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Hashizume H, Motonari H, Yamamoto K, Nakamura Y, Hisaoka-Nakashima K, Morioka N. Stimulation of nuclear receptor REV-ERBs alleviates monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis pathology of mice and the induction of inflammatory molecules expression in primary cultured chondrocytes. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 127:111349. [PMID: 38086272 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111349] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Because inflammation in chondrocytes contributes to the induction of osteoarthritis (OA), regulation of their activity is essential. A previous study showed that stimulation of the reverse erythroblastosis virus (REV-ERB) nuclear receptors in spinal glial cells elicits anti-inflammatory and antinociception effects in animal models of chronic pain. However, the involvement of REV-ERBs in chondrocyte functions and OA pathologies remains to be elucidated. In the current study, we found that pretreatment with the REV-ERB agonist SR9009 significantly blocked the increases in inflammatory molecules [(matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 3, MMP9, and MMP13] and cytokines (interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor) in primary cultured chondrocytes following treatment with lipopolysaccharide. Furthermore, repeated intra-articular treatment with SR9009 significantly prevented monosodium iodoacetate-induced mechanical hypersensitivity and tended to partially reduce knee joint damage in mice. In conclusion, our findings suggest that REV-ERBs have a critical role in alleviating nociceptive hypersensitivity in OA pathologies by negatively regulating inflammation in chondrocytes.
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- Hiroki Hashizume
- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan.
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Hashizume H, Taga S, Sakata MK, Hussein M, Siddig EE, Minamoto T, Fahal AH, Kaneko S. Environmental detection of eumycetoma pathogens using multiplex real-time PCR for soil DNA in Sennar State, Sudan. Trop Med Health 2023; 51:71. [PMID: 38115141 PMCID: PMC10729560 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-023-00563-3] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mycetoma is a chronic disease affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue endemic in the tropical and subtropical regions. Several bacteria and fungi can cause mycetoma, but fungal mycetoma (eumycetoma) is challenging because the treatment requires a combination of a long-term antifungal agent and surgery. Although the transmission route has not yet been elucidated, infection from the soil is a leading hypothesis. However, there are few soil investigation studies, and the geographical distribution of mycetoma pathogens is not well documented. Here, we used multiplex real-time PCR technology to identify three fungal species from soil samples. METHODS In total, 64 DNA samples were extracted from soil collected in seven villages in an endemic area in Sennar State, Sudan, in 2019. Primers and fluorescent probes specifically targeting the ribosomal DNA of Madurella mycetomatis, Falciformispora senegalensis, and F. tompkinsii were designed. RESULTS Multiplex real-time PCR was performed and identified the major pathogen, M. mycetomatis that existed in most sites (95%). In addition, two other pathogens were identified from some sites. This is the first report on the use of this technique for identifying the eumycetoma causative microorganisms. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that soil DNA investigation can elucidate the risk area of mycetoma-causative agents. The results will contribute to the design of prevention measures, and further large-scale studies may be effective in understanding the natural habitats of mycetoma pathogens.
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- Hiroki Hashizume
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Ecoepidemiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Ecoepidemiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9, Nishi-9, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8589, Japan
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- Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum, P.O. Box 102, Khartoum, Sudan
- Tumors Therapy and Cancer Research Center, Molecular Biology Unit, Shendi University, P.O .Box 142-143, Shendi, Sudan
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- Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum, P.O. Box 102, Khartoum, Sudan
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Unit of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum, P.O. Box 102, Khartoum, Sudan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
- Department of Ecoepidemiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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Hashizume H, Motonari H, Nakamura Y, Hisaoka-Nakashima K, Morioka N. Evaluation of intracellular signal molecules that regulate TLR4-stimulated inflammatory mediator expression in cultured rat chondrocytes. J Pharmacol Sci 2023; 152:103-111. [PMID: 37169474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by inflammation of joints and degradation of articular cartilage matrix. As involvement of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) in the pathogenesis of OA has been reported, the present study comprehensively investigated the regulation of inflammatory mediator expression in chondrocytes mediated by Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a receptor for DAMPs. Treatment of cultured rat chondrocytes with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced the mRNA expression of proinflammatory cytokines (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor [TNF]), matrix degradation enzymes (metalloproteinase [MMP] 3, MMP13), and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) through TLR4. Transforming growth factor β-activated kinase-1 (TAK1) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) were crucial for the upregulated expression of these inflammatory mediators. The induction of IL-1β and TNF was regulated by extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), while the induction of IL-6 was mediated by Tank-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). The induction of MMP3 and MMP13 was regulated by TBK1, ERK, and JNK, while the induction of iNOS was mediated by ERK and JNK. In summary, some of the regulatory mechanisms underlying the expression of key inflammatory mediators for OA pathogenesis have been demonstrated. Further clarification may allow these signaling molecules to become new therapeutic targets for OA treatment strategies.
