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Usuda M, Jwa SC, Goto M, Kobayashi M, Nagano H, Yakuwa N, Yamane R, Murashima A, Makabe H. Risk of major birth defects after first-trimester exposure to carbocisteine and ambroxol: A multicenter prospective cohort study using counseling data for drug safety during pregnancy. Congenit Anom (Kyoto) 2024; 64:91-98. [PMID: 38445786 DOI: 10.1111/cga.12557] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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To assess the risk of major birth defects after first-trimester exposure to carbocisteine and ambroxol during pregnancy, we conducted a prospective cohort study using counseling data for drug use during pregnancy provided by the Japan Drug Information Institute in Pregnancy and Toranomon Hospital. Counseling information, including drug usage and participants' demographic information, was collected between April 1988 and December 2017. Pregnancy outcome data, including major birth defects, were obtained using a questionnaire administered 1 month after delivery. The risks of major birth defects after first-trimester exposure to carbocisteine (n = 588) and ambroxol (n = 341) were compared with those of nonteratogenic drug use during the first trimester (n = 1525). The adjusted odds ratio (aORs) for major birth defects was calculated using a multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounders. The incidence of major birth defects was 1.2% (7/588) and 2.1% (7/341) in the carbocisteine and ambroxol groups, respectively, which was comparable to the control group (26/1525, 1.7%). Results of multiple logistic regression demonstrated similar nonsignificant risks for both carbocisteine (aOR: 0.66, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.40-1.1, p = 0.11) and ambroxol (aOR: 1.1, 95% CI: 0.18-7.2, p = 0.88). No specific major birth defects were reported in the carbocisteine or ambroxol groups. This study demonstrated that carbocisteine and ambroxol exposure during the first trimester was not associated with an increased risk of major birth defects. These results could help in counseling for the use of these drugs during pregnancy and further alleviate anxiety in patients.
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- Mariko Usuda
- Department of Pharmacy, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- The Japan Drug Information Institute in Pregnancy, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- The Japan Drug Information Institute in Pregnancy, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Japan Drug Information Institute in Pregnancy, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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Nishimura T, Yagi R, Usuda M, Oda K, Yamazaki M, Suda S, Takahashi Y, Okazaki F, Sai Y, Higuchi K, Maruyama T, Tomi M, Nakashima E. System A amino acid transporter SNAT2 shows subtype-specific affinity for betaine and hyperosmotic inducibility in placental trophoblasts. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes 2014; 1838:1306-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2014.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2013] [Revised: 12/17/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Eguchi H, Nishimura T, Usuda M, Suda S, Tomi M, Nakashima E. SNAT2-specific transport function of betaine among amino acid transport system A subtypes. Placenta 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.06.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Koyamada N, Sato A, Takayama J, Usuda M, Kawagishi N, Doi H, Fujimori K, Satomi S. Macrophage depletion prevents anti-graft antibody production and results in long-term survival in xenotransplantation. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:514-5. [PMID: 15808694 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Liposome-encapsulated dichloromethylene diphosphonate (clodronate) is known to deplete macrophages. We examined the effect of clodronate on xenoreactive antibody production and xenograft rejection. Hamster cardiac grafts were transplanted into Lewis rats. Clodronate (4 mL/kg) was injected intravenously on the day before transplantation. In some groups, cyclosporine A (CsA) at a dose of 15 mg/kg was given daily intramuscularly until the end of each experiment. Untreated Lewis rats rejected the grafts at 2 and 3 days after transplantation. Neither CsA treatment alone nor clodronate treatment alone prolonged graft survival. Five of 7 Lewis recipients treated with clodronate and CsA did not reject hamster hearts for 100 days. Antibody production in the CsA plus clodronate-treated group was suppressed compared with control groups.
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- N Koyamada
- Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai City, Japan.
