cardiovascular events. The 2019 European Society of Cardiology guideline for the management of dyslipidaemias recommends the absolute LDL-C treatment target as <55mg/dL for very high-risk patients, <70 mg/dL for high-risk patients and <100 mg/dL for moderate-risk patients. However, the difference in plaque composition of coronary lesions according to these LDL-C levels remains to be elucidated.
Purpose
To investigate plaque morphologies according to LDL-C levels in statin-treated patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Methods
A total of 685 consecutive statin-treated patients with CAD, who underwent optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging of culprit lesions were enrolled. The prevalence of vulnerable compositions in culprit plaques evaluated by OCT was compared among the groups of patients classified by LDL-C levels (<55, 55–70, 70–100, ≥100 mg/dL).
Results
LDL-C levels <55 mg/dL, <70 mg/dL and <100 mg/dL were observed in 6.3%, 21.8% and 63.9% of patients, respectively. The prevalence of thin-cap fibroatheroma was significantly different among the groups (P=0.014, Figure) with a trend toward lower prevalence in the lower two LDL-C groups than in the higher two LDL-C groups. A gradient with lower prevalence of thrombus in lower LDL-C groups was observed, although the statistical significance was not demonstrated (Figure). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of macrophage or cholesterol crystal among the groups.
Conclusions
Lower LDL-C level was associated with a trend toward lower prevalence of thin-cap fibroatheroma and thrombus in statin-treated patients with CAD.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- T Hashimoto
- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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Katamine M, Minami Y, Asakura K, Kato A, Katsura A, Sato T, Muramatsu Y, Hashimoto T, Kameda R, Meguro K, Shimohama T, Ako J. Higher level of high sensitivity C-reactive protein is associated with more fibrocalcific plaque and longer lesion in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The association between the level of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and coronary plaque characteristics in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains to be elucidated.
Purpose
To clarify the morphological characteristics of culprit lesion in patients with ACS according to the hsCRP levels using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Methods
A total of 215 consecutive patients with ACS, who underwent OCT imaging of culprit lesions were included. The patients were classified into either the higher hsCRP group (hsCRP ≥0.14 mg/dL, n=108) or the lower hsCRP group (hsCRP <0.14 mg/dL, n=107) according to the median preprocedural hsCRP level. The morphological characteristics of culprit lesion assessed by OCT were compared between the two groups.
Results
The higher hsCRP group had higher prevalence of insulin therapy (14 vs. 6%, p=0.037) and current smoker than the lower hsCRP group (37 vs. 18%, p=0.002). The prevalence of long lesion (≥25 mm, 67 vs. 53%, p=0.041) and fibrocalcific plaque (53 vs. 33%, p=0.003) was significantly higher in the higher hsCRP group than in the lower hsCRP group (Figure). On the other hand, the prevalence of plaque rupture (36 vs. 46%, p=0.174) and lipid-rich plaque (47 vs. 64%, p=0.011) was rather lower in the higher hsCRP group than in the lower hsCRP group (Figure). In a multivariate analysis, fibrocalcific plaque (odds ratio [OR]: 2.098, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.125–3.913, p=0.019), lesion length (mm, OR: 1.036, 95% CI: 1.010–1.061, p=0.004) and current smoker (OR: 2.757, 95% CI: 1.388–5.476, p=0.003) was independently associated with higher hsCRP level.
Conclusions
ACS patients with high hsCRP levels had more fibrocalcific plaque and longer lesion than those with low hsCRP levels. The association between high hsCRP levels and vulnerable characteristics of culprit plaque was not demonstrated.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- M Katamine
- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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Goto M, Hagiwara A, Kato A, Fujita S, Hori M, Kamagata K, Sugano H, Arai H, Aoki S, Abe O, Sakamoto H, Sakano Y, Kyogoku S, Daida H. Estimation of intracranial volume: A comparative study between synthetic MRI and FSL-brain extraction tool (BET)2. J Clin Neurosci 2020; 79:178-182. [PMID: 33070892 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Brain extraction represents an important step in numerous neuroimaging analyses. The brain extraction tool (BET)2 is a widely used deformable model-based approach for extraction of intracranial volume (ICV). The aim of this study is to estimate the ICV extraction accuracy using synthetic MR(SyMRI) method and BET2 in healthy adult participants and patients with Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS), including infants. 'Quantification of relaxation times and proton density by multi-echo acquisition of saturation recovery with turbo-spin-echo readout' (QRAPMASTER) with a 3.0 T magnetic resonance image (MRI) system was used for data acquisition. Statistical evaluations were performed with linear regression analysis and the Jaccard similarity coefficient (J). ICV extraction accuracy with synthetic MR method is found to be higher than BET2, for both aged healthy participants and SWS.
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- Masami Goto
- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan; Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan; Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan; Department of Radiology, Toho University Omori Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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Matsuzawa K, Izawa S, Kato A, Fukaya K, Matsumoto K, Okura T, Miyazaki D, Kurosaki M, Fujii S, Taniguchi SI, Kato M, Yamamoto K. Low signal intensities of MRI T1 mapping predict refractory diplopia in Graves' ophthalmopathy. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2020; 92:536-544. [PMID: 32090348 DOI: 10.1111/cen.14178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), fibrosis in extraocular muscles (EOMs) may be related to intravenous glucocorticoid (ivGC)-resistant diplopia. Signal intensity (SI) of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T1 mapping can quantify properties of EOM components, including fibrosis. We investigated EOM features of GO patients with diplopia using T1 mapping SI and the predictive value of T1 mapping SI in the response of diplopia to ivGCs. DESIGN We performed a cross-sectional study that included 13 active GO patients, 34 inactive GO patients with history of diplopia, including 20 with a history of diplopia disappearance, 14 GO patients with refractory diplopia and 35 control subjects. In nine active GO patients, the relationship between T1 mapping SI at pretreatment and at diplopia outcome after ivGC treatment was prospectively investigated. METHODS T1 mapping SI of left and right inferior rectus and medial rectus muscles was measured in all participants. RESULTS T1 mapping SI in inactive GO patients with refractory diplopia was significantly lower than that of other groups in all evaluated EOMs. Diagnostic accuracy for refractory diplopia by T1 mapping SI in GO patients with a history of diplopia disappearance was excellent (AUC 0.89) compared with other assessments. Furthermore, among nine active GO patients, pretreatment T1 mapping SI in four patients with ivGC-resistant diplopia tended to be low compared with the other five patients with improved diplopia. CONCLUSIONS Low intensity T1 mapping in EOMs is likely to be associated with refractory diplopia and may be useful in predicting the response of diplopia to ivGCs.