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Horii C, Iidaka T, Muraki S, Oka H, Asai Y, Tsutsui S, Hashizume H, Yamada H, Yoshida M, Kawaguchi H, Nakamura K, Akune T, Oshima Y, Tanaka S, Yoshimura N. The cumulative incidence of and risk factors for morphometric severe vertebral fractures in Japanese men and women: the ROAD study third and fourth surveys. Osteoporos Int 2022; 33:889-899. [PMID: 34797391 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-06143-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED This population-based cohort study with a 3-year follow-up revealed that the annual incidence rates of vertebral fracture (VF) and severe VF (sVF) were 5.9%/year and 1.7%/year, respectively. The presence of mild VF at the baseline was a significant risk factor for incident sVF in participants without prevalent sVF. INTRODUCTION This study aimed to estimate the incidence of morphometric vertebral fracture (VF) and severe VF (sVF) in men and women and clarify whether the presence of a mild VF (mVF) increases the risk of incident sVF. METHODS Data from the population-based cohort study, entitled the Research on Osteoarthritis/Osteoporosis Against Disability (ROAD) study, were analyzed. In total, 1190 participants aged ≥ 40 years (mean age, 65.0 ± 11.2) years completed whole-spine lateral radiography both at the third (2012-2013, baseline) and fourth surveys performed 3 years later (2015-2016, follow-up). VF was defined using Genant's semi-quantitative (SQ) method: VF as SQ ≥ 1, mVF as SQ = 1, and sVF as SQ ≥ 2. Cumulative incidence of VF and sVF was estimated. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate risk factors for incident sVF. RESULTS The baseline prevalence of mVF and sVF were 16.8% and 6.0%, respectively. The annual incidence rates of VF and sVF were 5.9%/year and 1.7%/year, respectively. The annual incidence rates of sVF in participants without prevalent VF, with prevalent mVF, and with prevalent sVF were 0.6%/year, 3.8%/year, and 11.7%/year (p < 0.001), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analyses in participants without prevalent sVF showed that the adjusted odds ratios for incident sVF were 4.12 [95% confident interval 1.85-9.16] and 4.53 [1.49-13.77] if the number of prevalent mVF at the baseline was 1 and ≥ 2, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The annual incidence rates of VF and sVF were 5.9%/year and 1.7%/year, respectively. The presence of prevalent mVF was an independent risk factor for incident sVF.
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- C Horii
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine for Locomotive Organ Disorders, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine for Locomotive Organ Disorders, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Medical Research and Management for Musculoskeletal Pain, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Neurological Center, 4-1-17, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Towa Hospital, Towa 4-7-10, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, 120-0003, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons With Disabilities, 4-1 Namiki, Tokorozawa City, Saitama, 359-0042, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine for Locomotive Organ Disorders, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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Hashizume H, Taga S, Sakata MK, Taha MHM, Siddig EE, Minamoto T, Fahal AH, Kaneko S. Detection of multiple mycetoma pathogens using fungal metabarcoding analysis of soil DNA in an endemic area of Sudan. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2022; 16:e0010274. [PMID: 35275915 PMCID: PMC8942264 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Mycetoma is a tropical disease caused by several fungi and bacteria present in the soil. Fungal mycetoma and eumycetoma are especially challenging to treat; therefore, prevention, early diagnosis, and early treatment are important, but it is also necessary to understand the geographic distribution of these pathogenic fungi. In this study, we used DNA metabarcoding methodology to identify fungal species from soil samples. Soil sampling was implemented at seven villages in an endemic area of Sennar State in Sudan in 2019, and ten sampling sites were selected in each village according to land-use conditions. In total, 70 soil samples were collected from ground surfaces, and DNA in the soil was extracted with a combined method of alkaline DNA extraction and a commercial soil DNA extraction kit. The region for universal primers was selected to be the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer one region for metabarcoding. After the second PCR for DNA library preparation, the amplicon-based DNA analysis was performed using next-generation sequencing with two sets of universal primers. A total of twelve mycetoma-causative fungal species were identified, including the prime agent, Madurella mycetomatis, and additional pathogens, Falciformispora senegalensis and Falciformispora tompkinsii, in 53 soil samples. This study demonstrated that soil DNA metabarcoding can elucidate the presence of multiple mycetoma-causative fungi, which may contribute to accurate diagnosis for patient treatment and geographical mapping. Mycetoma, a chronic subcutaneous and cutaneous disease, designated as a "neglected tropical disease," is prevalent in dry and hot climates. Fungal mycetoma is caused by more than 50 species of soil-dwelling pathogenic fungi, and its diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. The prevention of infection and early diagnosis and treatment are essential, and for this purpose, environmental assessment to understand the fungal habitat is necessary. In this study, we performed DNA metabarcoding analysis using next-generation sequencing (NGS) for mycetoma pathogens from environmental soil samples in Sudan. The results suggest that multiple causative agents of fungal mycetoma are widespread regardless of the environment and can be a source of infection anywhere in an endemic area. Based on the results of this study, we expect that the investigation of fungi in soil using NGS technology may help identify infection routes and create risk maps for the prevention of mycetoma.
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- Hiroki Hashizume
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Ecoepidemiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Ecoepidemiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Ecoepidemiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Hashizume H, Ajima S, Ishikawa Y. Emergence of Behçet's disease post-SARS-CoV2-vaccination: two clinical cases in Japan. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 36:e248-e249. [PMID: 34897826 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- H Hashizume
- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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Morioka N, Kodama K, Tsuruta M, Hashizume H, Kochi T, Nakamura Y, Zhang FF, Hisaoka-Nakashima K. Stimulation of nuclear receptor REV-ERBs suppresses inflammatory responses in spinal microglia. Neurochem Int 2021; 151:105216. [PMID: 34710533 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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As spinal microglia have a critical role in the development of chronic pain, regulation of their activity is essential for pain relief. Previous study has shown that stimulation of the REV-ERB nuclear receptors in the spinal dorsal horn produces antinociception in animal models of both inflammatory and neuropathic pain. However, the involvement of spinal microglia in the antinociceptive action of REV-ERBs remains to be elucidated. In the current study, we found that intrathecal treatment with the REV-ERB agonist SR9009 significantly blocked the increase in ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule immunoreactivity in the spinal dorsal horn of mice following intrathecal administration of lipopolysaccharide and peripheral sciatic nerve ligation. Furthermore, both Rev-erbα and Rev-erbβ mRNAs were expressed in cultured rat spinal microglia. Treatment of cultured rat spinal microglia with SR9009 significantly blocked the lipopolysaccharide-induced increase in interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 mRNA expression. In conclusion, the current findings suggest that REV-ERBs negatively regulate spinal microglial activity and might contribute to the REV-ERB-mediated antinociceptive effect in the spinal dorsal horn.
