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Matsuo R, Imamura T, Takamori A, Kishi T, Minami M, Miyakawa J, Yoshitake N, Hayashi A, Nakayama Y, Egashira N, Teramoto M, Ishinari H, Kajiyama I, Fujisaki S, Kakiyama H, Satou K, Nakafusa R, Tanaka C, Tanaka M, Isomura Y, Izumi K, Ohta S, Souta N, Matsuo N, Yamamoto K, Tsuji S, Umemura T, Takagi K, Fujimoto K. Improvement trend for individual health guidance intervention according to Japan clinical guidelines by public health nurses for type 2 diabetes mellitus who visited for medical checkups regularly: a case-control preliminary report. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2024; 74:141-145. [PMID: 38510680 PMCID: PMC10948351 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.23-52] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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We conducted a retrospective case-control study to assess the efficacy of personalized health guidance interventions on individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. A selection was made of individuals in regular visits to the Takagi Hospital for medical checkups between January 2017, and October 2021. Totally, 108 subjects (cases) with health guidance were divided into 2 groups: one group without pharmacotherapy for diabetes mellitus in medical institutions (n = 92) and another group with pharmacotherapy (n = 116). Cases were provided with personalized health guidance interventions by public health nurses for 30 min, in accordance with the Japanese clinical guidelines for the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Sex- and age-matched controls were chosen from individuals with diabetes mellitus without health guidance. The intervention without pharmacotherapy resulted in improvements in health indicators, including body weight, waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, triglyceride levels, and γ-glutamyl trans-peptidase. These positive effects were not observed in the control group without health guidance. The therapeutic effects of health guidance were observed in cases where pharmacotherapy was administered. In conclusion, the implementation of individual health guidance interventions may prove to be effective for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity who regularly attend medical checkups.
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- Rina Matsuo
- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, Saga University Hospital, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Nursing Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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- Doctor Staff, Preventive Medical Center, the Kouhou-kai Takagi Hospital, Okawa, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
- International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Fukuoka 831-8501, Japan
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Satoh H, Fukumori R, Kumano R, Kamata M, Shimada K, Izumi K, Oikawa S. Effects of starch content of calf starter on rumen properties and blood concentrations of metabolites and hormones in dairy calves under a high plane of milk feeding. Anim Sci J 2024; 95:e13927. [PMID: 38379498 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13927] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of calf starters with different starch content on rumen and blood properties in calves fed under a high plane of nutrition program. Twenty-seven Holstein calves (14 female, 13 male) were assigned to one of three starter treatment groups in a randomized block design: high-starch (41.8%) (n = 9), H; medium-starch (31.9%) (n = 9), M; low-starch (22.0%) (n = 9), L. Milk replacer on powder basis was fed up to 1.2 kg/day as fed, gradually reduced from 6 weeks of age; calves were weaned at 8 weeks of age. Each starter (up to 3.5 kg/day as fed) and chopped hay were provided ad libitum from 5 days of age. Blood was collected from 4 to 13 weeks of age. Rumen fluid was collected at 6, 8, 10, and 13 weeks of age. Serum urea nitrogen concentration after weaning was the lowest in H. Plasma IGF-1 concentrations were higher in H than in L. Ruminal pH was not different, but the molar proportion of ruminal propionate was higher in H than in L throughout the study period. In summary, a high-starch starter may increase propionate production and microbial protein synthesis in the rumen, inducing higher plasma IGF-1 concentrations.
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- Hitomi Satoh
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- The National Federation of Dairy Co-operative Associations (ZEN-RAKU-REN), Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Animal and Bioscience, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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Yokokawa A, Dong W, Momose K, Iima H, Yoshino T, Izumi K, Kawai Y, Amano T, Nakamura T, Sawada A, Endoh D, Nakajima N, Teraoka H. Analysis of Crop Consumption Using Scatological Samples from the Red-Crowned Crane Grus japonensis in Eastern Hokkaido, Japan. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3167. [PMID: 37893891 PMCID: PMC10603659 DOI: 10.3390/ani13203167] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Total DNA extracts from the intestinal contents of 60 flying red-crowned cranes (juveniles, subadults and adults) found dead in 2006-2021, and the feces of 25 chicks collected in June and July of 2016-2018, were used for PCR reactions with primers specific for 16 crops, followed by high-throughput sequencing. The most predominant crop detected was corn in adult and subadult cranes (61.7%). Other grains (barley, wheat, soybean) (5.0-8.3%) and vegetables (tomatoes, Chinese cabbage, etc.) (1.7-6.7%) were also detected in flying cranes. Surprisingly, some of the detected crops were not grown in the Kushiro and Nemuro regions. There was no significant difference in crop intake status in winter and that in other seasons for most of the crops. Corn (28.0%), soybeans (8.0%), wheat and beet (4.0%) were detected in crane chicks in summer, though the detection rates were generally lower than those in flying cranes. Alfalfa, which is not grown in eastern Hokkaido but is used in some cattle feed, was detected in some cranes. Rice, buckwheat, adzuki beans, common beans, potatoes and carrots were not detected at any life stage, indicating the preferences of red-crowned cranes. The results suggest that red-crowned cranes in Hokkaido are dependent on dairy farmers for their feed supply.