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- Kazuhiko Matsuzawa
- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Department of Regional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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Shinohara Y, Takahashi N, Lee Y, Ohmura T, Umetsu A, Kinoshita F, Kuya K, Kato A, Kinoshita T. Usefulness of deep learning-assisted identification of hyperdense MCA sign in acute ischemic stroke: comparison with readers' performance. Jpn J Radiol 2020; 38:870-877. [PMID: 32399602 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-020-00986-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the usefulness of deep learning-assisted diagnosis for identifying hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign (HMCAS) on non-contrast computed tomography in comparison with the diagnostic performance of neuroradiologists. MATERIALS AND METHODS We obtained 46 HMCAS-positive and 52 HMCAS-negative test samples extracted using 50-pixel-diameter circular regions of interest. Five neuroradiologists undertook an initial diagnostic performance test by describing the HMCAS-positive prediction rate in each sample. Their diagnostic performance was compared with that of a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) model that had been trained using another dataset in our previous study. In the second test, readers could reference the prediction rate of the DCNN model in each sample. RESULTS The diagnostic performance of the DCNN for HMCAS showed an accuracy of 81.6% and area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.869, whereas the initial diagnostic performance of neuroradiologists showed an accuracy of 78.8% and AUC of 0.882. The second diagnostic test of neuroradiologists with reference to the results of the DCNN model showed an accuracy of 84.7% and AUC of 0.932. In all readers, AUC values were higher in the second test than the initial test. CONCLUSION The ability of DCNN to identify HMCAS is comparable with the diagnostic performance of neuroradiologists.
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- Yuki Shinohara
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels-Akita, 6-10 Senshu-kubota-machi, Akita, 010-0874, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels-Akita, 6-10 Senshu-kubota-machi, Akita, 010-0874, Japan.,Preparing Section for New Faculty of Medical Science, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Science, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels-Akita, 6-10 Senshu-kubota-machi, Akita, 010-0874, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels-Akita, 6-10 Senshu-kubota-machi, Akita, 010-0874, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Secomedic Hospital, Funabashi, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels-Akita, 6-10 Senshu-kubota-machi, Akita, 010-0874, Japan
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Ivory MK, Kato A, Hasanzadeh A, Blinov BB. A Paul trap with sectored ring electrodes for experiments with two-dimensional ion crystals. Rev Sci Instrum 2020; 91:053201. [PMID: 32486754 DOI: 10.1063/1.5145102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
We have developed a trapped ion system for producing two-dimensional (2D) ion crystals for applications in scalable quantum computing, quantum simulations, and 2D crystal phase transition and defect studies. The trap is a modification of a Paul trap with its ring electrode flattened and split into eight identical sectors and its two endcap electrodes shaped as truncated hollow cones for laser and imaging optics access. All ten trap electrodes can be independently DC-biased to create various aspect ratio trap geometries. We trap and Doppler cool 2D crystals of up to 30 Ba+ ions and demonstrate the tunability of the trapping potential both in the plane of the crystal and in the transverse direction.
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- M K Ivory
- University of Washington Department of Physics, Seattle, Washington 98115, USA
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- University of Washington Department of Physics, Seattle, Washington 98115, USA
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- University of Washington Department of Physics, Seattle, Washington 98115, USA
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- University of Washington Department of Physics, Seattle, Washington 98115, USA
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Delord K, Kato A, Tarroux A, Orgeret F, Cotté C, Ropert-Coudert Y, Cherel Y, Descamps S. Antarctic petrels 'on the ice rocks': wintering strategy of an Antarctic seabird. R Soc Open Sci 2020; 7:191429. [PMID: 32431861 PMCID: PMC7211841 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.191429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
There is a paucity of information on the foraging ecology, especially individual use of sea-ice features and icebergs, over the non-breeding season in many seabird species. Using geolocators and stable isotopes, we defined the movements, distribution and diet of adult Antarctic petrels Thalassoica antarctica from the largest known breeding colony, the inland Svarthamaren, Antarctica. More specifically, we examined how sea-ice concentration and free-drifting icebergs affect the distribution of Antarctic petrels. After breeding, birds moved north to the marginal ice zone (MIZ) in the Weddell sector of the Southern Ocean, following its northward extension during freeze-up in April, and they wintered there in April-August. There, the birds stayed predominantly out of the water (60-80% of the time) suggesting they use icebergs as platforms to stand on and/or to rest. Feather δ15N values encompassed one full trophic level, indicating that birds fed on various proportions of crustaceans and fish/squid, most likely Antarctic krill Euphausia superba and the myctophid fish Electrona antarctica and/or the squid Psychroteuthis glacialis. Birds showed strong affinity for the open waters of the northern boundary of the MIZ, an important iceberg transit area, which offers roosting opportunities and rich prey fields. The strong association of Antarctic petrels with sea-ice cycle and icebergs suggests the species can serve, year-round, as a sentinel of environmental changes for this remote region.
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- K. Delord
- Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372 du CNRS-La Rochelle Université, 79360 Villiers-en-Bois, France
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- Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372 du CNRS-La Rochelle Université, 79360 Villiers-en-Bois, France
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- Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Fram Centre, 9296 Tromsø, Norway
- Norwegian Polar Institute, Fram Centre, 9296 Tromsø, Norway
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- Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372 du CNRS-La Rochelle Université, 79360 Villiers-en-Bois, France
- Department of Zoology, Nelson Mandela, University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Laboratoire d'Océanographie et du Climat, Expérimentation et Approches Numériques, Institut Pierre Simon Laplace, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Universités (UPMC, Univ Paris 06)-CNRS-IRD-MNHN, LOCEAN Laboratory, Paris, France
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- Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372 du CNRS-La Rochelle Université, 79360 Villiers-en-Bois, France
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- Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372 du CNRS-La Rochelle Université, 79360 Villiers-en-Bois, France
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- Norwegian Polar Institute, Fram Centre, 9296 Tromsø, Norway
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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 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/089686080802800528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Y. Sakao
- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Blood Purification Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu Department of Internal Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine Fujinomiya City General Hospital, Fujinomiya Shizuoka, Japan
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Goto M, Hagiwara A, Kato A, Fujita S, Hori M, Kamagata K, Aoki S, Abe O, Sakamoto H, Sakano Y, Kyogoku S, Daida H. Effect of changing the analyzed image contrast on the accuracy of intracranial volume extraction using Brain Extraction Tool 2. Radiol Phys Technol 2020; 13:76-82. [PMID: 31898013 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-019-00551-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of changing the contrast of an analyzed image on the accuracy of intracranial volume (ICV) extraction using the Brain Extraction Tool (BET2) in healthy adults and patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), including infants. Twelve SWS patients, including infants, and 12 healthy participants were imaged on a 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. All individuals underwent quantification of relaxation times and proton density using multi-echo acquisition of saturation recovery with turbo-spin-echo readout (QRAPMASTER). Based on the QRAPMASTER data, we created images with seven contrasts (T1-WI, T2-WI, PD-WI, T2 short-tau inversion recovery [STIR], proton density [PD] STIR, T2STIR + PDSTIR, and T1-WI + T2-WI + PD-WI) by post-processing with SyMRI software. ICVs extracted with BET2 from the FMRIB (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain) Software Library with each of the seven image contrasts were compared with manually extracted ICVs, which is the gold standard reviewed by a board-certificated neuroradiologist. Manual extraction was performed on T1-WI and T2STIR. Statistical analyses were performed with Jaccard similarity coefficients (J). The highest J score was found in T1-WI + T2-WI + PD-WI in all participants (0.8451); T1-WI in healthy participants (0.8984); T2STIR in participants with SWS (0.8325). Our findings suggest that T1-WI and T2STIR should be used in ICV extraction performed using BET2 on healthy participants and infants, respectively. Additionally, if the analyzed individuals include both healthy participants and infants, T1-WI + T2-WI + PD-WI should be used.