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Wang HS, Enomoto Y, Usuda M, Miyagi S, Asakura T, Masuoka H, Fukushima K, Aiso T, Narita T, Yamaya H, Sekiguchi S, Kawagishi N, Sato A, Ohkohchi N, Satomi S. Excessive portal flow causes graft nonfunction in small size liver transplantation: An experimental study in pigs. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:407-8. [PMID: 15808660 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 10/25/2022]
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We investigated the effects of portocaval shunt (PCS) on excessive portal flow in producing sinusoidal microcirculatory injury in small-for-size liver transplants in pigs. The posterior segment of a whole liver (25%) was transplanted orthotopically. The pigs were divided two groups: group A, graft with PCS (n = 11), and group B, graft without PCS (n = 11). The PCS was a side-to-side anastomosis of the portal vein and the inferior vena cava. In group A, eight pigs survived for more than 4 days; all pigs except for one died of graft nonfunction within 24 hours in group B. The portal flow after reperfusion decreased in group A, but increased about three times greater in group B than that before the operation (P < .01). In group B, destruction of the sinusoidal lining and bleeding in the periportal areas were observed after reperfusion, findings that were not recognized in group A. These results suggest that graft nonfunction after small-for-size liver transplantation may be attributable to excessive portal flow producing sinusoidal microcirculatory injury.
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- H S Wang
- Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
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Nagami H, Asanuma S, Yajima N, Usuda M, Hirosawa M, Shimizu S. Dymron herbicide residues in paddy soil and channel water. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 2004; 73:326-330. [PMID: 15386047 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-004-0431-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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- H Nagami
- Japan Institute of Rural Medicine, 2241, Usuda, Usuda, Nagano, 384-0301, Japan
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Akao T, Azuma Y, Usuda M, Nishihata Y, Mizuki J, Hamada N, Hayashi N, Terashima T, Takano M. Charge-ordered state in single-crystalline CaFeO3 thin film studied by x-ray anomalous diffraction. Phys Rev Lett 2003; 91:156405. [PMID: 14611484 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.91.156405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2002] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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X-ray anomalous diffraction, together with a band-structure calculation, was employed to obtain a quantitative understanding of the charge-ordering state in a single-crystalline CaFeO3 thin film. The experimental result shows a characteristic energy dispersion of the nearly inhibited reflection at 150 K, implying Fe atoms split into two distinct states. The energy dispersion is in good agreement with the calculated spectrum based on the LDA+U scheme. The calculation also reveals an electronic structure of the system where holes in the oxygen orbital surround one of the distinct Fe atoms, in spite of the total electron number in both Fe atoms remaining unchanged.
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- T Akao
- Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Mikazuki, Hyogo 679-5148, Japan
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Nghiem T, Ta T, Kido T, Usuda M, Tani M, Nagano M, Kurata H, Nguyen V, Kondo K. 2P-0355 The effect of the cholesteryl ester transfer protein gene and apolipoprotein E gene on plasma lipoprotein in Vietnamese. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(03)90498-3] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Usuda M, Sakurai C, Uto H, Tago M, Tani M, Kido T, Nghiem T, Miyake Y, Sakaida K, Kiyose C, Suzuki E, Kondo K. 4P-0933 Effect of lemon flavonoids on resistance of LDL to oxidation. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(03)91191-3] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Sato M, Ohkohchi N, Tsukamoto S, Orii T, Koyamada N, Asakura T, Takayama J, Enomoto Y, Goto M, Usuda M, Miyagi S, Okada A, Satomi S. New strategy for liver transplantation from non-heart-beating donors. Transplant Proc 2002; 34:2608-9. [PMID: 12431542 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03443-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- M Sato
- Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Asakura T, Ohkohchi N, Orii T, Koyamada N, Tsukamoto S, Sato M, Enomoto Y, Usuda M, Satomi S. Effect of reduction of portal vein pressure on the outcome of extreme small size liver transplants. Transplant Proc 2002; 34:2782-3. [PMID: 12431610 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03412-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- T Asakura
- Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medicine Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Hanaoka T, Takahashi Y, Kobayashi M, Sasaki S, Usuda M, Okubo S, Hayashi M, Tsugane S. Residuals of beta-hexachlorocyclohexane, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, and hexachlorobenzene in serum, and relations with consumption of dietary components in rural residents in Japan. Sci Total Environ 2002; 286:119-127. [PMID: 11886087 DOI: 10.1016/s0048-9697(01)00969-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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To estimate levels of organochlorine residuals in the Japanese population and the contribution of dietary factors to these levels, we determined serum levels of beta-hexachlorocyclohexane (beta-HCH), hexachlorobenzene (HCB), p,p'-dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (p,p'-DDD), 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) ethylene (p,p'-DDE) and p,p'-dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (p,p'-DDT) in 41 volunteers (14 men and 27 women) in a rural area of Northern Japan. These organochlorine levels were measured using gas-chromatography mass-spectrometry. By a self-administered dietary history questionnaire, the usual dietary intake was estimated. Their median levels (range) were as follows: beta-HCH, 0.50 (0.05-1.50); HCB, 0.20 (0.02-0.70); and total DDT (p,p'-DDE + p,p'-DDT), 5.0 (0.9-31.0) ng/ml serum. Levels of p,p'-DDD were detected in only seven subjects (0.05-0.6 ng/ml serum). The beta-HCH levels were increased with rice and milk intakes, but the least squares means were not simply increased according to the quartile of the intakes. Concerning HCB, fish intake showed a borderline significant correlation (0.20, P = 0.052). In terms of total DDT, intakes of meat, fish, vegetable and milk showed a positive relationship, although none of them provided statistically significant results. No other statistically significant relation between any organochlorines and any food intakes examined was observed in this study. The present study suggests that organochlorine compounds are transported into the human body via foods in the Japanese population. Their effects on health should thus be investigated and monitored.
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- T Hanaoka
- Epidemioloy and Biostatistics Division, National Cancer Center Research Institute East, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba, Japan.
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Usuda M, Isshiki A. [Whole body heat production as a quantitative marker of anesthetic management under general anesthesia]. Masui 2001; 50:628-34. [PMID: 11452470] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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In order to evaluate the effects of the rapid induction and the slow induction of general anesthesia on the management of anesthesia and the circadian rhythm, the time-dependent whole body heat production in mice (ICR, male, 6 to 10 weeks after birth) was measured by calorimeter. In the single administration of either an i.v. anesthetic (thiamylal) or a volatile anesthetic (isoflurane), the minimum heat production and its duration time were similar. In the co-administration of i.v. and volatile anesthetics, the minimum heat production was significantly lower (P < 0.01) and the duration of this minimum production was significantly more sustained (P < 0.01) compared to those seen in the single administration of each anesthetic. Moreover, by measurement of the whole body heat production, the slow induction of general anesthesia markedly affected the circadian rhythm on the next postoperative day. These results indicate that the measurement of the whole body heat production will be a marker for the recovery from general anesthesia and the return to the usual life style (such as the QOL).
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- M Usuda
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-0023
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Takayama J, Koyamada N, Ogawa N, Usuda M, Hatugai K, Abe T, Enomoto Y, Ohkohchi N, Satomi S. Long-term survival in hamster-to-rat cardiac xenotransplantation using cyclosporine A alone. Transplant Proc 2001; 33:749-50. [PMID: 11267052 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(00)02236-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- J Takayama
- Second Department of Surgery, Tohoku University, School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Takayama J, Koyamada N, Abe T, Hatsugai K, Usuda M, Ohkohchi N, Satomi S. Macrophage depletion prevents accelerated rejection and results in long-term survival in hamster to rat cardiac xenotransplantation. Transplant Proc 2000; 32:1016. [PMID: 10936326 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(00)01090-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- J Takayama
- Second Department of Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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To obtain an effective solution of the poorly water soluble antimalarial agent artemisinin, the use of several kinds of cyclodextrins (CDs) as solubilizers was examined. The following CDs were used in this study: alpha-CD, beta-CD, gamma-CD as parent CDs, 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-CD (HP-beta-CD), sulfobutyl ether beta-CD (SBE7-beta-CD), heptakis (2,6-di-O-methyl)-beta-CD (DM-beta-CD), 2,3,6-partially methylated-beta-CD (PM-beta-CD) as modified CDs, and glucosyl-beta-CD (G1-beta-CD), and maltosyl-beta-CD (G2-beta-CD) as branched CDs. The solubility curves of artemisinin with CDs can all be classified as type AL. The apparent stability constants for artemisinin-parent CD complexes increased in the order of alpha- < gamma- < or = beta-CD. The constants for artemisinin-beta-CD derivative (and beta-CD) complexes increased in the order of G2-beta-CD approximately equal to G1-beta-CD approximately equal to PM-beta-CD approximately equal to beta-CD < HP-beta-CD < SBE7-beta-CD < DM-beta-CD. These results suggest that the addition of CDs enables the solubilization of artemisinin.