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- Ayaka Yokokawa
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (A.Y.); (W.D.); (T.N.); (D.E.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (A.Y.); (W.D.); (T.N.); (D.E.)
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- NPO Red-Crowned Crane Conservancy, 9-21 Wakatake-Cho, Kushiro 085-0036, Japan;
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- Kushiro Zoo, 11 Shimoninishibetsu, Kushiro 085-0204, Japan; (H.I.); (T.Y.)
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- Kushiro Zoo, 11 Shimoninishibetsu, Kushiro 085-0204, Japan; (H.I.); (T.Y.)
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- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (K.I.); (T.A.)
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada-cho Nishi, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan;
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- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (K.I.); (T.A.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (A.Y.); (W.D.); (T.N.); (D.E.)
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- Biodiversity Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba 305-8506, Japan; (A.S.); (N.N.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (A.Y.); (W.D.); (T.N.); (D.E.)
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- Biodiversity Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba 305-8506, Japan; (A.S.); (N.N.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan; (A.Y.); (W.D.); (T.N.); (D.E.)
- NPO Red-Crowned Crane Conservancy, 9-21 Wakatake-Cho, Kushiro 085-0036, Japan;
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Satoh H, Fukumori R, Osada T, Shimada K, Oikawa S, Izumi K. Effects of starch content of calf starter on feed intake, growth performance, and fecal properties in dairy calves under a high plane of milk replacer feeding. Anim Sci J 2023; 94:e13911. [PMID: 38113926 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13911] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different starch contents in calf starter on the growth, feed intake, and fecal characteristics in dairy calves fed under a high plane of nutrition. Twenty-seven Holstein calves were assigned equally to one of three calf starter treatment groups in a randomized block design: high (H) starch (41.8%); medium (M) starch (31.9%); and low (L) starch (22.0%). Milk replacer was fed up to 1.2 kg/day as fed, gradually reduced from 6 weeks of age; calves were weaned at 8 weeks of age. Each starter (up to 3.5 kg/day as fed) and chopped hay were provided ad libitum from 5 days of age. Fecal samples, along with body measurements, were collected from 4 to 13 weeks of age. The average daily gain after weaning was greater in the H group than in the L group. The average starter intake for 3 days before weaning was not different among treatments but was greater after weaning in the H group than in the L group. Starter starch content did not affect the number of days with diarrhea or fecal starch concentration. The high-starch starter had no adverse effects during the weaning transition.
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- Hitomi Satoh
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- The National Federation of Dairy Co-operative Associations (ZEN-RAKU-REN), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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Fukumori R, Doi K, Mochizuki T, Oikawa S, Gondaira S, Iwasaki T, Izumi K. Sodium butyrate administration modulates the ruminal villus height, inflammation-related gene expression, and plasma hormones concentration in dry cows fed a high-fiber diet. Anim Sci J 2022; 93:e13791. [PMID: 36478496 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13791] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of sodium butyrate on the ruminal villus morphology, mRNA expression associated with nutrient metabolism and inflammation in the ruminal epithelium, and plasma concentrations of metabolites and hormones in non-lactating cows fed a high-fiber diet. Four Holstein cows with a rumen cannula were assigned to two treatments in a crossover design. The treatments were ruminal administration of sodium butyrate premix or control premix before feeding to cows fed the same total mixed ration mainly composed of glass silage once a day. Sodium butyrate was provided at a butyrate dose of 0.04% per kg body weight. The control premix was made by replacing sodium-butyrate with wheat bran. The plasma β-hydroxybutyrate concentration increased 3 to 6 h after the butyrate premix administration but returned to a concentration similar to that of the control before feeding. After continuous administration, increases in the ruminal villus height and plasma concentration of glucagon-like peptide-2, and lower gene expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, and TLR-2 in the rumen epithelium were observed in cows supplied with the butyrate premix. These results showed that sodium butyrate affects rumen epithelial morphology and plasma concentrations of hormones even under a low fermentable diet.
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- Rika Fukumori
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Human Wellness, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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Fukumori R, Ikeno R, Izumi K, Doi K, Otsuka M, Suzuki K, Oikawa S. The effect of sodium butyrate supplementation on ruminal and fecal pH and serum lipopolysaccharide-binding protein after ruminal acidosis challenge in nonlactating cows. Anim Sci J 2021; 92:e13673. [PMID: 34951079 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13673] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate effects of sodium-butyrate supplementation on gastrointestinal function and the inflammatory response to ruminal acidosis (RA) challenge in cows. Four nonlactating cows with a rumen cannula were assigned to two treatments in a crossover design. Treatments were ruminal administration of sodium-butyrate (BUT) or control (CON). Sodium-butyrate was provided as Gustor BP70 and administered at a butyrate dose of 0.04% per kg body weight. The CON premix was made by replacing sodium-butyrate with wheat bran. Experimental periods were 28 days long with 21-day washout period separating the treatments. On Day 25 of each period, corn starch was ruminally administered at 0.7% per kg body weight as RA challenge. After RA challenge, ruminal pH was lower, and endotoxin concentration was higher for cows provided with BUT than those with CON, but the increase in fecal starch and the decrease in fecal pH were attenuated by BUT. The effect of butyrate supplementation on serum lipopolysaccharide-binding protein after RA challenge was not found. From these findings, butyrate supplementation mitigated rectal acidosis by reducing the flux of fermentable carbohydrate into the large intestine. An anti-inflammatory effect of butyrate was not observed, possibly due to lower pH and higher endotoxin concentration in the rumen.