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- Masami Goto
- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Radiology, Toho University Omori Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 hongo, bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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Muramatsu Y, Minami Y, Ishida K, Kato A, Katsura A, Sato T, Kakizaki R, Nemoto T, Hashimoto T, Fujiyoshi K, Meguro K, Shimohama T, Ako J. P686Cancer is not associated with increased cardiac and bleeding events after 2nd- and 3rd-generation drug-eluting stents implantation. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz747.0291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Previous studies demonstrated the impact of concomitant cancer on the increased risk of adverse cardiac and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the impact in this 2nd- and 3rd-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) era remains to be elucidated.
Purpose
To clarify the impact of cancer on clinical outcomes in patients after 2nd- or 3rd -generation DES implantation.
Methods
A total of 932 patients who underwent PCI with 2nd- or 3rd -generation DES were included. Patients who were diagnosed with cancer after PCI were excluded from the present cohort. The incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) including cardiac death, myocardial infarction and target or non-target vessel revascularization, and bleeding events was compared between the patients with cancer or the history of treatment for cancer (cancer group, n=140) and the patients without cancer (no cancer group, n=792). Bleeding events were evaluated according to the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction definition. Further comparisons were performed between the 2 groups (cancer group, n=126; no cancer group, n=252) after the adjustment of baseline clinical characteristics using 1:2 propensity score-matching analysis.
Results
The incidence of MACE at median 577 [340–1043] days after the PCI was comparable between the 2 groups in both unadjusted (15.0% vs. 15.0%, p=0.984) (Panel A) and adjusted cohorts (14.3 vs. 13.1%, p=0.796), although the incidence of all cause death in the cancer group was significantly greater than the no cancer group (15.1 vs. 9.5%, p=0.007, in the adjusted cohort). The increased risk of MACE was not observed in any types of cancer or treatment (Panel B). The incidence of bleeding events was also comparable between the 2 groups (4.0 vs. 2.0%, p=0.297, in the adjusted cohort).
Conclusion
The increased incidence of MACE and bleeding events in patients with cancer was not demonstrated after the 2nd- or 3rd-generation DES implantation. Further studies are required to clarify the safety and efficacy of PCI in patients with cancer.
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- Y Muramatsu
- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan
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Oki T, Otake M, Ito M, Kato A, Hatoya M. The educational intervention on the families having dementia patients. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Katsura A, Minami Y, Kato A, Sato T, Muramatsu Y, Kakizaki R, Nemoto T, Hashimoto T, Fujiyoshi K, Meguro K, Shimohama T, Tojo T, Ako J. 6109A novel parameter for stent expansion is superior to conventional parameters for predicting adverse events after drug-eluting stent implantation. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Among several parameters for stent expansion, which is better for predicting adverse events remains to be elucidated.
Purpose
To assess the predictive significance of several parameters for stent expansion on the incidence of adverse cardiac events.
Methods
A total of 183 consecutive patients with de novo lesion treated with drug-eluting stent (DES) under optical coherence tomography (OCT) guidance were enrolled. The stent expansion was retrospectively assessed on the final OCT images after the stent implantation by both conventional and novel parameters. The conventional parameters included the minimum stent cross-sectional area (MSA) and %stent expansion defined as [MSA/mean reference lumen cross-sectional area × 100]. The novel parameter was the minimum expansion index (MEI) calculated by using a novel algorhythm which yields the ideal lumen area in each frame by taking into account vessel tapering. The expansion index was calculated by [actual lumen area/ideal lumen area × 100] in each frame through the stented segment. The MEI was the minimum value of expansion index through the stented segment. The both conventional and novel parameters were compared between cases with and without device-oriented cardiac events (DoCE). Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves were constructed to assess the ability of those parameters to predict DoCE.
Results
The MSA and MEI in the DoCE group (n=12) were significantly smaller than the no DoCE group (n=171) (3.29±0.72 vs. 4.45±1.97 mm2, p<0.001, 66.9±10.6 vs. 78.3±14.8%, p=0.01, respectively), although the %stent expansion was not significantly different between the two groups (62.7±11.9 vs. 70.7±16.3%, p=0.094). In ROC analyses, the area under curve of MEI to predict DoCE was the largest among the parameters (Figure).
Conclusion
Among several parameters for stent expansion, a novel MEI was better to predict device-oriented cardiac events after DES implantation.
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- A Katsura
- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Kitasato University of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1–15–1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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Matsui T, Ito C, Kato A, Wu TS, Itoigawa M. Acrofolione A and B, acetophenone dimers from Acronychia pendunculata, induce an apoptotic effect on human NALM-6 pre-B cell leukaemia cells. J Pharm Pharmacol 2018; 71:348-361. [PMID: 30362134 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We investigated the apoptotic activities of acrofolione A (1) and B (2) isolated from Acronychia pedunculata against a human pre-B cell leukaemia cell line (NALM-6) to explore the apoptosis-related signalling molecules targeted by 1 and 2. METHODS The apoptosis effects of 1 and 2 in NALM-6 cells were investigated by TUNEL staining, annexin V, mitochondria membrane potential and caspase 3/7 activity. We carried out a protein array to explore the signalling molecules involved in apoptosis comprehensively. KEY FINDINGS Acrofolione A (1) suppressed the growth of NALM-6, K562 and HPB-ALL cells (IC50 16.7 ± 1.9, 17.9 ± 0.3 and 10.1 ± 0.2 μm, respectively) more effectively than acrofolione B (2). Both compounds time-dependently increased the number of NALM-6 cells with abnormal nuclei, and increased the number of annexin V-positive cells and decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential of NALM-6 cells. Acrofolione A (1) markedly elevated caspase 3/7 activity and increased the number of TUNEL-positive cells. Cells treated with either compound showed enhanced expression of cleaved PARP and cleaved caspase 3 and 7, and reduced survivin protein levels. CONCLUSIONS Acrofolione A (1) and B (2) may be useful in the treatment of various types of leukaemia.
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- Takuya Matsui
- Department of Physiology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Sports and Health Science, Tokai Gakuen University, Miyoshi, Aichi, Japan
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Shinohara Y, Kato A, Yamashita E, Ueyama JI, Yoneda N, Ogawa T. Detection of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis on a R2* Map. Magn Reson Med Sci 2018; 17:273-274. [PMID: 29238006 PMCID: PMC6196305 DOI: 10.2463/mrms.ci.2017-0113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Yuki Shinohara
- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University
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- Division of Pediatrics and Perinatology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University
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Mazda Y, Kikuchi T, Yoshimatsu A, Kato A, Nagashima S, Terui K. Acupuncture for reducing pruritus induced by intrathecal morphine at elective cesarean delivery: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind trial. Int J Obstet Anesth 2018; 36:66-76. [PMID: 30131262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intrathecal morphine is a standard postoperative analgesic administered after cesarean delivery, but frequently causes pruritus. Acupuncture reportedly resolves refractory pruritus in certain patients. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture in preventing pruritus induced by intrathecal morphine. METHODS Thirty parturients received intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine (12 mg), fentanyl (10 µg), and morphine (150 µg) for spinal anesthesia at elective cesarean delivery at term. Patients were randomly divided into the acupuncture group (n=15) and the control group (n=15). In the acupuncture and control groups, certified acupuncturists inserted either indwelling press needles or sham needles, into Hegu (LI4), Neiguan (PC6), Quchi (LI11), and Zhigou (SJ6) on both arms the day before surgery. Needles were removed 48 hours postoperatively. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative pruritus. Adverse effects including nausea and vomiting were also investigated. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the acupuncture group and the control group in the incidence of pruritus (67% vs. 67%, P=1.000, RR 1.0 [95% CI 0.60 to 1.66]) or the requirement for antipruritic therapy (6.7% vs. 20.0%, P=0.283, RR 0.33 [95% CI 0.04 to 2.85]). The incidence of postoperative nausea in the acupuncture group versus control group was 40.0% vs. 13.3%, P=0.099, RR 3.0 [95% CI 0.72 to 12.6]). The postoperative analgesic effect was comparable. CONCLUSION Preoperatively administered acupuncture using press needles did not decrease intrathecal morphine-induced pruritus or the requirement for treatment.