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- Norimitsu Morioka
- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan; Institute of Pharmacology, Taishan Medical University, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, Shandong, 271016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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Hayasaka R, Cayado P, Erbe M, Freitag W, Hänisch J, Holzapfel B, Ito S, Hashizume H. Investigation of the crystallization process of CSD-ErBCO on IBAD-substrate via DSD approach. Sci Rep 2020; 10:19934. [PMID: 33203934 PMCID: PMC7673986 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76848-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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REBa2Cu3O7-δ (REBCO, RE: rare earth, such as Y and Gd) compounds have been extensively studied as a superconducting layer in coated conductors. Although ErBCO potentially has better superconducting properties than YBCO and GdBCO, little research has been made on it, especially in chemical solution deposition (CSD). In this work, ErBCO films were deposited on IBAD (ion-beam-assisted-deposition) substrates by CSD with low-fluorine solutions. The crystallization process was optimized to achieve the highest self-field critical current density (Jc) at 77 K. Commonly, for the investigation of a CSD process involving numerous process factors, one factor is changed keeping the others constant, requiring much time and cost. For more efficient investigation, this study adopted a novel design-of-experiment technique, definitive screening design (DSD), for the first time in CSD process. Two different types of solutions containing Er-propionate or Er-acetate were used to make two types of samples, Er-P and Er-A, respectively. Within the investigated range, we found that crystallization temperature, dew point, and oxygen partial pressure play a key role in Er-P, while the former two factors are significant for Er-A. DSD revealed these significant factors among six process factors with only 14 trials. Moreover, the DSD approach allowed us to create models that predict Jc accurately. These models revealed the optimum conditions giving the highest Jc values of 3.6 MA/cm2 for Er-P and 3.0 MA/cm2 for Er-A. These results indicate that DSD is an attractive approach to optimize CSD process.
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- R Hayasaka
- Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, Tohoku University, Aramaki-Aza-Aoba 6-6-01-2, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8579, Japan.
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, Tohoku University, Aramaki-Aza-Aoba 6-6-01-2, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8579, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, Tohoku University, Aramaki-Aza-Aoba 6-6-01-2, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8579, Japan
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Yano Y, Kuriyama A, Yano Y, Takeshita A, Hashizume H. Atypical femoral fracture with bisphosphonate use. QJM 2020; 113:825-826. [PMID: 32091607 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcaa073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kasaoka Daiichi Hospital, Kasaoka, Okayama, Japan
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Hashizume H, Fukami T, Mishima K, Arakawa H, Mishiro K, Zhang Y, Nakano M, Nakajima M. Identification of an isoform catalyzing the CoA conjugation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the evaluation of the expression levels of acyl-CoA synthetases in the human liver. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 183:114303. [PMID: 33121928 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114303] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) containing carboxylic acid are conjugated with coenzyme A (CoA) or glucuronic acid in the body. It has been suggested that these conjugates are associated with toxicities, such as liver injury and anaphylaxis, through their binding via trans-acylation to cellular proteins. Although studies on glucuronidation have progressed, studies on CoA conjugation of drugs catalyzed by acyl-CoA synthetase (ACS) enzymes are still in the early stages. This study aimed to clarify the human ACS isoforms responsible for CoA-conjugation of NSAIDs through consideration of the hepatic expression levels of ACS isoforms. We found that among 10 types of NSAIDs, propionic acid-class NSAIDs, namely, alminoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and loxoprofen, were conjugated with CoA in the human liver, whereas NSAIDs in the other classes, including diclofenac and mefenamic acid, were not. qRT-PCR revealed that among the 26 ACS isoforms, ACSL1 was the most highly expressed in the human liver, followed by ACSM2B. The propionic acid-class NSAIDs were conjugated with CoA by recombinant human ACSL1. The protein binding abilities of the CoA conjugates and the glucuronide forms of propionic acid-class NSAIDs were compared as an index of toxicity. The CoA conjugates had stronger adduct formation with liver microsomal proteins than glucuronides for all 5 propionic acid-class NSAIDs. In conclusion, we found that propionic acid-class NSAIDs could be conjugated to CoA by ACSL1 in the human liver to form CoA conjugates, which likely cause toxicity by protein adduct formation.
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- Hiroki Hashizume
- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan; WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Institute for Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan; Clinical Pharmacokinetics Laboratory, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan; WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan; WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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Hashizume H, Sano Y, Furukawa S, Imokawa S. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis mimicking coronavirus disease 2019: a case report. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:e557-e559. [PMID: 32495957 PMCID: PMC7300604 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- H Hashizume
- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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- Departmant of Pulmonology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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Deguchi T, Hashizume H, Nakajima M, Teraguchi M, Akune T, Yamada H, Tanaka S, Yoshimura N, Nojima M, Yoshida M, Ikegawa S. A population-based study identifies an association of THBS2 with intervertebral disc degeneration. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:1501-1507. [PMID: 31233787 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To clarify the genetic mechanisms underlying intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), we examined the associations between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and indicated as coefficient of interaction term (IDD) in a general population in Japan. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. In 1,605 participants, C2-3 to L5/S1 in the total spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were evaluated using the Pfirrmann's scoring system. Disc scores of 4 and 5 were defined as IDD. Eight SNPs in eight genes associated with IDD were examined at each disc level, considering the non-genetic risk factors of age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). RESULTS The highest odds ratio was found for rs9406328 in the THBS2 gene at disc level T12-L1 (OR 1.27, 95%CI 1.05 to 1.53), and this association was strengthened after adjustment for age using logistic regression (OR 1.37, 95%CI 1.12 to 1.67). Among participants aged <50 years and 50-59, the average IDD score in those with 2 risk alleles of rs9406328 was markedly higher than in those with 0 or 1 risk allele, and the difference is much wider than the elderly participants. It indicates the genetic effect of rs9406328 is stronger in the younger age groups. Finally, multiple linear regression analyses of the association between rs9406328 and IDD, adjusted for age, sex, and BMI at each disc level, showed a statistical interaction between age and the number of risk alleles at C7-T1, T3-4 and T4-T5 as well as T12-L1. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION: The association between rs9406328 in THBS2 and IDD was replicated. The contributions of genetic and environmental factors to IDD differed by disc level.