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- Rika Fukumori
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sutainable Agricultrure, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Sutainable Agricultrure, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan
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Izumi K, Ono Y. [A case of elderly myxedema coma patient with end-stage renal failure]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2021; 58:152-157. [PMID: 33627552 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.58.152] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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CASE 84-year-old woman had been diagnosed hypothyroidism before, but she did not take tablets of thyroid hormone prescribed. Anorexia and decreased consciousness level were discovered by workers of the facility. Her family doctor found thyroid function abnormality as a cause, and she was introduced to our hospital to treat because the whole body condition was bad. Her physical examination was observed that JCS was 3-10. Laboratory examination showed that TSH 562.81 μIU/mL, fT4 0.40 ng/mL, pH 7.33, and Na 124 mEq/L. It was not a contradictory finding with the diagnostic criteria of mucus edema coma. Blood and peritoneal dialysis is denied, although her data indicated eGFR 8-10 ml/min/1.73 m2. Her hospitalization was long-term, but exhibited finally good clinical course. After three months of hospitalization, she was discharged from the hospital. The problems were as follows. The clear guideline of myxedema coma with end-stage renal failure state and many complications was not found. She and her family did not hope dialysis under this condition.We treated a case of myxedema coma in a case of an elderly person with terminal renal failure who did not hope dialysis. In addition to myxedema coma as a rare disease, there are many basic diseases in the elderly. Although it was a difficult case, it is important to repeatedly confirm the explanation and the intention of the person and the family with regard to the selection of the treatment policy.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Internal Medicine, Takagi Hospital.,Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Takagi Hospital
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Takagi Hospital
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Aung M, Ohtsuka H, Izumi K. Effect of yeast cell wall supplementation on production performances and blood biochemical indices of dairy cows in different lactation periods. Vet World 2019; 12:796-801. [PMID: 31439996 PMCID: PMC6661497 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.796-801] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Aim: This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of yeast cell wall (YCW) supplementation on production performances and blood biochemical indices such as liver enzyme activities, energy metabolites, and electrolyte concentrations of dairy cows in different lactation periods (LP). Materials and Methods: Thirty-two lactating Holstein cows were assigned into 2×2 factorial arrangement, in which the factors were the treatment (TM) (control [n=16] vs. YCW [n=16]) and the LP (early lactation [n=14] vs. mid-lactation [n=18]). The cows with day in milk (DIM) <120 (81±7 DIM) were defined as early lactating cows, whereas the cows with DIM >120 (179±5 DIM) were assumed as mid-lactating cows. The YCW (SafMannan; Phileo, Lesaffre Animal Care, France) was used as the dietary supplement (10 g/cow/day) in this experiment. The statistical analysis of the data was performed by the two-way analysis of variance using the general linear model procedure to determine the main effects (TM and LP) and their interaction (TM×LP) on production performances and blood biochemical parameters of experimental cows. Results: No significant effects (p>0.05) of YCW supplementation on production performances and blood biochemical indices of cows in TM groups (control vs. YCW) were observed; however, some obvious effects were detected in LP (early- and mid-lactation). Milk and milk component yield of cows in early lactation were significantly higher (p<0.05) than in mid-lactation, whereas somatic cell count and milk urea nitrogen were not different (p>0.05) with the YCW supplementation. The higher level (p<0.05) of serum albumin was found in mid-lactating cows after YCW supplementation. Before the experiment, the higher (p<0.05) non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and NEFA/total cholesterol (T-Cho) ratio, and the lower (p<0.05) calcium (Ca) concentration were observed in early lactating cows comparison with mid-lactating cows; however, there were not different after YCW supplementation. Conclusion: The positive effects of YCW supplementation on milk and milk component yields, energy metabolite, especially NEFA and NEFA/T-Cho ratio and Ca concentration were observed in early lactating cows rather than mid-lactating cows.