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- M Usuda
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Hoshi University, Tokyo, Japan
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Ikeda K, Ikeda T, Usuda M, Ishii N, Nakajima S, Fukuda T, Hasue M. Low albuminemia on vasospasm following subarachinoid hemorrhage (SAH). Crit Care 1998. [PMCID: PMC3301309 DOI: 10.1186/cc197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ando M, Katagiri K, Yamamoto S, Wakamatsu K, Kawahara I, Asanuma S, Usuda M, Sasaki K. Age-related effects of heat stress on protective enzymes for peroxides and microsomal monooxygenase in rat liver. Environ Health Perspect 1997; 105:726-733. [PMID: 9294719 PMCID: PMC1470110 DOI: 10.1289/ehp.97105726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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To evaluate the age-related response of essential cell functions against peroxidative damage in hyperthermia, we studied the biochemical response to heat stress in both young and aged rats. Passive hyperthermia was immediately observed in rats after exposure to hot environments. In aged rats, the rectal temperature maintained thermal homeostasis and increased to the same degree as in young rats. In these aged animals, the damage from heat stress was more serious than in young animals. In aged rats under normal environmental conditions, hepatic cytosolic glutathione peroxidase (GSH peroxidase) activities were markedly higher than those activities in younger rats. Hepatic cytosolic GSH peroxidase activities were induced by heat stress in young rats but were decreased by hot environments in aged rats. Hepatic catalase activities in young rats were not affected by hot environments, whereas in aged rats, hepatic catalase activities were seriously decreased. Catalase activities in the kidney of aged rats were also reduced by hot environments. Lipid peroxidation in the liver was markedly induced in both young and aged rats. Because the protective enzymes for oxygen radicals in aged rats were decreased by hot environments, lipid peroxidation in the liver was highly induced. In aged rats, lipid peroxidation in intracellular structures such as mitochondria and microsomes was also markedly induced by hot environments. In both young and aged rats, hyperthermia greatly increased the development of hypertrophy and vacuolated degeneration in hepatic cells. In aged rats, both mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum of the hepatic cells showed serious distortion in shape as a result of exposures to hot environments. Microsomal electron transport systems, such as cytochrome P450 monooxygenase activities, were seriously decreased by heat stress in aged rats but not in young rats. Although the mitochondrial electron transport systems were not affected by acute heat stress in young rats, their activities were simultaneously inhibited after long-lasting heat exposure. In isolated hepatic cells and polymorphonuclear leukocytes in animals, the 70-kDa heat shock-induced proteins were markedly increased by heat stress. In conclusion, the heat stress-inducible oxygen radical damage becomes more severe according to the age of rats. Because aging and hyperthermia have a synergistic effect on lipid peroxidation, protective enzyme activities for oxygen radicals may be essential for surviving and recovering from thermal injury in aged animals and also in humans.