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- T Deguchi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Bone and Joint Diseases, Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, RIKEN, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Services Bureau, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine for Locomotive Organ Disorders, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Biostatistics & Data Management, Center for Translational Research, The Institute of Medical Science Hospital, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Laboratory of Bone and Joint Diseases, Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, RIKEN, Tokyo, Japan.
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Fujii K, Hashizume H, Shimomura S, Wakahara T, Ando T. Synthesis and Optical Properties of Layered Inorganic-Imidazoline Monoliths. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-018-1048-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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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Nakamura E, Majima Y, Hashizume H, Tokura Y, Nakano H. Dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa with a COL7A1
exon 87 c.6898C>T mutation. Clin Exp Dermatol 2018; 44:82-84. [DOI: 10.1111/ced.13715] [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] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- E. Nakamura
- Department of Dermatology; Fujieda Municipal General Hospital; 4-1-11 Surugadai Fujieda Shizuoka 426-8677 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Fujieda Municipal General Hospital; 4-1-11 Surugadai Fujieda Shizuoka 426-8677 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Shimada Municipal Hospital; Shizuoka Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Hamamatsu University School of Medicine; Shizuoka Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine; Aomori Japan
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Fujiyama T, Umayahara T, Kurihara K, Shimauchi T, Itou T, Hashizume H, Yagi H, Tokura Y. 563 Skin-infiltrating Th17/Tc17 and Th1/Tc1cells are significantly decreased and IL-17+ CD103+ resident memory T cells partly remain after secukinumab treatment. J Invest Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.03.571] [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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Minamide A, Yoshida M, Simpson AK, Nakagawa Y, Iwasaki H, Tsutsui S, Takami M, Hashizume H, Yukawa Y, Yamada H. Minimally invasive spinal decompression for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis and stenosis maintains stability and may avoid the need for fusion. Bone Joint J 2018; 100-B:499-506. [PMID: 29629597 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b4.bjj-2017-0917.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [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] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of microendoscopic laminotomy in patients with lumbar stenosis and concurrent degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS), and to determine the effect of this procedure on spinal stability. Patients and Methods A total of 304 consecutive patients with single-level lumbar DS with concomitant stenosis underwent microendoscopic laminotomy without fusion between January 2004 and December 2010. Patients were divided into two groups, those with and without advanced DS based on the degree of spondylolisthesis and dynamic instability. A total of 242 patients met the inclusion criteria. There were 101 men and 141 women. Their mean age was 68.1 years (46 to 85). Outcome was assessed using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association and Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire scores, a visual analogue score for pain and the Short Form Health-36 score. The radiographic outcome was assessed by measuring the slip and the disc height. The clinical and radiographic parameters were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 4.6 years (3 to 7.5). Results There were no significant differences in the preoperative measurements between the group and no significant differences between the clinical parameters at the final follow-up. The mean percentage slip was 17.1% preoperatively and 17.7% at the final follow-up (p = 0.35). Progressive instability was noted in 13 patients (8.2%) with DS and 6 patients (7.0%) with advanced DS, respectively (p = 0.81). There was radiological evidence of restabilization of the spine in 30 patients (35%) with preoperative instability. The success rate of microendoscopic laminotomy was good/excellent in 166 (69%), fair in 49 (20%) and poor in 27 patients (11%) in both groups. Conclusion Microendoscopic laminotomy is an effective form of surgical treatment for patients with DS and stenosis. Preservation of the stabilizing structures using this technique prevents postoperative instability. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:499-506.
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- A Minamide
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Microendoscopic Spine Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 641-8510, Japan
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Fujiyama T, Ito T, Umayahara T, Hashizume H, Tokura Y. 314 Infiltration of MDR-1-expressing T cells including Th17 in psoriasis lesional skin and their association with corticosteroid resistance. J Invest Dermatol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2017.07.509] [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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Hashizume H, Sato M, Sato MO, Ikeda S, Yoonuan T, Sanguankiat S, Pongvongsa T, Moji K, Minamoto T. Application of environmental DNA analysis for the detection of Opisthorchis viverrini DNA in water samples. Acta Trop 2017; 169:1-7. [PMID: 28108370 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Opisthorchiasis, which can lead to cholangiocarcinoma in cases of chronic infection, is a major public health problem in Southeast Asian countries. The trematode, Opisthorchis viverrini, is the causative agent of the disease. Accurate and rapid monitoring of O. viverrini is crucial for disease prevention and containment. Therefore, in this study we sought to develop a novel species-specific real-time PCR assay for detecting O. viverrini using environmental DNA (eDNA). The diagnostic sensitivity of the newly developed real-time PCR assay was similar to that of the traditional PCR assay for 50 fecal samples collected in Lao PDR (21 and 19 samples were positive by real-time PCR and traditional PCR, respectively). The efficacy of eDNA analysis and its applicability in the field were tested using a total of 94 environmental water samples collected from 44 sites in Savannakhet, Lao PDR during May and October 2015 and February 2016. O. viverrini eDNA was detected in five samples by real-time PCR, indicating the presence of the fluke in the area and the risk of infection for individuals consuming fish from these water sources. The application of eDNA analysis would facilitate the identification of O. viverrini endemic hotspots and contribute to the ecological control of opisthorchiasis, and this strategy can be applied to other eukaryotic water pathogens.