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- Min Aung
- Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary Science, Nay Pyi Taw 15013, Myanmar
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu 069-8501, Japan
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Izumi K, Tamura T, Fujii R, Nakatsuji H, Morita S. Effects of substituting kraft pulp with corn silage on dry matter intake, ruminal mat formation, rumen fermentation, and rumination activity in non‐lactating cows. Anim Sci J 2018; 90:205-213. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.13149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Kenichi Izumi
- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment SciencesRakuno Gakuen University Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment SciencesRakuno Gakuen University Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment SciencesRakuno Gakuen University Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment SciencesRakuno Gakuen University Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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- College of Agriculture, Food and Environment SciencesRakuno Gakuen University Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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Onoda N, Izumi K. A case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection complicated with pseudoaneurysm healed by medical treatment: Follow-up by multidetector computed tomography. J Cardiol Cases 2018; 18:156-159. [PMID: 30416614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2018.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Revised: 06/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute myocardial ischemia. Identification of intimal flap, true and false lumens in coronary angiogram (CAG) is the standard method to diagnose SCAD. In cases of obscure intimal flap, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a useful method to diagnose, although crossing the wire and IVUS in the dissected lesion is invasive. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) provides valuable information in any clinical setting less invasively. We report here a rare case of spontaneous dissecting coronary artery pseudoaneurysm diagnosed by CAG and MDCT, healed by medical treatment, and followed up by MDCT over a 2-year period. <Learning objective: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is usually diagnosed by the findings of intimal flap, true and false lumens in coronary angiogram (CAG). In case intimal flap is not obvious in CAG, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a useful method to diagnose, although crossing the wire and IVUS in the dissected lesion is invasive. Multidetector computed tomography is an alternative useful method to obtain valuable information to diagnose SCAD less invasively.>.
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- Naoki Onoda
- Department of Cardiology, Kagawaken Saiseikai Hospital, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Kagawaken Saiseikai Hospital, Kagawa, Japan
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Hongo Y, Ashida K, Ohe K, Enjoji M, Yamaguchi M, Kurata T, Emoto A, Yamanouchi H, Takagi S, Mori H, Kawata N, Hisata Y, Sakanishi Y, Izumi K, Sugioka T, Anzai K. Change of Oral to Topical Corticosteroid Therapy Exacerbated Glucose Tolerance in a Patient with Plaque Psoriasis. Am J Case Rep 2017; 18:1198-1203. [PMID: 29129905 PMCID: PMC5700446 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.905470] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is known as the most frequent disease treated by long-term topical steroids. It is also known that patients with thick, chronic plaques require the highest potency topical steroids. However, the treatment is limited to up to four weeks due to risk of systemic absorption. CASE REPORT An 80-year-old man was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 16 years before, and was being administered insulin combined with alpha glucosidase inhibitor. He was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis and his oral steroid treatment was switched to topical steroid treatment due to lack of improvement and poorly controlled blood glucose level. The hypoglycemic events improved after the psoriatic lesions improved. CONCLUSIONS Control of blood glucose level is difficult at the very beginning of topical steroid treatment for psoriasis especially if a patient is receiving insulin treatment. Intense monitoring of blood glucose level during initiation of topical steroid treatment is necessary to prevent unfavorable complications.
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- Yui Hongo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Community Medical Support Institute, Saga University Faculty of Medicine, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Health Care Center, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Health Care Center, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Community Medical Support Institute, Saga University Faculty of Medicine, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Japan Department of Pharmacy, Saga University Hospital Pharmacy, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Community Medical Support Institute, Saga University Faculty of Medicine, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Community Medical Support Institute, Saga University Faculty of Medicine, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Community Medical Support Institute, Saga University Faculty of Medicine, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga City, Saga, Japan
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Nagafuchi S, Kamada-Hibio Y, Hirakawa K, Tsutsu N, Minami M, Okada A, Kai K, Teshima M, Moroishi A, Murakami Y, Umeno Y, Yokogawa Y, Kogawa K, Izumi K, Anzai K, Iwakiri R, Hamaguchi K, Sasaki N, Nohara S, Yoshida E, Harada M, Akashi K, Yanase T, Ono J, Okeda T, Fujimoto R, Ihara K, Hara T, Kikuchi Y, Iwase M, Kitazono T, Kojima F, Kono S, Kurisaki H, Kondo S, Katsuta H. TYK2 Promoter Variant and Diabetes Mellitus in the Japanese. EBioMedicine 2015; 2:744-9. [PMID: 26288847 PMCID: PMC4534683 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2015.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, natural mutation of Tyrosine kinase 2 (Tyk2) gene has been shown to determine susceptibility to murine virus-induced diabetes. In addition, a previous human genome-wide study suggested the type 1 diabetes (T1D) susceptibility region to be 19p13, where the human TYK2 gene is located (19p13.2). METHODS Polymorphisms of TYK2 gene at the promoter region and exons were studied among 331 healthy controls, and 302 patients with T1D and 314 with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the Japanese. FINDINGS A TYK2 promoter haplotype with multiple genetic polymorphisms, which are in complete linkage disequilibrium, named TYK2 promoter variant, presenting decreased promoter activity, is associated with an increased risk of not only T1D (odds ratio (OR), 2.4; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.2 to 4.6; P = 0.01), but also T2D (OR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.1 to 4.1; P = 0.03). The risk is high in patients with T1D associated with flu-like syndrome at diabetes onset and also those without anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase autoantibody. INTERPRETATION The TYK2 promoter variant is associated with an overall risk for diabetes, serving a good candidate as a virus-induced diabetes susceptibility gene in humans. FUNDING Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan.