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- Y Mazda
- Department of Obstetric Anesthesia, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Japan; Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Department of Oriental Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Japan; Department of Anesthesia, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesia, Ibaraki Prefectural Central Hospital, Kasama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetric Anesthesia, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesia, Kitasato Medical Center Hospital, Kitasato University, Kitamoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetric Anesthesia, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Japan
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Nishimoto-Kakiuchi A, Netsu S, Okabayashi S, Taniguchi K, Tanimura H, Kato A, Suzuki M, Sankai T, Konno R. Spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys as a clinically relevant experimental model. Hum Reprod 2018; 33:1228-1236. [PMID: 29684118 PMCID: PMC6012197 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Does spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys have the characteristics required of a good experimental model? SUMMARY ANSWER Spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys exhibited similar clinicopathological characteristics to the human disease and was useful as an experimental model. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY The prevalence of endometriosis in autopsied cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) in a breeding colony was reported to be 28.7% in 1993. The histopathological findings we reported recently showed that components of spontaneous endometriosis were not only endometriotic epithelium and stromal cells (CD10-positive) with hemorrhage and inflammation, but also smooth muscle metaplasia and nerve fibers. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION During routine medical examinations at a research facility from 2008 to 2012, 614 female cynomolgus monkeys of reproductive age (6-25 years) were screened for endometriosis by the presence of regular menstrual bleeding, serum CA125 levels and palpation of the abdomen. In total, 29 monkeys were selected as subjects for the following study. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Of the 29 monkeys selected, 15 were diagnosed with endometriosis by laparoscopy and/or open surgery. The monkeys were monitored by observing their general condition, and eight of these were monitored using laparoscopy and MRI. In addition, to investigate appropriate screening parameters and endometriosis-associated biological parameters in monkeys, we retrospectively examined general laboratory parameters that correlate to the menstrual cycle and disease status. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The combination of CA125 serum levels (this was a useful marker for chocolate cysts), palpation of the abdomen, and fecal abnormalities was the most efficient screening method for diagnosing monkeys with endometriosis. Each animal could be diagnosed and assigned a disease stage by laparoscopy. While monitoring the disease stage by laparoscopy and/or MRI, disease status in individual monkeys was mainly stable or was progressive for 2-7 months. The detection rate by screening was low (15/614) but age-specific analysis suggests that screening would be more efficient if a colony for an endometriosis model is maintained with 11-20-year olds. As an endometriosis-associated biological parameter, the decrease in food consumption that coincided with menstruation was selected and correlated well (R2 value = 0.8239) with disease status (according to a modified adhesion revised American Fertility Society score). LARGE SCALE DATA N/A. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Peritoneal fluid was not analyzed because a smaller amount is produced in cynomolgus monkeys than in baboons. Although clinical endometriosis-associated pain is evaluated in women using a visual analog scale, pain could not be directly evaluated in this non-human primate model. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Although cynomolgus monkeys are relatively small (2-5 kg) primates, laparoscopy and MRI make it possible to evaluate spontaneous endometriosis in these monkeys and to monitor its development over time. Spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys is a useful model for evaluating disease progress and drug efficacy because they have similar lesions to those in humans, and conventional laboratory methods and parameters for assessment are well established. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) No external funds were used for this study. A.N.-K., K.T., H.T., A.K. and M.S. are full-time employees of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. R.K. received a consultancy fee from Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and lecture fees from Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Japan Vaccine Co. Ltd., Merck & Co., Mochida Co. Ltd., Roche Diagnostics, and BD, unrelated to the submitted work. S.N., S.O. and T.S. have nothing to declare.
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- A Nishimoto-Kakiuchi
- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 1-847 Amanumacho, Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Japan
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- Tsukuba Primate Research Center, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 1-1 Hachimandai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Tsukuba Primate Research Center, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 1-1 Hachimandai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 1-847 Amanumacho, Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Japan
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Matsuda H, Goto M, Kato A, Kouji H, Sakai T, Hatano Y. 062 Involvement of β-catenin/CBP-dependent signaling in the emergence of hapten-induced atopic dermatitis-like dermatitis. J Invest Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.03.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Bouquet J, King DT, Vadlamani G, Benzie GR, Iorga B, Ide D, Adachi I, Kato A, Vocadlo DJ, Mark BL, Blériot Y, Désiré J. Selective trihydroxylated azepane inhibitors of NagZ, a glycosidase involved in Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. Org Biomol Chem 2018; 15:4609-4619. [PMID: 28513749 DOI: 10.1039/c7ob00838d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The synthesis of a series of d-gluco-like configured 4,5,6-trihydroxyazepanes bearing a triazole, a sulfonamide or a fluorinated acetamide moiety at C-3 is described. These synthetic derivatives have been tested for their ability to selectively inhibit the muropeptide recycling glucosaminidase NagZ and to thereby increase sensitivity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to β-lactams, a pathway with substantial therapeutic potential. While introduction of triazole and sulfamide groups failed to lead to glucosaminidase inhibitors, the NHCOCF3 analog proved to be a selective inhibitor of NagZ over other glucosaminidases including human O-GlcNAcase and lysosomal hexosaminidases HexA and B.
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- J Bouquet
- Equipe Synthèse Organique, Groupe Glycochimie, IC2MP, UMR CNRS 7285, Université de Poitiers, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers cedex 09, France.
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Imoto Y, Kato A, Takabayashi T, Sakashita M, Norton JE, Suh LA, Carter RG, Weibman AR, Hulse KE, Stevens W, Harris KE, Peters AT, Grammer LC, Tan BK, Welch K, Conley DB, Kern RC, Fujieda S, Schleimer RP. Short-chain fatty acids induce tissue plasminogen activator in airway epithelial cells via GPR41&43. Clin Exp Allergy 2018; 48:544-554. [PMID: 29431874 DOI: 10.1111/cea.13119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a heterogeneous chronic inflammatory disease generally divided based on the presence or absence of nasal polyps (NPs). One of the features of NPs is excessive fibrin deposition, which is associated with down-regulation of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) in NPs. As t-PA is expressed in epithelial cells, and epithelium is readily accessible to topical therapies, identifying compounds that can mediate the induction of t-PA would be a potential new strategy for the treatment of NPs. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine whether short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) can induce t-PA in airway epithelial cells via their known receptors GPR41 and GPR43. METHODS We performed immunohistochemistry (IHC) to determine whether receptors for SCFAs, known as G protein-coupled receptor 41/free fatty acid receptor 3 (GPR41/FFAR3) and GPR43/FFAR2, are expressed in nasal tissue. Primary normal human bronchial epithelial (NHBE) cells were stimulated with different concentrations of SCFAs to test induction of t-PA, which was analysed by expression of mRNA and protein. Mediation of responses by SCFA receptors was evaluated by specific receptor gene silencing with siRNA. RESULTS Immunohistochemistry study revealed that airway epithelial cells expressed GPR41 and GPR43. Acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid and valeric acid significantly induced t-PA expression from two- to tenfolds. The strongest inducer of t-PA from NHBE cells was propionic acid; cells stimulated with propionic acid released t-PA into the supernatant in its active form. Gene silencing of GPR41 and GPR43 revealed that induction of t-PA by SCFAs was dependent upon both GPR41 and GPR43. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Short-chain fatty acids were shown to induce airway epithelial cell expression of t-PA via GPR41 and GPR43. Topical delivery of potent compounds that activate these receptors may have value by reducing fibrin deposition and shrinking nasal polyp growth.