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- H. Hashizume
- Dept. of Quantum Science and Energy Eng., Tohoku University, 6-6-01-2 Aramaki-Aoba, Aoba, Sendai, Japan,980-8579
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- Dept. of Quantum Science and Energy Eng., Tohoku University, 6-6-01-2 Aramaki-Aoba, Aoba, Sendai, Japan,980-8579
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- Dept. of Quantum Science and Energy Eng., Tohoku University, 6-6-01-2 Aramaki-Aoba, Aoba, Sendai, Japan,980-8579
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, 322-6 Oroshi, Toki, Gifu, Japan, 509-5292
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Bromberg L, Hashizume H, Ito S, Minervini JV, Yanagi N. Status of High Temperature Superconducting Fusion Magnet Development. Fusion Science and Technology 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst11-a12455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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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- L. Bromberg
- MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Cambridge MA 02139
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- Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki, Japan
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Muroga T, Sze DK, Okuno K, Terai T, Kimura A, Kurtz RJ, Sagara A, Nygren R, Ueda Y, Doerner RP, Sharpe JP, Kunugi T, Morley NB, Hatano Y, Sokolov MA, Yamamoto T, Hasegawa A, Katoh Y, Ohno N, Tokunaga K, Konishi S, Fukada S, Calderoni P, Yokomine T, Messadek K, Oya Y, Hashimoto N, Hinoki T, Hashizume H, Norimatsu T, Shikama T, Stoller RE, Tanaka KA, Tillack MS. Midterm Summary of Japan-US Fusion Cooperation Program TITAN. Fusion Science and Technology 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst11-a12373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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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- Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan
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Takeuchi H, Taki Y, Hashizume H, Asano K, Asano M, Sassa Y, Yokota S, Kotozaki Y, Nouchi R, Kawashima R. Impact of videogame play on the brain's microstructural properties: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. Mol Psychiatry 2016; 21:1781-1789. [PMID: 26728566 PMCID: PMC5116480 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2015.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Revised: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Videogame play (VGP) has been associated with numerous preferred and non-preferred effects. However, the effects of VGP on the development of microstructural properties in children, particularly those associated with negative psychological consequences of VGP, have not been identified to date. The purpose of this study was to investigate this issue through cross-sectional and longitudinal prospective analyses. In the present study of humans, we used the diffusion tensor imaging mean diffusivity (MD) measurement to measure microstructural properties and examined cross-sectional correlations with the amount of VGP in 114 boys and 126 girls. We also assessed correlations between the amount of VGP and longitudinal changes in MD that developed after 3.0±0.3 (s.d.) years in 95 boys and 94 girls. After correcting for confounding factors, we found that the amount of VGP was associated with increased MD in the left middle, inferior and orbital frontal cortex; left pallidum; left putamen; left hippocampus; left caudate; right putamen; right insula; and thalamus in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. Regardless of intelligence quotient type, higher MD in the areas of the left thalamus, left hippocampus, left putamen, left insula and left Heschl gyrus was associated with lower intelligence. We also confirmed an association between the amount of VGP and decreased verbal intelligence in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. In conclusion, increased VGP is directly or indirectly associated with delayed development of the microstructure in extensive brain regions and verbal intelligence.
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- H Takeuchi
- Division of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan,Division of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Development, Ageing and Cancer, Tohoku University, 4-1 Seiryo-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan. E-mail:
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- Division of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan,Division of Medical Neuroimaging Analysis, Department of Community Medical Supports, Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan,Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Research Administration Office, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Medical-Industry Translational Research Center, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Research, Medical-Industry Translational Research Center, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Human and Social Response Research Division, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Medical Neuroimaging Analysis, Department of Community Medical Supports, Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan,Department of Functional Brain Imaging, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan,Smart Ageing International Research Centre, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Imatani J, Noda T, Morito Y, Sato T, Hashizume H, Inoue H. Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Comminuted Fractures of the Metaphysis of the Radius. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 30:220-5. [PMID: 15757779 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2004.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2004] [Accepted: 12/06/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Five comminuted and displaced fractures of the distal metaphysis of the radius were treated by a technique of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) with the aim of minimizing soft tissue damage and devascularization of the fracture fragments. This technique used the small AO T-shaped locking compression plate (AO LCP T-plate) and left the pronator quadratus intact. Radial inclination, palmar tilt, and ulnar variance were restored without loss of reduction in all five cases and the fractures healed at an average of 10 weeks, with good to excellent clinical outcomes.
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- J Imatani
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Japan and Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Japan.
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Motoyama H, Sato T, Iwasaki A, Takei Y, Kume T, Egawa S, Hiraguri K, Hashizume H, Yamanouchi K, Mimura H. Development of high-order harmonic focusing system based on ellipsoidal mirror. Rev Sci Instrum 2016; 87:051803. [PMID: 27250370 DOI: 10.1063/1.4950735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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We have developed a focusing system for extreme ultraviolet light produced by high-order harmonic generation. An ellipsoidal mirror with a precise surface shape was fabricated and installed into the focusing system. A rigid mirror manipulator and a beam profiler were employed to perform precise and stable mirror alignment. As a demonstration of the focusing performance, high-order harmonics in the wavelength range of 13.5-19.5 nm were successfully focused into a 2.4 × 2.3 μm(2) spot.
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- H Motoyama
- Department of Precision Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkuyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Precision Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkuyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Precision Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkuyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Precision Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkuyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Natsume Optical Corp., 3461 Kamichaya, Kanae, Iida, Nagano 395-0808, Japan
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- Natsume Optical Corp., 3461 Kamichaya, Kanae, Iida, Nagano 395-0808, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Precision Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkuyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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Yamamoto S, Minami K, Fukaya K, Takahashi K, Sawada H, Murakami H, Tsuji S, Hashizume H, Kubonaga S, Horiuchi T, Hongo M, Nishida J, Okugawa Y, Fujiwara A, Fukuda M, Hidaka S, Suzuki KW, Miya M, Araki H, Yamanaka H, Maruyama A, Miyashita K, Masuda R, Minamoto T, Kondoh M. Correction: Environmental DNA as a 'Snapshot' of Fish Distribution: A Case Study of Japanese Jack Mackerel in Maizuru Bay, Sea of Japan. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0153291. [PMID: 27042824 PMCID: PMC4820259 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- H Hashizume
- Department of Dermatology, Shimada Municipal Hospital, 1200-5 Noda, Shimada, 427-8502, Japan.