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- Seiho Nagafuchi
- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sawara Hospital, Sawara, Fukuoka 819-0002, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Fukuoka 815-8555, Japan
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- Minami Masae Naika Clinic, Fukuoka 815-0071, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Oita Red Cross Hospital, Oita 870-0033, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamanomachi Hospital, Fukuoka 810-8539, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hamanomachi Hospital, Fukuoka 810-8539, Japan
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- Departmtent of Hepatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Departmtent of Hepatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, School of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Oita University, 849-8501, Oita 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Fukuoka 815-8555, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Fukuoka 815-8555, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
- Department of Diabetology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
- Department of Diabetology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shinkokura Hospital, Kitakyushu 803-8505, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shinkokura Hospital, Kitakyushu 803-8505, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Tokyo 162-8636, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital, Matsuyama 790-8524, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sawara Hospital, Sawara, Fukuoka 819-0002, Japan
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Izumi K, Mine K, Inoue Y, Teshima M, Ogawa S, Kai Y, Kurafuji T, Hirakawa K, Miyakawa D, Ikeda H, Inada A, Hara M, Yamada H, Akashi K, Niho Y, Ina K, Kobayashi T, Yoshikai Y, Anzai K, Yamashita T, Minagawa H, Fujimoto S, Kurisaki H, Shimoda K, Katsuta H, Nagafuchi S. Reduced Tyk2 gene expression in β-cells due to natural mutation determines susceptibility to virus-induced diabetes. Nat Commun 2015; 6:6748. [PMID: 25849081 PMCID: PMC4396380 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms7748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Accumulating evidence suggests that viruses play an important role in the development of diabetes. Although the diabetogenic encephalomyocarditis strain D virus induces diabetes in restricted lines of inbred mice, the susceptibility genes to virus-induced diabetes have not been identified. We report here that novel Tyrosine kinase 2 (Tyk2) gene mutations are present in virus-induced diabetes-sensitive SJL and SWR mice. Mice carrying the mutant Tyk2 gene on the virus-resistant C57BL/6 background are highly sensitive to virus-induced diabetes. Tyk2 gene expression is strongly reduced in Tyk2-mutant mice, associated with low Tyk2 promoter activity, and leads to decreased expression of interferon-inducible genes, resulting in significantly compromised antiviral response. Tyk2-mutant pancreatic β-cells are unresponsive even to high dose of Type I interferon. Reversal of virus-induced diabetes could be achieved by β-cell-specific Tyk2 gene expression. Thus, reduced Tyk2 gene expression in pancreatic β-cells due to natural mutation is responsible for susceptibility to virus-induced diabetes. Diabetes can be caused by viral infections in humans and some inbred mice, suggesting genetic predisposition. Here the authors show that mutations in Tyk2 gene underlie susceptibility to virus-induced diabetes in mice, due to Tyk2 requirement for antiviral response in insulin-producing cells.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- 1] Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan [2] Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan [3] Department of Hepatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Genes, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- Division of Host Defense, Research Center for Prevention of Infectious Diseases, Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Control, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita 879-5593, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense, Research Center for Prevention of Infectious Diseases, Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, Aichi Prefectural Institute of Public Health, 7-6 Nagare, Tsujimachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 462-8576, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, Aichi Prefectural Institute of Public Health, 7-6 Nagare, Tsujimachi, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 462-8576, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Medical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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Izumi K, Laachi N, Man X, Delaney KT, Fredrickson GH. Self-consistent field theory of directed self-assembly on chemically prepatterned surfaces. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1117/12.2045917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Tominaga T, Minegishi S, Komatsu H, Naruoka T, Nagai T, Izumi K, Fredrickson GH. Self-Consistent Field Theory of Directed Self-Assembly on CH Pitch Division. J PHOTOPOLYM SCI TEC 2014. [DOI: 10.2494/photopolymer.27.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Izumi K, Miwa J, Ishizuka K. Effect of a non-forage fiber of red bean hulls on ruminal mat characteristics, chewing activity and milk production in dairy cows. Anim Sci J 2013; 85:233-40. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.12131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Department of Sustainable Agriculture; Rakuno Gakuen University; Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture; Rakuno Gakuen University; Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture; Rakuno Gakuen University; Ebetsu Hokkaido Japan