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- M Ando
- Regional Environment Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Ibaraki, Japan
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Kinoshita K, Matsunami N, Narita H, Usuda M, Issiki A, Yamamura M. Measurement of pain by whole body calorimetry. Pathophysiology 1994. [DOI: 10.1016/0928-4680(94)90318-2] [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: 10/27/2022] Open
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Kikuchi H, Usuda M, Sagami I, Ikawa S, Watanabe M. Aberrant CYP1A1 induction: discrepancy of CYP1A1 mRNA and aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase activity in mutant cells of mouse hepatoma line, Hepa-1. Jpn J Cancer Res 1994; 85:710-7. [PMID: 8071113 PMCID: PMC5919553 DOI: 10.1111/j.1349-7006.1994.tb02419.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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We have isolated new benzo[a]pyrene-resistant clones, cl-21 and cl-32, of the mouse hepatoma line, Hepa-1. CYP1A1-dependent aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase activity is not inducible by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin or 3-methylcholanthrene in these two cell lines. However, mRNA of CYP1A1 is inducible in cl-21 and cl-32 cells, as in the wild-type cells, in spite of an undetectable level of cytosolic Ah receptor. The cl-21 cDNA of Cyp1a-1 was found to have a single mutation leading to an amino acid substitution from Leu (118) to Arg (118). However, the CYP1A1 protein band was not detected on Western immunoblots. The cDNA of cl-32 was found to have a single mutation leading to an amino acid change from Arg (359) to Trp (359). The presence of the mature protein in cl-32 was confirmed by Western blot analysis. Somatic cell hybridization experiments demonstrated that the phenotype of cl-21 and cl-32 is recessive and that these clones belong to the same complementation group. These data suggest that there may be a non-Ah receptor-mediated mechanism of CYP1A1 induction.
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- H Kikuchi
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Tohoku University, Sendai
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Ando M, Katagiri K, Yamamoto S, Asanuma S, Usuda M, Kawahara I, Wakamatsu K. Effect of hyperthermia on glutathione peroxidase and lipid peroxidative damage in liver. J Therm Biol 1994. [DOI: 10.1016/0306-4565(94)90029-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Matsumoto S, Narita H, Usuda M, Shibata T, Kubota N, Yokoyama H. [Changes in liver tissue amino acids during hemorrhagic shock]. Masui 1994; 43:334-338. [PMID: 8182877] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Changes in amino acids in liver tissue during hemorrhagic shock were examined in eight mature mongrel dogs using the microdialysis method. The mean blood pressure was maintained at 50 mmHg by exsanguination, and the values of liver tissue amino acids after 30 minutes showed significant decreases of aspartate, glutamate, histidine, glutamine, glycine and taurine. The decrease of taurine was especially marked. The values dropped further 30 minutes after returning the blood into circulation with some exceptions. These results suggest the possibility that hemorrhagic shock causes reduction in uptake of amino acids by the liver or consumption of amino acids in the liver, and that bile acid metabolism appears to be disturbed by the marked drop in the taurine level. It is necessary to give careful consideration to the possible existence of reduced amino acid metabolism in the liver in the treatment of hemorrhagic shock.
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- S Matsumoto
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Medical College
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Yamashoji S, Nishimoto F, Usuda M, Kubota H, Isshiki K. Application of the chemiluminescent assay to cytotoxicity test: detection of menadione-catalyzed H2O2 production by viable cells. Anal Biochem 1992; 207:255-60. [PMID: 1481979 DOI: 10.1016/0003-2697(92)90009-v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 12/27/2022]
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Menadione-catalyzed H2O2 production by viable cells is proportional to viable cell number. The correlations between the viable cell number and the concentration of H2O2 produced are determined with the rapid chemiluminescent assay (S. Yamashoji, T. Ikeda, and K. Yamashoji, 1989, Anal. Biochem. 181, 149-152). This chemiluminescent assay of viable cells requires only 10 min and is much faster than NR (neutral red) inclusion and MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) reduction assays, which require 3-5 h. When viable cells are incubated with antitumor drugs, detergents, mycotoxins, and glycoalkaloids for 24-48 h, a decrease in menadione-catalyzed H2O2 production in a dose- or incubation time-dependent manner is observed. In general, the 50% inhibition concentration determined by the chemiluminescent assay is lower than that determined by NR inclusion and MTT reduction assays, and the order of relative cytotoxic effects of agents is the same among these assays. Furthermore, clear cytotoxic effects are observed by the chemiluminescent assay after 1 h exposure of trypsinized cells to toxic compounds. Therefore, the chemiluminescent assay is expected to be more useful for the rapid detection of cytotoxic compounds than NR inclusion and MTT reduction assays.