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Tokura Y, Yagi H, Yanaguchi H, Majima Y, Kasuya A, Ito T, Maekawa M, Hashizume H. IgG4‐related skin disease. Br J Dermatol 2014; 171:959-67. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Y. Tokura
- Department of Dermatology Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 1‐20‐1 Handayama Higashi‐ku Hamamatsu 431‐3192 Japan
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- Section of Dermatology Shizuoka General Hospital 4‐27‐1 Kita‐Andou Aoi‐ku Shizuoka 420‐8527 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 1‐20‐1 Handayama Higashi‐ku Hamamatsu 431‐3192 Japan
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- Section of Dermatology Shizuoka General Hospital 4‐27‐1 Kita‐Andou Aoi‐ku Shizuoka 420‐8527 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 1‐20‐1 Handayama Higashi‐ku Hamamatsu 431‐3192 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 1‐20‐1 Handayama Higashi‐ku Hamamatsu 431‐3192 Japan
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- Laboratory Medicine Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 1‐20‐1 Handayama Higashi‐ku Hamamatsu 431‐3192 Japan
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- Section of Dermatology Shimada Municipal Hospital 1200‐5 Noda Shimada 427‐8502 Japan
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Fujiyama T, Ito T, Ogawa N, Suda T, Tokura Y, Hashizume H. Preferential infiltration of interleukin-4-producing CXCR4+ T cells in the lesional muscle but not skin of patients with dermatomyositis. Clin Exp Immunol 2014; 177:110-20. [PMID: 24580543 DOI: 10.1111/cei.12311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) are collectively termed autoimmune myopathy. To investigate the difference between muscle- and skin-infiltrating T cells and to address their role for myopathy, we characterized T cells that were directly expanded from the tissues. Enrolled into this study were 25 patients with DM and three patients with PM. Muscle and skin biopsied specimens were immersed in cRPMI medium supplemented with interleukin (IL)-2 and anti-CD3/CD28 antibody-conjugated microbeads. The expanded cells were subjected to flow cytometry to examine their phenotypes. We analysed the cytokine concentration in the culture supernatants from the expanded T cells and the frequencies of cytokine-bearing cells by intracellular staining. There was non-biased in-vitro expansion of tissue-infiltrating CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells from the muscle and skin specimens. The majority of expanded T cells were chemokine receptor (CCR) type 7(-) CD45RO(+) effecter memory cells with various T cell receptor (TCR) Vβs. The skin-derived but not muscle-derived T cells expressed cutaneous lymphocyte antigen (CLA) and CCR10 and secreted large amounts of IL-17A, suggesting that T helper type 17 (Th17) cells may have a crucial role in the development of skin lesions. Notably, the frequency of IL-4-producing chemokine (C-X-C motif) receptor (CXCR)4(+) Th2 cells was significantly higher in the muscle-derived cells and correlated inversely with the serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels. stromal-derived factor (SDF)-1/CXCL12, a ligand for CXCR4, was expressed at a high level in the vascular endothelial cells between muscular fasciculi. Our study suggests that T cell populations in the muscle and skin are different, and the Th2 cell infiltrate in the muscle is associated with the low severity of myositis in DM.
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- T Fujiyama
- Department of Dermatology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Yoshimura N, Nagata K, Muraki S, Oka H, Yoshida M, Enyo Y, Kagotani R, Hashizume H, Yamada H, Ishimoto Y, Teraguchi M, Tanaka S, Kawaguchi H, Toyama Y, Nakamura K, Akune T. Prevalence and progression of radiographic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and associated factors in the Japanese population: a 3-year follow-up of the ROAD study. Osteoporos Int 2014; 25:1089-98. [PMID: 23974860 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-013-2489-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2013] [Accepted: 08/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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SUMMARY The prevalence of radiographic cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in 1,562 Japanese from a population-based cohort was 1.9 %. The presence of OPLL showed a significant association with the femoral neck bone mineral density (BMD), presence of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and plasma pentosidine levels. Only one new case of radiographic OPLL was detected, but OPLL progressed in all affected subjects. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to clarify the prevalence and progression of radiographic OPLL and the associated factors, using the population-based cohort Research on Osteoarthritis/osteoporosis Against Disability (ROAD). METHODS In the ROAD study, 1,690 participants underwent X-ray examination of the entire spine and both knees. Radiographic OPLL, lumbar spondylosis, knee osteoarthritis and DISH were diagnosed by a single, well-experienced orthopaedic surgeon. An interviewer-administered questionnaire and tests for anthropometric measurements were administered, and the BMDs of the lumbar spine and proximal femur were determined. A new OPLL case was considered if heterotopic ossification in the posterior longitudinal ligament was absent at baseline but present during follow-up. Progression was defined as an increase in the maximum length or width of the ossification at follow-up over that at baseline. RESULTS Radiographic OPLL was detected in 30 (17 men, 13 women) of 1,562 individuals who underwent X-ray examination of the cervical spine (prevalence = 1.9 %). Its prevalence was significantly higher in men than in women (p = 0.007), but no association with age was observed. In a logistic regression analysis, OPLL showed a significant association with the femoral neck BMD, presence of DISH and plasma pentosidine levels. Only one new case of radiographic OPLL was detected, but OPLL progressed in all affected subjects. CONCLUSION This population-based study clarified the prevalence of radiographic OPLL in the Japanese population as well as its progression. OPLL showed significant association with plasma pentosidine levels, BMD and DISH.
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- Department of Joint Disease Research, 22nd Century Medical and Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan,
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Teraguchi M, Yoshimura N, Hashizume H, Muraki S, Yamada H, Minamide A, Oka H, Ishimoto Y, Nagata K, Kagotani R, Takiguchi N, Akune T, Kawaguchi H, Nakamura K, Yoshida M. Prevalence and distribution of intervertebral disc degeneration over the entire spine in a population-based cohort: the Wakayama Spine Study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2014; 22:104-10. [PMID: 24239943 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 279] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.9] [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: 05/23/2013] [Revised: 10/22/2013] [Accepted: 10/29/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purposes of this study were to investigate the prevalence and distribution of intervertebral disc degeneration (DD) over the entire spine using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and to examine the factors and symptoms potentially associated with DD. DESIGN This study included 975 participants (324 men, mean age of 67.2 years; 651 women, mean age of 66.0 years) with an age range of 21-97 years in the Wakayama Spine Study. DD on MRI was classified into Pfirrmann's system (grades 4 and 5 indicating DD). We assessed the prevalence of DD at each level in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions and the entire spine, and examined DD-associated factors and symptoms. RESULTS The prevalence of DD over the entire spine was 71% in men and 77% in women aged <50 years, and >90% in both men and women aged >50 years. The prevalence of an intervertebral space with DD was highest at C5/6 (men: 51.5%, women: 46%), T6/7 (men: 32.4%, women: 37.7%), and L4/5 (men: 69.1%, women: 75.8%). Age and obesity were associated with the presence of DD in all regions. Low back pain was associated with the presence of DD in the lumbar region. CONCLUSION The current study established the baseline data of DD over the entire spine in a large population of elderly individuals. These data provide the foundation for elucidating the causes and mechanisms of DD.