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Izumi K, Fujise T, Inoue K, Mori H, Yamazaki K, Hongou Y, Takagi S, Yamanouchi H, Ashida K, Anzai K. [Mecobalamin improved pernicious anemia in an elderly individual with Hashimoto's disease and diabetes mellitus]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2013; 50:542-5. [PMID: 24047671 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.50.542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A 73-year-old Japanese man with Hashimoto's disease and diabetes mellitus received regular medical checkups for type 2 diabetes care. Blood tests indicated macrocytic anemia (red blood cell count, 279×104 /μL; hemoglobin, 12.2 g/dL; hematocrit, 34.0%; mean corpuscular volume, 121.9 fL). The laboratory data demonstrated a normal folic acid level with a low vitamin B12 level. An endoscopic examination indicated no signs of gastric or intestinal bleeding. Positive results for anti-intrinsic factor antibodies were strongly suggestive of pernicious anemia. The patient refused cobalamin injections to treat the anemia. However, the oral administration of mecobalamin for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy was simultaneously initiated. Subsequently, the anemia gradually improved. Oral mecobalamin was presumably effective for pernicious anemia management. Anemia is frequently observed in elderly patients, and the incidence of pernicious anemia increases with age. Anemia is conventionally treated with cobalamin injections. Currently, the oral administration of mecobalamin is not the typical treatment for anemia. However, as in our case, a few reports have documented positive results following oral mecobalamin treatment. Moreover, oral mecobalamin is a fairly recent, novel, noninvasive mode of treatment, making it ideal for elderly patients, who are generally frail. This case suggests the efficacy of mecobalamin for the treatment of pernicious anemia.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Saga Medical School
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Nagafuchi S, Teshima M, Kai Y, Kai K, Izumi K, Kurisaki H, Katsuta H, Nagafuchi S. The significance of tyrosine kinase 2 gene in encephalomyocarditis-D virus-induced diabetes as studied in Tyk2 gene knockout mice (P6334). The Journal of Immunology 2013. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.190.supp.182.19] [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] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus results form progressive loss of pancreatic β cells. The virus, as one of environmental factors, has been long considered to play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes. The D variant of encephalomyocarditis (EMC-D) virus induced susceptible strain of mice to become type 1 diabetes. We have already reported that innate immunity may play an important role in protection against EMC-D virus-induced diabetes (Arch Virol, 2008). In the present study, we analyzed the role of Tyk2 gene in the pathogenic mechanism of EMC-D virus-induced diabetes by using Tyk2 gene knockout (KO) mice. Tyk2 gene KO C57BL/6J mice, mouse strain resistant to EMC-D virus-induced diabetes, developed diabetes. In order to examine whether Tyk2 gene expression was important in parenchymal or immune cells to protect against EMC-D virus-induced diabetes, we developed splenic chimera mice. Tyk2 gene expression was important in parenchymal cells, but not in spleen cells, to resist against EMC-D virus-induced diabetes. Consistently, mice specifically expressed Tyk2 gene only in pancreatic β cells prevented EMC-D virus-induced diabetes. These observations suggest that Tyk2 gene expressed in pancreatic β cells plays a significant role in preventing EMC-D virus-induced diabetes in mice.
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- Seiho Nagafuchi
- 1Medical Science and Technology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- 1Medical Science and Technology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- 1Medical Science and Technology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- 1Medical Science and Technology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- 2Division of Medical Science and Technology, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- 1Medical Science and Technology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- 1Medical Science and Technology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Izumi K. Effects of the feeding sequence of concentrate and forage and the feeding ratio of sake cake to grass hay on the characteristics and the entrapment effect of the ruminal mat in non-lactating dairy cows. Anim Sci J 2013; 84:543-50. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.12042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2012] [Accepted: 12/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Department of Sustainable Agriculture; Rakuno Gakuen University; Ebetsu; Japan
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Minegishi S, Namie Y, Izumi K, Anno Y, Buch X, Naruoka T, Hishiro Y, Nagai T. Directed Self Assembly Material Development for Fine Patterning and Pattern Repair. J PHOTOPOLYM SCI TEC 2013. [DOI: 10.2494/photopolymer.26.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Takahashi H, Mizuta T, Eguchi Y, Kawaguchi Y, Kuwashiro T, Oeda S, Isoda H, Oza N, Iwane S, Izumi K, Anzai K, Ozaki I, Fujimoto K. Post-challenge hyperglycemia is a significant risk factor for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Gastroenterol 2011; 46:790-8. [PMID: 21331763 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-011-0381-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [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: 09/27/2010] [Accepted: 01/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several epidemiological studies have reported that diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive patients. However, it is unclear whether or not post-challenge hyperglycemia is a risk factor. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between post-challenge hyperglycemia and hepatocarcinogenesis in HCV-positive patients. METHODS A total of 203 HCV-RNA-positive subjects (108 males, mean age 54.3 ± 10.8 years; 95 females, mean age 56.6 ± 10.3 years; genotype 1b/2a/2b/3a: 152/38/12/1) who underwent liver biopsy and a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test, and who were treated with interferon (IFN) were enrolled in this study. None of the subjects had been treated with antidiabetic drugs. The subjects underwent ultrasonography and/or computed tomography every 6 months after the end of the IFN therapy. RESULTS Thirteen patients, including one patient who achieved a sustained viral response (SVR) with IFN, developed HCC. On multivariate analysis, male sex, age >65 years, excessive alcohol consumption, non-SVR, liver steatosis area >5% in liver specimens, and 120-min post-challenge hyperglycemia were risk factors for the development of HCC. After matching subjects for sex, age, alcohol intake, and response to the IFN therapy, advanced fibrosis stages [hazard ratio (HR) 2.8], liver steatosis (HR 5.4), and 120-min post-challenge hyperglycemia (HR 4.9) were significant risk factors for the development of HCC. Furthermore, after matching for the fibrosis stage, liver steatosis (HR 5.7) and 120-min post-challenge hyperglycemia (HR 6.9) remained as significant factors for HCC development. CONCLUSION Post-challenge hyperglycemia is an independent risk factor for HCC in HCV-positive patients.