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- Y Imoto
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Murakami G, Hojo Y, Kato A, Komatsuzaki Y, Horie S, Soma M, Kim J, Kawato S. Rapid nongenomic modulation by neurosteroids of dendritic spines in the hippocampus: Androgen, oestrogen and corticosteroid. J Neuroendocrinol 2018; 30. [PMID: 29194818 DOI: 10.1111/jne.12561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Memories are stored in synapses that consist of axon terminals and dendritic spines. Dendritic spines are postsynaptic structures of synapses and are essential for synaptic plasticity and cognition. Therefore, extensive investigations concerning the functions and structures of spines have been performed. Sex steroids and stress steroids have been shown to modulate hippocampal synapses. Although the rapid modulatory action of sex steroids on synapses has been studied in hippocampal neurones over several decades, the essential molecular mechanisms have not been fully understood. Here, a description of kinase-dependent signalling mechanisms is provided that can explain the rapid nongenomic modulation of dendritic spinogenesis in rat and mouse hippocampal slices by the application of sex steroids, including dihydrotestosterone, testosterone, oestradiol and progesterone. We also indicate the role of synaptic (classic) sex steroid receptors that trigger these rapid synaptic modulations. Moreover, we describe rapid nongenomic spine modulation by applying corticosterone, which is an acute stress model of the hippocampus. The explanations for the results obtained are mainly based on the optical imaging of dendritic spines. Comparisons are also performed with results obtained from other types of imaging, including electron microscopic imaging. Relationships between spine modulation and modulation of cognition are discussed. We recognise that most of rapid effects of exogenously applied oestrogen and androgen were observed in steroid-depleted conditions, including acute slices of the hippocampus, castrated male animals and ovariectomised female animals. Therefore, the previously observed effects can be considered as a type of recovery event, which may be essentially similar to hormone replacement therapy under hormone-decreased conditions. On the other hand, in gonadally intact young animals with high levels of endogenous sex hormones, further supplementation of sex hormones might not be effective, whereas the infusion of blockers for steroid receptors or kinases may be effective, with respect to suppressing sex hormone functions, thus providing useful information regarding molecular mechanisms.
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- G Murakami
- Department of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Biophysics and Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physics, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biophysics and Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
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Glawar AFG, Martínez RF, Ayers BJ, Hollas MA, Ngo N, Nakagawa S, Kato A, Butters TD, Fleet GWJ, Jenkinson SF. Structural essentials for β-N-acetylhexosaminidase inhibition by amides of prolines, pipecolic and azetidine carboxylic acids. Org Biomol Chem 2018; 14:10371-10385. [PMID: 27735004 DOI: 10.1039/c6ob01549b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This paper explores the computer modelling aided design and synthesis of β-N-acetylhexosaminidase inhibitors along with their applicability to human disease treatment through biological evaluation in both an enzymatic and cellular setting. We investigated the importance of individual stereocenters, variations in structure-activity relationships along with factors influencing cell penetration. To achieve these goals we modified nitrogen heterocycles in terms of ring size, side chains present and ring nitrogen derivatization. By reducing the inhibitor interactions with the active site down to the essentials we were able to determine that besides the established 2S,3R trans-relationship, the presence and stereochemistry of the CH2OH side chain is of crucial importance for activity. In terms of cellular penetration, N-butyl side chains favour cellar uptake, while hydroxy- and carboxy-group bearing sidechains on the ring nitrogen retarded cellular penetration. Furthermore we show an early proof of principle study that β-N-acetylhexosaminidase inhibitors can be applicable to use in a potential anti-invasive anti-cancer strategy.
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- A F G Glawar
- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK. and Oxford Glycobiology Institute, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK.
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK.
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK.
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
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- Oxford Glycobiology Institute, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK. and Oxford Glycobiology Institute, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK.
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Ikawa Y, Fujita N, Yachi Y, Inoue N, Kato A, Kuroda M, Yachie A. Cover Image: Life-threatening complications of jellyfish Chrysaora pacifica stings in a 5-year-old child. Br J Dermatol 2017; 175:837-8. [PMID: 27650747 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.14856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Y Ikawa
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan.
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Sato K, Namiuchi S, Sugie T, Takii T, Ushigome R, Kato A, Yoshida S, Shimokawa H. P4281Impact of myocardial infarction during elective coronary intervention on long-term prognosis. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.p4281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Takii T, Namiuchi S, Sato K, Ushigome R, Sugie T, Yoshida S, Kato A. P2344Quantitative and qualitative plaque analysis for prediction of no-reflow phenomenon during elective coronary intervention. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.p2344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Shinohara Y, Kato A, Kuya K, Okuda K, Sakamoto M, Kowa H, Ogawa T. Perfusion MR Imaging Using a 3D Pulsed Continuous Arterial Spin-Labeling Method for Acute Cerebral Infarction Classified as Branch Atheromatous Disease Involving the Lenticulostriate Artery Territory. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2017; 38:1550-1554. [PMID: 28596191 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Branch atheromatous disease is a stroke subtype considered a risk factor for early neurologic deterioration. Meanwhile, crossed cerebellar diaschisis is thought to be influenced by the degree and location of supratentorial perfusion abnormalities and is associated with the clinical outcome in the case of an ischemic stroke. In this article, our aim was to clarify the utility of using a whole-brain 3D pulsed continuous arterial spin-labeling method as an imaging biomarker for predicting neurologic severity in branch atheromatous disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-three patients with branch atheromatous disease in the lenticulostriate artery territory were enrolled. All patients underwent MR imaging, including DWI, 3D-TOF-MRA, and 3D-arterial spin-labeling. We measured the asymmetry index of CBF in the affected area (branch atheromatous disease), the asymmetry index of the contralateral cerebellar hemisphere (crossed cerebellar diaschisis), and the DWI infarct volume in the lenticulostriate artery territory. We also compared each parameter with the initial NIHSS score with the Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS Among the 23 patients, we found no correlation between NIHSS score and the asymmetry index of CBF in the affected area (branch atheromatous disease) (r = -0.027, P = .724), whereas the asymmetry index of the contralateral cerebellar hemisphere (crossed cerebellar diaschisis) and DWI infarct volumes were significantly correlated with NIHSS score (r = 0.515, P = .012; r = 0.664, P = .001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In patients with branch atheromatous disease, 3D-arterial spin-labeling can detect crossed cerebellar diaschisis, which is correlated with the degree of neurologic severity.