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- M Teraguchi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Joint Disease Research, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Motor System Medicine, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Joint Disease Research, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Motor System Medicine, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sensory & Motor System Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Services Bureau, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Ishiguro M, Hashizume H, Ikeda T, Yamamoto Y, Furukawa F. Evaluation of the quality of life of lupus erythematosus patients with cutaneous lesions in Japan. Lupus 2013; 23:93-101. [DOI: 10.1177/0961203313509293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [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: 11/15/2022]
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The quality of life (QOL) of lupus erythematosus (LE) patients with skin manifestations is impaired, but little is known about Japanese patients. We assessed whether the skin symptoms in LE are associated with the QOL using the Japanese versions of the Skindex-29 and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI). In all, 54 LE patients with cutaneous lesions completed the Japanese version of the Skindex-29, and physicians assessed the severity of their eruptions using the CLASI before and after treatment. The QOL of the LE patients was better after the therapeutic intervention using the Skindex-29 questionnaire. We tested several factors for an independent association with the QOL. A significant risk factor for a poor QOL was a female gender in “Functioning” before treatment. In addition, a poor QOL tended to be correlated with a female gender in “Emotions” and older current age in “Symptoms” before treatment, and with a longer duration of SLE in “Functioning” after treatment. In the CLASI analysis, skin manifestation activity in the acute phase correlated with a poor emotional and functional QOL rather than a symptomatic QOL. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report evaluating the QOL of Japanese LE patients, despite the small cohort.
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- Department of Dermatology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Ishimoto Y, Yoshimura N, Muraki S, Yamada H, Nagata K, Hashizume H, Takiguchi N, Minamide A, Oka H, Kawaguchi H, Nakamura K, Akune T, Yoshida M. Associations between radiographic lumbar spinal stenosis and clinical symptoms in the general population: the Wakayama Spine Study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2013; 21:783-8. [PMID: 23473979 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.02.656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Revised: 01/16/2013] [Accepted: 02/24/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Many asymptomatic individuals have radiographic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), but the prevalence of symptoms among individuals with radiographic LSS has not yet been established. The purpose of this study was to clarify the association between radiographic LSS and clinical symptoms in the general population. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, data from 938 participants (308 men, 630 women; mean age, 66.3 years; range, 40-93 years) were analyzed. The severity of radiographic LSS, including central stenosis, lateral stenosis, and foraminal stenosis, was assessed by mobile magnetic resonance imaging and rated qualitatively. Assessment of clinical symptoms was based on the definition of symptomatic LSS in the North American Spine Society guideline. RESULTS We found that 77.9% of participants had more than moderate central stenosis and 30.4% had severe central stenosis. Logistic regression analysis after adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, and severity of radiographic LSS showed that severe central stenosis was related to clinical symptoms. However, only 17.5% of the participants with severe central stenosis were symptomatic. CONCLUSION Although radiographic LSS was common in our cohort, which resembled the general Japanese population, symptomatic persons were relatively uncommon.
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- Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Hashizume H, Fujiyama T, Kanebayashi J, Kito Y, Hata M, Yagi H. Skin recruitment of monomyeloid precursors involves human herpesvirus-6 reactivation in drug allergy. Allergy 2013; 68:681-9. [PMID: 23573902 DOI: 10.1111/all.12138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND In drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS), latent human herpesvirus (HHV)-6 is frequently reactivated in association with flaring of symptoms such as fever and hepatitis. We recently demonstrated an emergence of monomyeloid precursors expressing HHV-6 antigen in the circulation during this clinical course. METHODS To clarify the mechanism of HHV-6 reactivation, we immunologically investigated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), skin-infiltrating cells, and lymphocytes expanded from skin lesions of patients with DIHS. RESULTS The circulating monomyeloid precursors in the patients with DIHS were mostly CD11b(+) CD13(+) CD14(-) CD16(high) and showed substantial expression of skin-associated molecules, such as CCR4. CD13(+) CD14(-) cells were also found in the DIHS skin lesions, suggesting skin recruitment of this cell population. We detected high levels of high-mobility group box (HMGB)-1 in blood and skin lesions in the active phase of patients with DIHS and showed that recombinant HMGB-1 had functional chemoattractant activity for monocytes/monomyeloid precursors in vitro. HHV-6 infection of the skin-resident CD4(+) T cells was confirmed by the presence of its genome and antigen. This infection was likely to be mediated by monomyeloid precursors recruited to the skin, because normal CD4(+) T cells gained HHV-6 antigen after in vitro coculture with highly virus-loaded monomyeloid precursors from the patients. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that monomyeloid precursors harboring HHV-6 are navigated by HMGB-1 released from damaged skin and probably cause HHV-6 transmission to skin-infiltrating CD4(+) T cells, which is an indispensable event for HHV-6 replication. These findings implicate the skin as a cryptic and primary site for initiating HHV-6 reactivation.