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- Hirokazu Takahashi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga Medical School, Nabeshima, Saga, Japan
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Izumi K, Unno C. Effects of feeding ratio of beet pulp to alfalfa hay or grass hay on ruminal mat characteristics and chewing activity in Holstein dry cows. Anim Sci J 2010; 81:180-6. [PMID: 20438498 DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2009.00724.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The influence of the feeding ratio of a non-forage fiber source and hay on ruminal mat characteristics and chewing activity was evaluated in dairy dry cows. Cows were fed four different diets: the ratios of alfalfa hay (AH) to beet pulp (BP) were 8:2 (dry matter basis, A8B2) and 2:8 (A2B8), and those of grass hay (GH) to BP were 8:2 (G8B2) and 2:8 (G2B8). Total eating time was decreased with increasing BP content (P < 0.01). Total rumination time for AH was shorter than that for GH (P < 0.01), and it decreased with increasing BP content (P < 0.01). The ruminal mat was detected by using a penetration resistance test of the rumen digesta. Penetration resistance value (PRV) of ruminal mat was highest with the G8B2 diet and PRV decreased with increasing BP content (P < 0.05) and feeding AH (P < 0.05). Thickness of the ruminal mat was greater for increasing BP content (P < 0.05). Simple linear regression of ruminal mat PRV on total rumination time resulted in a high positive correlation (r = 0.744; P < 0.001; n = 16). The results demonstrated that increasing the PRV of the ruminal mat stimulated rumination activity and a ruminal mat could be formed, although it was soft even when cows were offered a large quantity of BP.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Research farm, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Japan.
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Muta T, Ozaki M, Tokuyama T, Izumi K, Matsushita M, Nishiyama N, Nakanishi H, Ueda Y, Fujisaki T, Yokota E. Anti-haptoglobin antibody detection after febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions in a non-haptoglobin-deficient patient. Transfus Apher Sci 2009; 41:171-3. [PMID: 19857998 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2009.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 12/01/2022]
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- Tsuyoshi Muta
- Department of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital, Ehime, Japan.
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Makino H, Shimizu I, Murao S, Kondo S, Tabara Y, Fujiyama M, Fujii Y, Takada Y, Nakai K, Izumi K, Ohashi J, Kawamura R, Yamauchi J, Takata Y, Nishida W, Hashiramoto M, Onuma H, Osawa H. A pilot study suggests that the G/G genotype of resistin single nucleotide polymorphism at -420 may be an independent predictor of a reduction in fasting plasma glucose and insulin resistance by pioglitazone in type 2 diabetes. Endocr J 2009; 56:1049-58. [PMID: 19738363 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.k08e-320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the relation between the G/G genotype of a resistin gene promoter single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at -420 (rs1862513) and glycemic control by pioglitazone in type 2 diabetes. In Study 1, 121 type 2 diabetic patients were treated with pioglitazone (15 or 30 mg/day) for 12 weeks, in addition to previous medication. In Study 2, 63 patients who had been treated with pioglitazone for 12 weeks were examined retrospectively. In Study 1, multiple regression analysis revealed that the G/G but not C/G genotype was correlated with a reduction in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) compared to C/C. When adjusted for age, gender, and BMI, the G/G genotype was an independent factor for the reduction of FPG (P=0.020) and HOMA-IR (P =0.012). When studies 1 and 2 were combined by adjusting the studies, age, gender, and BMI, the reduction of HbA1c was correlated with the G/G genotype (beta=-0.511, P=0.044). Therefore, this pilot study suggests that the G/G genotype of resistin SNP -420 may be an independent predictor of the reduction of fasting plasma glucose and HOMA-IR by pioglitazone.
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- Hideichi Makino
- Institute of Diabetes Research Center, Takanoko Hospital, Ehime, Japan.
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We describe herein a case of thyroid storm with hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis-a rare complication of thyroid storm. The patient was a 50-year-old Japanese woman who suffered cardiopulmonary arrest an hour after hospitalization. Analysis of a blood sample obtained before her cardiopulmonary arrest yielded surprising results: Her plasma glucose level was 14 mg/dL and her lactic acid concentration had increased to 6.238 mM. Thus, if atypical thyroid storm presents with normothermic hypoglycemia, and lactic acidosis, we believe it is necessary to consider a diagnosis of thyroid storm earlier, because this condition requires emergency treatment. Moreover, it is very important to apply standard principles in the treatment of atypical cases of thyroid storm.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan.