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Fujita R, Usuda M, Tamaki K, Yoshimatsu N, Ikeda K, Isshiki A. [Cardiovascular effects of, and catecholamine response to, high dose fentanyl or NLA in patients for valve replacement]. Masui 1992; 41:1406-13. [PMID: 1331558] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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We measured the cardiovascular effect of, and catecholamine and other hormonal responses to, anesthetic doses of fentanyl and original NLA in 25 patients for open heart surgery. The patients were randomly divided into three groups (group N, F30, F75). During induction, in group N; droperidol 0.25 mg.kg-1 and fentanyl 5 micrograms.kg-1, in group F30; fentanyl 30 micrograms.kg-1, and in group F75; fentanyl 75 micrograms.kg-1 were administered intravenously. Additional fentanyl was administered at a rate of 100 to 200 micrograms.h-1. Droperidol 0.25 mg.kg-1 was administered in group N when cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was disconnected. Plasma samples were assayed for norepinephrine, epinephrine, ACTH and cortisol before and after induction, during sternotomy, 60 minutes after institution of CPB, after weaning from CPB, and before as well as after extubation. Heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and rate pressure product (RPP) were calculated simultaneously at the blood samplings. In all groups, no remarkable change in cardiovascular dynamics was observed. CPB was associated with marked increases in catecholamines, but high dose fentanyl in dose of 75 micrograms.kg-1 was able to suppress epinephrine level more than in group N. In high dose fentanyl group (F30, F75) ACTH was within normal ranges, even during CPB. The results suggest that high dose fentanyl is a complete anesthetic in patients for cardiac surgery. But a large dose of fentanyl causes small decreases in heart rate and arterial blood pressure. Our data indicate that group F30 is an attractive anesthetic technique for patients with valvular disease.
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- R Fujita
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hachiouji Medical Center, Tokyo Medical College
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Ichikawa K, Watanabe M, Takeda T, Miyamoto T, Momose A, Naka M, Usuda M, Yoshizawa K, Hashizume K, Yamada T. A case of sarcoidosis associated with bronchial asthma. Jpn J Med 1991; 30:351-3. [PMID: 1942648 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine1962.30.351] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A 54-year-old woman was treated for bronchial asthma for 14 yr. In March of 1989, chest roentgenography and computed tomography (CT) revealed development of bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph node enlargement. Positive 67Ga uptake was observed in bilateral pulmonary hili. Although levels of serum angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and lysozyme were within normal range, biopsy specimen of scalene lymph nodes showed noncaseating epitheloid-cell granuloma, leading to the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Steroid therapy ameliorated both sarcoidosis and bronchial asthma. Although the association of sarcoidosis and bronchial asthma is uncommon, there may be an etiological relationship between them.
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- K Ichikawa
- Department of Internal Medicine, Asama General Hospital, Nagano, Japan
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Usuda M, Maeda K, Yamada K. [Removal of small molecular proteins by push/pull HDF and alleviation of shoulder joint pain]. Nihon Jinzo Gakkai Shi 1990; 32:25-31. [PMID: 2190031] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to compare hemodialysis (HD) and push/pull HDF in terms of uremic substance removal and clinical improvement. The treatment of patients complaining of shoulder joint pain was changed from conventional HD to HD or push/pull HDF using a hemodiafilter with large membrane pores. Push/pull HDF showed significantly greater removal of beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2-m) and other small molecular proteins than HD, and serum beta 2-m was significantly lower in concentration with push/pull HDF than HD. There was a decrease in the shoulder joint pain from push/pull HDF, and the range of upper arm movement thereby increased. However, neither this decrease in pain nor the increase in upper arm movement resulted with HD treatment. Hence, it was concluded that push/pull HDF is a more effective form of therapy.