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- Department of Dermatology; Hamamatsu University School of Medicine; Hamamatsu; Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Hamamatsu University School of Medicine; Hamamatsu; Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Hamamatsu University School of Medicine; Hamamatsu; Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Hamamatsu University School of Medicine; Hamamatsu; Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Hamamatsu University School of Medicine; Hamamatsu; Japan
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Hashizume H, Hata M. Deep venous thrombosis associated with cytomegalovirus reactivation in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012; 27:658-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04560.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Aoyagi M, Ito S, Hashizume H, Muroga T. MHD pressure drop characteristics in a three-surface-multi-layered channel under a strong magnetic field. Fusion Engineering and Design 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2010.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hashizume H, Sato K, Takagi H, Kanda D, Kashihara T, Kiso S, Mori M. Werner syndrome as a possible cause of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. J Clin Pathol 2009; 62:1043-5. [PMID: 19720629 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2009.070680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is characterised by steatosis, liver cell injuries, the presence of a mixed inflammatory lobular infiltrate, and variable degrees of fibrosis. Werner syndrome (WS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterised by the premature onset of multiple age-related disorders. Central obesity and insulin resistance are common symptoms of both NASH and WS. Three cases were studied to evaluate the association between WS and NASH. NASH was diagnosed by liver biopsies and imaging studies following the exclusion of alcohol consumption, viral disease or autoimmune liver disease. Liver histology was compatible with NASH in all cases. Liver dysfunction, hyperlipidaemia, insulin resistance and regional increase of intra-abdominal fat even though the body mass indices were all normal or low, were observed. Metabolic disorders due to WS may complicate and cause NASH. Hence, the observed clinical association between WS and NASH suggests that patients with WS should also be screened for NASH.
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- H Hashizume
- Department of Medicine and Molecular Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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Takeuchi H, Taki Y, Sassa Y, Hashizume H, Sekiguchi A, Kawashima R. Intensive adaptive training of working memory enhances non-trained working memory and deactivates the default mode network during non-trained working memory tasks. Neuroimage 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(09)70186-7] [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: 11/27/2022] Open
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Asano K, Taki Y, Hashizume H, Sassa Y, Asano M, Takeuchi H, Lee M, Kawashima R. Correlation of verbal IQ and performance IQ with the brain activation during delayed matching task in healthy children. Neuroimage 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(09)70359-3] [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: 11/28/2022] Open
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Jeong H, Sugiura M, Sassa Y, Hashizume H, Kawashima R. Cortical Mechanisms of Communicative Speech Production in Second language. Neuroimage 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(09)70791-8] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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Asano M, Taki Y, Hashizume H, Sassa Y, Takeuchi H, Asano K, Lee M, Kawashima R. Relationships between Intelligence Quotient and brain gray matter volume in Japanese healthy children. Neuroimage 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(09)71888-9] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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Hashizume H, Aoshima M, Ito T, Seo N, Takigawa M, Yagi H. Emergence of circulating monomyeloid precursors predicts reactivation of human herpesvirus-6 in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome. Br J Dermatol 2009; 161:486-8. [PMID: 19485994 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09280.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Takano M, Miyajima T, Kiuchi M, Ohmori K, Amemiya H, Yokoyama T, Hashizume H, Iwasaki Y, Okamoto S, Sato H. Behçet Disease and the HLA System. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.1976.tb00572.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Takano M, Miyajima T, Kiuchi M, Ohmori K, Amemiya H, Yokoyama T, Hashizume H, Iwasaki Y, Okamoto S, Sato H. Behçet Disease and the HLA System. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.1976.tb00558.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ando M, Kawakami M, Hashizume H, Nomura K, Tsutsui S, T. Tamaki. The usefulness of SNAP in the diagnosis of the intraforaminal Stenosis of Lumbar Spine. Clin Neurophysiol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2007.06.033] [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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Suda T, Hashizume H, Aoshima Y, Yokomura K, Sato J, Inui N, Nakamura Y, Fujisawa T, Enomoto N, Chida K. Management of interleukin-2-induced severe bronchoconstriction. Eur Respir J 2007; 29:612-3. [PMID: 17329497 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00152706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Sagara A, Mitarai O, Imagawa S, Morisaki T, Tanaka T, Mizuguchi N, Dolan T, Miyazawa J, Takahata K, Chikaraishi H, Yamada S, Seo K, Sakamoto R, Masuzaki S, Muroga T, Yamada H, Fukada S, Hashizume H, Yamazaki K, Mito T, Kaneko O, Mutoh T, Ohyabu N, Noda N, Komori A, Sudo S, Motojima O. Conceptual design activities and key issues on LHD-type reactor FFHR. Fusion Engineering and Design 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2006.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Nakagawa Y, Yoshida M, Kawakami M, Ando M, Hashizume H, Minamide A, Maio K, Enyo Y, Okada M. Posterior Endoscopic Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation with Contralateral Symptoms - A Report of Two Cases. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 49:282-5. [PMID: 17163341 DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
We report two cases of lumbar disc herniation with contralateral nerve root involvement, surgically treated with a microendoscopic disectomy system (METRx-MED system). The nerve root of the symptomatic side (contralateral to the side of the disc herniation) had been compressed to the superior facet by herniated disc from the opposite side. Endoscopic observation revealed inflammatory findings of the nerve root on the symptomatic side, such as fibrosis, adhesion, redness and swelling. In contrast, on the non-symptomatic side (ipsilateral side of the disc herniation), the nerve root had been merely compressed by the herniated disc but did not demonstrate any inflammatory findings. Excision of the herniated disc and decompression of the non-symptomatic nerve root should be done first, approaching from the disc herniation side. After that, through the same approach, the nerve root of the opposite (symptomatic) side should be decompressed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Y Nakagawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan.
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Petroff JF, Sauvage M, Riglet P, Hashizume H. Synchrotron-radiation plane-wave topography I. Application to misfit dislocation imaging in III-V heterojunctions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/01418618008239361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hashizume H, Yagi H, Ohshima A, Ito T, Horibe N, Yoshinari Y, Takigawa M. Comparable risk of herpes simplex virus infection between topical treatments with tacrolimus and corticosteroids in adults with atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol 2006; 154:1204-6. [PMID: 16704659 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07243.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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