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Izumi K. Diabetic ketoacidosis with cytomegalovirus-associated colitis. Intern Med 2009; 48:343-6. [PMID: 19252359 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.48.1594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cytomegalovirus-associated colitis (CMV colitis) typically occurs in patients in the immunosuppressed state. A diabetic ketoacidosis state further deteriorates immunological functions. However, diabetic patients in a hyperglycemic state developing CMV colitis have been rarely observed. During the course of this study, we came across a case of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with CMV colitis, which is reported herein.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital.
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Izumi K, Murakami K. [An elderly case of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome with hyperketonemia]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2009; 46:79-84. [PMID: 19246839 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.46.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 05/27/2023]
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A 72-year-old man had been treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus and gastric cancer. He had been receiving insulin and chemotherapy because of diabetes mellitus and terminal gastric cancer. The dose of insulin was decreased due to the appetite loss, but his general condition deteriorated with disturbed consciousness (JCS I-3), so he was admitted to our hospital in November 2006. On admission, he showed abnormal laboratory data such as WBC 11,070/microl, Hb 10.2 g/dl, serum BUN 64.1 mg/dl, serum Cr 2.23 mg/dl, serum CRP 16.78 mg/dl, plasma glucose 830 mg/dl, serum osmolarity 360 mOsm/l, and serum total keton body 5,490 micromol/l. However, serum Na (142 mEq/l), serum K (4.5 mEq/l), arterial blood pH (7.368), and the anion gap (15 mEq/l) were within the normal range. He was given a diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome with hyperketonemia. Immediately treatment was started with physiologic saline and regular insulin infusion. After treatment, glucose level and serum osmolarity ameliorated. Though elderly cases with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome and hyperketonemia are rarely reported, it is important to be aware that elderly patients often have very atypical signs and symptoms. We report this case to show diverse nature of elderly patients.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Division of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital
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Kounoue E, Izumi KI, Ogawa S, Kondo S, Katsuta H, Akashi T, Niho Y, Harada M, Tamiya S, Kurisaki H, Nagafuchi S. The significance of T cells, B cells, antibodies and macrophages against encephalomyocarditis (EMC)-D virus-induced diabetes in mice. Arch Virol 2008; 153:1223-31. [PMID: 18500429 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-008-0106-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 08/02/2007] [Accepted: 04/11/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In order to clarify the significance of protective mechanisms against encephalomyocarditis (EMC) virus-induced diabetes in mice, we studied the relative importance of T cells, B cells, antibodies and macrophages in the prevention of virus-induced diabetes. Neither T cell-deficient athymic nude mice nor B cell-deficient microMT/microMT mice showed an enhanced clinical course of EMC-D virus-induced diabetes, indicating that neither T cells nor B cells played a major role in the protection against EMC-D-virus-induced diabetes. Transfer of a large amount of antiserum to EMC-D-virus-infected mice protected the development of diabetes only when transferred within 36 h of infection, the timing of which was earlier than that for the production of natural neutralizing antibodied. Since pretreatment of mice with the macrophage-activating immunopotentiator Corynebacterium parvum (CP) completely prevented the development of diabetes, we studied the clinical outcome of EMC-D-virus-infected mice pretreated with CP. Mice treated with CP showed reduced proliferation of EMC-D virus in the affected organs, including the pancreas, while the levels of development of neutralizing antibody and serum interferon were not enhanced compared with the controls. Finally, we studied the macrophages derived from mice pretreated with CP and found that they inhibited the growth of EMC-D virus in vitro more than those derived from non-treated and thioglycolate-treated mice. Taken together, it can be suggested that neither T cells nor B cells, which have to do with adaptive immunity, play a significant role in the pathogenesis of EMC-D-virus-induced diabetes, while innate immunity, which is dependent on activated macrophages, contributes to in vivo resistance against EMC-D-virus-induced diabetes.
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- Etsushi Kounoue
- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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We report a rare case of multiple vertebral osteomyelitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. A 73-year-old man admitted for back pain and a low-grade fever was found in laboratory studies to have severe leukocytosis and increased C-reactive protein, but neither computed tomography (CT) nor vertebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clarified the cause of infection in the painful hip lesion, and paralysis developed. in the left leg MRI eventually indicated a vertebral abscess involving multiple lesions at C4-7 and L4-5. We had started antibiotics before blood culture clarified Streptocccus pneumonaie, and antibiotics acted more effectively thereafter. The clinical course was good, little paralysis remained.
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- Kenichi Izumi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Matsuya Red Cross Hospital
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Henzan T, Miyamoto T, Izumi KI, Numata A, Kamezaki K, Yamasaki S, Kiyoshima K, Miyamoto K, Hashimoto D, Iwasaki J, Iwasaki H, Nagafuji K, Harada M, Inaba S, Teshima T, Akashi K. BONE MARROW PROCESSING IN ABO-INCOMPATIBLE BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION USING COBE SPECTRA CELL SEPARATOR. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.3925/jjtc.52.693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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