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- Y Shinohara
- From the Division of Radiology (Y.S., A.K., K.K., T.O.), Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine
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- From the Division of Radiology (Y.S., A.K., K.K., T.O.), Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine
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- From the Division of Radiology (Y.S., A.K., K.K., T.O.), Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine
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- Division of Clinical Radiology (K.O.)
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- Division of Neurosurgery (M.S.), Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine
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- Division of Neurology (H.K.), Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- From the Division of Radiology (Y.S., A.K., K.K., T.O.), Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine
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Hoshikawa M, Kato A, Hojo H, Shibata Y, Kumamoto N, Watanabe M, Ugawa S. Distribution of ASIC4 transcripts in the adult wild-type mouse brain. Neurosci Lett 2017; 651:57-64. [PMID: 28461138 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Acid-sensing ion channel 4 (ASIC4) belongs to the ASIC gene family of neuronal proton-gated cation channels, and is the least understood subtype among the members. Previous studies of ASIC4 expression in the mammalian central nervous system have shown that ASIC4 is abundantly expressed in the spinal cord and in various brain regions, such as the cerebral cortex, the hippocampus, and the cerebellum. However, the detailed distribution of ASIC4 transcripts in mammalian brains still remains to be elucidated. In the present study, radioactive in situ hybridization histochemistry with an ASIC4-specific cRNA probe was performed on wild-type mouse brains, followed by X-gal staining experiments with Asic4-lacZ reporter mice Asic4tm1a(KOMP)Mbp. It was found that ASIC4 mRNAs were widely expressed throughout the wild-type brain, but preferentially concentrated in the olfactory bulb, the piriform cortex, the caudate putamen, the preoptic area, the paraventricular nucleus, the medial habenular nucleus, the pretectal area, the lateral geniculate nucleus, the amygdaloid complex, the superior colliculus, the interpeduncular nucleus, and the granule cell layer of the ventral hippocampus, and these results were in agreement with the X-gal-positive reactions observed in the mutant brain. In addition, X-gal staining combined with immunohistochemistry identified intense signals for ASIC4 transcriptional activity in most of the choline acetyltransferase (ChAT)-positive principal neurons located in the basal forebrain cholinergic nuclei. Our data provide useful information to speculate possible roles of ASIC4 in diverse brain functions.
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- M Hoshikawa
- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan.
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Seki T, Mutoh T, Kumazawa R, Saito K, Nakamura Y, Sakamoto M, Watanabe T, Kubo S, Shimozuma T, Yoshimura Y, Igami H, Ohkubo K, Takeiri Y, Oka Y, Tsumori K, Osakabe M, Ikeda K, Nagaoka K, Kaneko O, Miyazawa J, Morita S, Narihara K, Shoji M, Masuzaki S, Goto M, Morisaki T, Peterson BJ, Sato K, Tokuzawa T, Ashikawa N, Nishimura K, Funaba H, Chikaraishi H, Takeuchi N, Notake T, Ogawa H, Torii Y, Shimpo F, Nomura G, Yokota M, Takahashi C, Kato A, Takase Y, Kasahara H, Ichimura M, Higaki H, Zhao YP, Kwak JG, Yamada H, Kawahata K, Ohyabu N, Ida K, Nagayama Y, Noda N, Watari T, Komori A, Sudo S, Motojima O. Study of Long-Pulse Plasma Experiment Using ICRF Heating in LHD. Fusion Science and Technology 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst06-a1234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- T. Seki
- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Faculty of Engineering, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Faculty of Engineering, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
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- Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Hayama 240-0162, Japan
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- Kyoto University, Institute of Advanced Energy, Uji 611-0011, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Institute of Plasma Physics, Academia Sinica, Hefei 230031, P.R. China
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon 305-600, Korea Rep
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292, Japan
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Kato A, Shinohara Y, Kuya K, Sakamoto M, Kowa H, Ogawa T. Proximal Bright Vessel Sign on Arterial Spin Labeling Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Acute Cardioembolic Cerebral Infarction. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2017; 26:1457-1461. [PMID: 28385516 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The congestion of spin-labeled blood at large-vessel occlusion can present as hyperintense signals on perfusion magnetic resonance imaging with 3-dimensional pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling (proximal bright vessel sign). The purpose of this study was to clarify the difference between proximal bright vessel sign and susceptibility vessel sign in acute cardioembolic cerebral infarction. METHODS Forty-two patients with cardioembolic cerebral infarction in the anterior circulation territory underwent magnetic resonance imaging including diffusion-weighted imaging, 3-dimensional pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling perfusion magnetic resonance imaging, T2*-weighted imaging, and 3-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography using a 3-T magnetic resonance scanner. Visual assessments of proximal bright vessel sign and the susceptibility vessel sign were performed by consensus of 2 experienced neuroradiologists. The relationship between these signs and the occlusion site of magnetic resonance angiography was also investigated. RESULTS Among 42 patients with cardioembolic cerebral infarction, 24 patients showed proximal bright vessel sign (57.1%) and 25 showed susceptibility vessel sign (59.5%). There were 19 cases of proximal bright vessel sign and susceptibility vessel sign-clear, 12 cases of proximal bright vessel sign and susceptibility vessel sign-unclear, and 11 mismatched cases. Four out of 6 patients with proximal bright vessel sign-unclear and susceptibility vessel sign-clear showed distal middle cerebral artery occlusion, and 2 out of 5 patients with proximal bright vessel sign-clear and susceptibility vessel sign-unclear showed no occlusion on magnetic resonance angiography. CONCLUSIONS Proximal bright vessel sign is almost compatible with susceptibility vessel sign in patients with cardioembolic cerebral infarction.
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- Ayumi Kato
- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan.
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan
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Feldman S, Kasjanski R, Poposki J, Hernandez D, Chen JN, Norton JE, Suh L, Carter RG, Stevens WW, Peters AT, Kern RC, Conley DB, Tan BK, Shintani-Smith S, Welch KC, Grammer LC, Harris KE, Kato A, Schleimer RP, Hulse KE. Chronic airway inflammation provides a unique environment for B cell activation and antibody production. Clin Exp Allergy 2017; 47:457-466. [PMID: 28000955 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND B cells play many roles in health and disease. However, little is known about the mechanisms that drive B cell responses in the airways, especially in humans. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory disease of the upper airways that affects 10% of Europeans and Americans. A subset of CRS patients develop nasal polyps (NPs), which are characterized by type 2 inflammation, eosinophils and group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s). We have reported that NP contain elevated levels of B cells and antibodies, making NP an ideal system for studying B cells in the airways. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine the mechanisms that drive B cell activation and antibody production during chronic airway inflammation. METHODS We analysed B cells from NP or tonsil, or after ILC2 coculture, by flow cytometry. Antibody production from tissue was measured using Luminex assays and the frequency of antibody-secreting cells by ELISpot. Formation of B cell clusters was assessed using immunohistochemistry. Expression of genes associated with B cell activation and class switch recombination was measured by qRT-PCR. RESULTS NP contained significantly elevated frequencies of plasmablasts, especially those that expressed the extrafollicular marker Epstein-Barr virus-induced protein 2 (EBI2), but significantly fewer germinal centre (GC) B cells compared with tonsil. Antibody production and the frequency of antibody-secreting cells were significantly elevated in NP, and there was evidence for local class switch recombination in NP. Finally, ILC2s directly induced EBI2 expression on B cells in vitro. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our data suggest there is a unique B cell activation environment within NP that is distinct from classic GC-mediated mechanisms. We show for the first time that ILC2s directly induce EBI2 expression on B cells, indicating that ILC2s may play an important role in B cell responses. B cell-targeted therapies may provide new treatment options for CRSwNP.