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- M Usuda
- Department of Internal Medicine, Branch Hospital, Nagoya University, School of Medicine
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Usuda M. [Infection prevention manual. Prevention of hospital infection and the legally required precautions]. Kango Gijutsu 1988; 34:1223-8. [PMID: 3199561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Maeda K, Shinzato T, Yoshida F, Tsuruta Y, Usuda M, Yamada K, Ishihara T, Inagaki F, Igarashi I, Kitano T. Newly developed circulating blood volume-monitoring system and its clinical application for measuring changes in blood volume during hemofiltration. Artif Organs 1986; 10:452-9. [PMID: 3800701 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1986.tb02603.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Blood and ultrafiltrate electrical resistivities were continuously monitored during hemofiltration. By substituting these values into a previously developed equation that was modified by the authors, the hematocrit value was determined; and blood volume change was obtained from the change in this value. The following facts were discovered as the result of monitoring the blood volume change during treatment: When the body position was changed from the reclining to the sitting position, the blood volume decreased by 4.2 +/- 0.3%. With the body water removal rate kept constant, the body position recumbent, and the subject fasted, the blood volume gradually decreased. However, when the position was changed from reclining to sitting for food intake and once more returned to the supine position after the meal, the blood volume was greatly affected by the change in position and the food intake.
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Yoshida F, Maeda K, Shinzato T, Usuda M, Tsuruta Y, Yamada K, Ohbayashi S. Push/pull HDF--first clinical experience. Nihon Jinzo Gakkai Shi 1986; 28:301-12. [PMID: 3522971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Maeda K, Shinzato T, Tsuruta Y, Usuda M, Sezaki R, Yoshida F, Yamada K, Ohbayashi S, Narita S, Saito A. Initial treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus with a new artificial reticuloendothelial system. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 1984; 10:193-6. [PMID: 6524927 DOI: 10.1007/bf02783751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Artificial reticuloendothelial system, which was made on an immobilized phenylalanine column, has been developed to remove denatured protein from serum. This system was used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus effectively. Lupus angiitis has been markedly improved with 12 treatments.
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Maeda K, Shinzato T, Naotsuka M, Usuda M, Sezaki R, Niwa T, Kawaguchi S, Saito A, Yamanaka N, Ohta K. Plasma exchange for treatment of intractable psoriasis. Artif Organs 1983; 7:450-3. [PMID: 6651584 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1983.tb04225.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Hemofiltration and plasma exchange, using a plasma separator with membranes, were used in 14 psoriatic patients. The efficacies of the treatments were compared. Among the patients, 13 were treated with hemofiltration and/or direct hemoperfusion, 5 experienced complete remission, 5 improved, and 3 remained unaffected. In these 3 cases, plasma exchange was performed. The first patient, who suffered from psoriasis pustulosa with arthropathica, achieved complete remission with only two treatment of 2-L plasma exchange. Joint pain was also eliminated. Both skin lesions and joint pain were markedly improved in the second patient, who suffered from psoriasis vulgaris with arthropathica. The third patient showed marked improvement with only two plasma exchanges, and is under continuing observation.
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Shinzato T, Sezaki R, Usuda M, Maeda K, Ohbayashi S, Toyota T. Infusion-free hemodiafiltration: simultaneous hemofiltration and dialysis with no need for infusion fluid. Artif Organs 1982; 6:453-6. [PMID: 6762189 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1982.tb04143.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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A new simultaneous hemofiltration and dialysis system was developed which has no need of infusion fluid. The system employs two hemodiafilters in a direct series. An ultrafiltration rate and dialysate flow rate control system was employed to control the dialysate flow at the inlet and outlet, and the difference in volume was arranged to be the amount of water removed from the body. When the blood circuit was narrowed between the two hemodiafilters, the ultrafiltration was performed at the first hemodiafilter; at the second one, the dialysate moved to the blood side as a dilution fluid. To remove pyrogens and bacteria, tap water was subjected to activated charcoal, ion exchange and reverse osmosis treatment, followed by preparation of the dialysate. In clinical evaluation, this system showed marked improvement in clearance of middle and large molecules.