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- S Feldman
- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Tanaka H, Kato A, Kawaguchi M, Yamaguchi T, Kitahara M, Matsuyama K, Okada S, Matsuo M. Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures After Whole-Pelvic Irradiation for Uterine Cervical Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.06.1384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nishimoto-Kakiuchi A, Netsu S, Matsuo S, Hayashi S, Ito T, Okabayashi S, Yasmin L, Yuzawa K, Kondoh O, Kato A, Suzuki M, Konno R, Sankai T. Characteristics of histologically confirmed endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys. Hum Reprod 2016; 31:2352-9. [PMID: 27591226 PMCID: PMC5027930 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What are the characteristics of spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys? SUMMARY ANSWER Spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys exhibited similar characteristics to the human disease. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY One previous report described the prevalence and the basic histopathology of spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Endometriotic lesions that had been histologically confirmed in 8 female cynomolgus monkeys between 5 and 21 years old were subjected to study. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The monkeys died of, or were sacrificed because of, sickness consequent on endometriosis. Specimens were evaluated histopathologically with haematoxylin and eosin staining, iron staining and immunohistochemistry (CD10, CD31, α-SMA and PGP9.5), and by observing them under a microscope. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Endometriotic and stromal cells (CD10-positive) with haemorrhage and inflammation were observed. Smooth muscle metaplasia and nerve fibres were also noted in the endometriotic lesions. Endometriotic lesions in lymph nodes were incidentally found. LIMITATIONS AND REASONS FOR CAUTION Since laparoscopic analysis for monitoring the disease state was not set as a parameter of the current study, time course changes (progression) of the disease were not assessed. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Further investigation of spontaneous endometriosis in cynomolgus monkeys may contribute to better understanding of the disease pathobiology. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) No external funds were used for this study. A.N.K., S.M., S.H., T.I., O.K., A.K. and M.S. are full-time employees of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. R.K. received lecture fees from Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., unrelated to the submitted work. S.N., S. O., L.Y., K.Y. and T.S. have nothing to declare. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.
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- A Nishimoto-Kakiuchi
- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 1-847 Amanumacho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-8503, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Tsukuba Primate Research Center, National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 1-1 Hachimandai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0843, Japan
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- Tsukuba Primate Research Center, National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 1-1 Hachimandai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0843, Japan
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- Tsukuba Primate Research Center, National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 1-1 Hachimandai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0843, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 200 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 247-8530, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 1-847 Amanumacho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-8503, Japan
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- Tsukuba Primate Research Center, National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 1-1 Hachimandai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0843, Japan
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Suzuki D, Furukawa K, Furukawa A, Shimizu H, Otsuka M, Kato A, Yoshitomi H, Takayashiki T, Kuboki S, Takano S, Sakai N, Kagawa S, Nojima H, Miyazaki M. SUN-P144: Does the Modified Glasgow Prognostic Score have a Prognostic Role in Gallbladder Cancer? Clin Nutr 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30487-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Furukawa A, Furukawa K, Suzuki D, Shimizu H, Ohtsuka M, Kato A, Yoshitomi H, Takayashiki T, Kuboki S, Takano S, Sakai N, Kagawa S, Nojima H, Miyazaki M. MON-P233: Impact of Immunonutrition on Infectious Complications in Sarcopenic Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Clin Nutr 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30867-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Shinohara Y, Kato A, Yamashita E, Ogawa T. R2* Map by IDEAL IQ for Acute Cerebral Infarction: Compared with Susceptibility Vessel Sign on T2*-Weighted Imaging. Yonago Acta Med 2016; 59:204-209. [PMID: 27708535 PMCID: PMC5050269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the detectability of arterial acute thrombus on R2* map by iterative decomposition of water and fat with echo asymmetry and least-squares estimation (IDEAL) IQ compared with T2*-weighted imaging (T2*WI). METHODS Twenty-six patients with acute cerebral infarction who underwent R2* map and T2*WI were reviewed. We performed visual assessment of each sequence regarding the visibility of susceptibility effect reflecting acute thrombus and quantitative evaluation of the thrombus on R2* map. RESULTS Both R2* map and T2*WI showed susceptibility effect reflecting acute thrombi at the occluded site of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in 9 patients. R2* map revealed positive while T2*WI showed equivocal findings in 3 patients due to the surrounding vessel signal intensity. Acute thrombus at distal internal carotid artery (ICA) on R2* map was more clearly detected than that on T2*WI without any apparent susceptibility artifact from the skull base in 4 patients. Most of cardiogenic embolic infarction (CEI) and artery-to-artery embolic infarction (A-to-A) demonstrated positive and most of atherothrombotic infarction (ATI) revealed negative findings on R2* map, although quantitative R2* values of thrombi did not show significant differences between CEI (136.6 /msec) and A-to-A (189.9 /msec) (P = 0.332). CONCLUSION The detectability of acute thrombus on R2* map is comparable to that on T2*WI. Regarding thrombus at distal ICA, its detectability on R2* map is superior to that on T2*WI. R2* map provide additional information to distinguish between embolic and atherothrombotic infarctions.
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- Yuki Shinohara
- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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- †Division of Clinical Radiology, Tottori University Hospital, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Pathophysiological Therapeutic Science, School of Medicine, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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Furukawa K, Furukawa A, Suzuki D, Shimizu H, Ohtsuka M, Kato A, Yoshitomi H, Takayashiki T, Kuboki S, Takano S, Sakai N, Kagawa S, Nojima H, Miyazaki M. MON-P236: Influence Of Sarcopenia On Infectious Complications in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Clin Nutr 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30870-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ogawa K, Miyaji H, Kato A, Kosen Y, Momose T, Yoshida T, Nishida E, Miyata S, Murakami S, Takita H, Fugetsu B, Sugaya T, Kawanami M. Periodontal tissue engineering by nano beta-tricalcium phosphate scaffold and fibroblast growth factor-2 in one-wall infrabony defects of dogs. J Periodontal Res 2016; 51:758-767. [PMID: 27870141 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nanoparticle bioceramics are being investigated for biomedical applications. We fabricated a regenerative scaffold comprising type I collagen and beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) nanoparticles. Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) is a bioeffective signaling molecule that stimulates cell proliferation and wound healing. This study examined the effects, on bioactivity, of a nano-β-TCP/collagen scaffold loaded with FGF-2, particularly on periodontal tissue wound healing. MATERIAL AND METHODS Beta-tricalcium phosphate was pulverized into nanosize particles (84 nm) and was then dispersed. A nano-β-TCP scaffold was prepared by coating the surface of a collagen scaffold with a nanosize β-TCP dispersion. Scaffolds were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, compressive testing, cell seeding and rat subcutaneous implant testing. Then, nano-β-TCP scaffold, nano-β-TCP scaffold loaded with FGF-2 and noncoated collagen scaffold were implanted into a dog one-wall infrabony defect model. Histological observations were made at 10 d and 4 wk postsurgery. RESULTS Scanning electron microscopy images show that TCP nanoparticles were attached to collagen fibers. The nano-β-TCP scaffold showed higher compressive strength and cytocompatibility compared with the noncoated collagen scaffold. Rat subcutaneous implant tests showed that the DNA contents of infiltrating cells in the nano-β-TCP scaffold and the FGF-2-loaded scaffold were approximately 2.8-fold and 3.7-fold greater, respectively, than in the collagen scaffold. Histological samples from the periodontal defect model showed about five-fold greater periodontal tissue repair following implantation of the nano-β-TCP scaffold loaded with FGF-2 compared with the collagen scaffold. CONCLUSION The β-TCP nanoparticle coating strongly improved the collagen scaffold bioactivity. Nano-β-TCP scaffolds containing FGF-2 are anticipated for use in periodontal tissue engineering.