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Shinzato T, Sezaki R, Maeda K, Asada H, Kawaguchi S, Usuda M, Ohbayashi S. [Infusion-free hemodiafiltration (author's transl)]. Nihon Jinzo Gakkai Shi 1982; 24:71-77. [PMID: 7098137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Sezaki R, Shinzato T, Maeda K, Asada H, Kawaguchi S, Usuda M, Ohbayashi S. [Reduction of calcium transfer to body with high sodium dialysate (author's transl)]. Nihon Jinzo Gakkai Shi 1981; 23:1421-1425. [PMID: 7334722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Usuda M. [Nurses in an organization: motivation and morale (2). (5) Motivation and morale of health personnel]. Kango Tenbo 1981; 6:446-449. [PMID: 6912348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Maeda K, Usuda M, Kawaguchi S, Shinzato T, Saito A, Ohta K, Kobayashi K, Ohbayashi S, Narita M. Effects of ticlopidine on thrombotic obstruction of A-V shunts and on dialysance of artificial kidneys. Artif Organs 1980; 4:30-3. [PMID: 7369892 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1980.tb03897.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Administration of ticlopidine, a new inhibitor of platelet aggregation, during hemodialysis to two patients with thrombotic occlusion of external A-V shunts markedly suppressed the obstruction of the shunt and improved anemia. Consequently, it was concluded that this drug may be useful for maintaining good blood flow and good patency of shunts in patients undergoing dialysis. In order to determine the dialyzer efficiency during dialysis, the reduction rate of the dialyzer was determined in vitro. The dialyzer reduction rates for urea, creatinine, uric acid, and phosphoric acid were all lowered after dialysis, and the administration of ticlopidine resulted in a suppression of the drop in the reduction rate. Based on the inhibitory effect of ticlopidine on platelet aggregation, it was assumed that a close correlation may exist between adhesion and aggregation of platelets and the drop in the efficiency of the dialyzer during dialysis as well as thrombotic obstruction of shunts.
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Chiba A, Honma Y, Usuda M. Histological observations on some of the endocrine glands in the ironfish, with special regard to the hypophysis. Arch Histol Jpn 1978; 41:53-64. [PMID: 736753 DOI: 10.1679/aohc1950.41.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Endocrine glands of the ironfish were studied light microscopically to elucidate the relationship between the races of the genus Carassius. The rostral pars distalis of the adenohypophysis consists mainly of acidophils corresponding to prolactin cells and lead-hematoxylin positive cells corresponding to corticotrophs (ACTH cells). The prolactin cells are obviously arranged in the form of follicles. The proximal pars distalis contains orangenophils (STH cells) and two types of basophils (TSH and GTH cells). In the pars intermedia, three types of cells are identified: periodic acid Schiff positive cells, lead-hematoxylin stainable cells and orangenophils containing PAS positive coarse granules. In addition, small agranular cells are seldom demonstrated in the entire adenohypophysis. A considerable amount of aldehyde fuchsin positive neurosecretory material is laden in the cells of the nucleus preopticus and in the pars nervosa. The nucleus lateralis tuberis is composed of three portions: pars anterior, pars posterior, and pars lateralis. The thyroid follicles found in the pharyngeal region and head kidney show a mild state of activity. The interrenal cells intermingled with the chromaffin cells have a considerable amount of eosinophil cytoplasm. Judging from the gonadal condition, the breeding season of the ironfish may extend to the end of July.
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Usuda M. [Accidents involving intravenous injections and medical responsibility - with special reference to confirmation of blood vessel location]. Kango Gijutsu 1976; 22:122-32. [PMID: 1047719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Usuda M. [Iatrogenic incidents and medical responsibility concerning intravenous injections]. Kango Gijutsu 1974; 20:161-70. [PMID: 4497962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Usuda M. [Responsibilities to be assumed by individual patients in medical therapy. II. With special reference to iatrogenic incidents]. Kango Gijutsu 1974; 20:142-50. [PMID: 4495759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Usuda M. [Obligations and responsibilities involved in medical treatment]. Kango Gijutsu 1973; 19:128-36. [PMID: 4486816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Usuda M. [Prevention of infection in the process of injections]. Kango Gijutsu 1971; 17:77-84. [PMID: 5001650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Hanaoka C, Yoshino A, Nakai S, Senbo Y, Usuda M. [Case report of monocular infant associated with various congenital anomalies]. Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi 1966; 18:467-70. [PMID: 4960242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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