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- K Ogawa
- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Support Section for Education and Research, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Nano-Agri Lab, Policy Alternatives Research Institute, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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Kuramitsu S, Ohno M, Ohka F, Shiina S, Yamamichi A, Kato A, Tanahashi K, Motomura K, Kondo G, Kurimoto M, Senga T, Wakabayashi T, Natsume A. Lenalidomide enhances the function of chimeric antigen receptor T cells against the epidermal growth factor receptor variant III by enhancing immune synapses. Cancer Gene Ther 2015; 22:487-95. [DOI: 10.1038/cgt.2015.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Revised: 08/14/2015] [Accepted: 08/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Wada C, Taji T, Kato A, Sato H, Hatakeyama T, Takeda F, Obara K, Abe E, Kobayashi M, Imota T, Ishihara T, Mamiya S, Toyoshima I. Dysfunction of dorsal visual pathway in myotonic dystrophy type 1. J Neurol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.08.448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Poposki JA, Peterson S, Welch K, Schleimer RP, Hulse KE, Peters AT, Norton J, Suh LA, Carter R, Harris KE, Grammer LC, Tan BK, Chandra RK, Conley DB, Kern RC, Kato A. Elevated presence of myeloid dendritic cells in nasal polyps of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Clin Exp Allergy 2015; 45:384-93. [PMID: 25469646 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2014] [Revised: 11/23/2014] [Accepted: 11/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is characterized by Th2 inflammation, the mechanism underlying the onset and amplification of this inflammation has not been fully elucidated. Dendritic cells (DCs) are major antigen-presenting cells, central inducers of adaptive immunity and critical regulators of many inflammatory diseases. However, the presence of DCs in CRS, especially in nasal polyps (NPs), has not been extensively studied. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to characterize DC subsets in CRS. METHODS We used real-time PCR to assess the expression of mRNA for markers of myeloid DCs (mDCs; CD1c), plasmacytoid DCs (pDCs; CD303) and Langerhans cells (LCs; CD1a, CD207) in uncinate tissue (UT) from controls and patients with CRS as well as in NP. We assayed the presence of DCs by immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry. RESULTS Compared to UT from control subjects (n = 15) and patients with CRS without NP (CRSsNP) (n = 16) and CRSwNP (n = 17), mRNAs for CD1a and CD1c were significantly elevated in NPs (n = 29). In contrast, CD207 mRNA was not elevated in NPs. Immunohistochemistry showed that CD1c(+) cells but not CD303(+) cells were significantly elevated in NPs compared to control subjects or patients with CRSsNP. Flow cytometric analysis showed that CD1a(+) cells in NPs might be a subset of mDC1s and that CD45(+) CD19(-) CD1c(+) CD11c(+) CD141(-) CD303(-) HLA-DR(+) mDC1s and CD45(+) CD19(-) CD11c(+) CD1c(-) CD141(high) HLA-DR(+) mDC2s were significantly elevated in NPs compared to UT from controls and CRSsNP, but CD45(+) CD11c(-) CD303(+) HLA-DR(+) pDCs were only elevated in NPs compared to control UT. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Myeloid DCs are elevated in CRSwNP, especially in NPs. Myeloid DCs thus may indirectly contribute to the inflammation observed in CRSwNP.
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- J A Poposki
- Division of Allergy-Immunology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Jagadeesh Y, Tran AT, Luo B, Auberger N, Désiré J, Nakagawa S, Kato A, Zhang Y, Sollogoub M, Blériot Y. γ-Aminoalcohol rearrangement applied to pentahydroxylated azepanes provides pyrrolidines epimeric to homoDMDP. Org Biomol Chem 2015; 13:3446-56. [PMID: 25666467 DOI: 10.1039/c5ob00050e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A series of pentahydroxylated pyrrolidines, displaying five contiguous stereogenic centres and epimeric to α-glucosidase inhibitor homoDMDP, have been synthesized. The key step involves a γ-aminoalcohol rearrangement applied to polyhydroxylated azepanes. These five-membered iminosugars demonstrate micromolar inhibition of glycosidases.
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- Y Jagadeesh
- Glycochemistry Group of "Organic Synthesis" Team, Université de Poitiers, UMR-CNRS 7285 IC2MP, 4 rue Michel Brunet, 86073 Poitiers Cedex 9, France.
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Takayama T, Kato A, Dinnebier R, Nuss J, Kono H, Veiga LSI, Fabbris G, Haskel D, Takagi H. Hyperhoneycomb Iridate β-Li2IrO3 as a platform for Kitaev magnetism. Phys Rev Lett 2015; 114:077202. [PMID: 25763972 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.114.077202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A complex iridium oxide β-Li(2)IrO(3) crystallizes in a hyperhoneycomb structure, a three-dimensional analogue of honeycomb lattice, and is found to be a spin-orbital Mott insulator with J(eff)=1/2 moment. Ir ions are connected to the three neighboring Ir ions via Ir-O(2)-Ir bonding planes, which very likely gives rise to bond-dependent ferromagnetic interactions between the J(eff)=1/2 moments, an essential ingredient of Kitaev model with a spin liquid ground state. Dominant ferromagnetic interaction between J(eff)=1/2 moments is indeed confirmed by the temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility χ(T) which shows a positive Curie-Weiss temperature θ(CW)∼+40 K. A magnetic ordering with a very small entropy change, likely associated with a noncollinear arrangement of J(eff)=1/2 moments, is observed at T(c)=38 K. With the application of magnetic field to the ordered state, a large moment of more than 0.35 μ(B)/Ir is induced above 3 T, a substantially polarized J(eff)=1/2 state. We argue that the close proximity to ferromagnetism and the presence of large fluctuations evidence that the ground state of hyperhoneycomb β-Li(2)IrO(3) is located in close proximity of a Kitaev spin liquid.
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- T Takayama
- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstrasse 1, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Department of Physics and Department of Advanced Materials, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Physics and Department of Advanced Materials, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstrasse 1, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstrasse 1, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Physics and Department of Advanced Materials, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Instituto de Física "Gleb Wataghin", Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-859, Brazil
- Laboratório Nacional de Luz Síncrotron, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
- Department of Physics, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, USA
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- Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstrasse 1, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Department of Physics and Department of Advanced Materials, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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