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Masuyama A, Sato A, Murakami M. Atypical azygos continuation of the caudal vena cava in a dog. J Small Anim Pract 2024; 65:150. [PMID: 37867173 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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- A Masuyama
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Arisa Animal Hospital, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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Harada H, Suefuji H, Mori K, Ishikawa H, Nakamura M, Tokumaru S, Murakami M, Ogino T, Iwata H, Tatebe H, Kubo N, Waki T, Yoshida D, Nakamura M, Aoyama H, Araya M, Nakajima M, Nakayama H, Satouchi M, Shioyama Y. Proton and Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Operable Early-Stage Lung Cancer: 3-Year Results of a Prospective Nationwide Registry. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e23. [PMID: 37784924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) The purpose of this analysis was to report subset analysis as to progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of particle-beam radiation therapy for operable early-stage lung cancer. MATERIALS/METHODS Patients of early-stage lung cancer (T1-T2aN0) who were eligible for radical surgery but did not wish to undergo surgery were treated by proton-ion (PT) or carbon-ion (CT) radiation therapy and enrolled in Japanese prospective registry. In this analysis, PFS and OS by clinical stage, tumor location, pathological confirmation and particle-ion type were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 274 patients were enrolled and included in efficacy and safety analyses. Most tumors were adenocarcinoma (44%), and 105 (38%) were not histologically confirmed and diagnosed clinically. 250 (91%) of 274 patients had tumors that were peripherally situated. 138 (50%) and 136 (50%) patients were treated by PT and CT, respectively. The median follow-up time for all censored patients was 42.8 months (IQR 36.7 - 49.0). No grade 3 or severe treatment-related toxicity was observed. 3-year PFS was 81% (95% CI;76-86) and OS was 93% (95% CI;89-96), respectively. As to particle-ion type, 3-year PFS were 79.0% and 81.9% in PT and CT (p = 0.19), and 3-year OS were 93.9% and 91.1% in PT and CT (P = 0.72), respectively. For PFS, pathological confirmation, clinical stage was significant factors but there were no significant differences by tumor location or particle-ion type; for OS, clinical stage was significant factor but there was no significant difference on pathological confirmation, tumor location or particle-ion type (Table1). Table 1. 3-year PFS and OS CONCLUSION: Particle therapy for operable early-stage lung cancer resulted in excellent 3-year OS and PFS on each subset.
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- H Harada
- Radiation and Proton Therapy Center, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Ion Beam Therapy Center, SAGA HIMAT Foundation, Tosu, Japan
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- Shizuoka Cancer Center, Nagaizumi, Japan
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- QST Hospital, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Hyogo Ion Beam Medical Center, Tatsuno, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Southern TOHOKU Proton Therapy Center, Koriyama, Japan
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- Medipolis Proton Therapy and Research Center, Ibusuki, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Fukui Prefectural Hospital Proton Therapy Center, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Tsuyama Chuo Hospital, Tsuyama, Japan
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- Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba City 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Radiation oncology, Faculty and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Proton Therapy Center, Aizawa Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- QST Hospital, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Chiba, Japan
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- Kanagawa Prefectural Hospital Organization, Yokohama, Japan
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- Ion Beam Therapy Center, SAGA HIMAT Foundation, Tosu, Japan
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Khan A, Huang D, Durán C, Sossi PA, Giardini D, Murakami M. Evidence for a liquid silicate layer atop the Martian core. Nature 2023; 622:718-723. [PMID: 37880439 PMCID: PMC10600012 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06586-4] [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: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Seismic recordings made during the InSight mission1 suggested that Mars's liquid core would need to be approximately 27% lighter than pure liquid iron2,3, implying a considerable complement of light elements. Core compositions based on seismic and bulk geophysical constraints, however, require larger quantities of the volatile elements hydrogen, carbon and sulfur than those that were cosmochemically available in the likely building blocks of Mars4. Here we show that multiply diffracted P waves along a stratified core-mantle boundary region of Mars in combination with first-principles computations of the thermoelastic properties of liquid iron-rich alloys3 require the presence of a fully molten silicate layer overlying a smaller, denser liquid core. Inverting differential body wave travel time data with particular sensitivity to the core-mantle boundary region suggests a decreased core radius of 1,675 ± 30 km associated with an increased density of 6.65 ± 0.1 g cm-3, relative to previous models2,4-8, while the thickness and density of the molten silicate layer are 150 ± 15 km and 4.05 ± 0.05 g cm-3, respectively. The core properties inferred here reconcile bulk geophysical and cosmochemical requirements, consistent with a core containing 85-91 wt% iron-nickel and 9-15 wt% light elements, chiefly sulfur, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. The chemical characteristics of a molten silicate layer above the core may be revealed by products of Martian magmatism.
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- A Khan
- Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Institute of Geophysics, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Institute of Geophysics, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Geophysics, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Spiekermann G, Sahle CJ, Niskanen J, Gilmore K, Petitgirard S, Sternemann C, Tse JS, Murakami M. Sensitivity of the Kβ″ X-ray Emission Line to Coordination Changes in GeO 2 and TiO 2. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:1848-1853. [PMID: 36779679 PMCID: PMC9940287 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The hard X-ray Kβ″ emission line shows sensitivity with respect to a wide range of cation-ligand coordination, which we investigate in the cases of GeO2 and TiO2 on the basis of ab initio spectral calculations on amorphous and crystalline structures. In compressed amorphous GeO2, the sampling of a large number of instantaneous coordination polyhedra from an ab initio molecular dynamics trajectory reveals that the functional relation between the Kβ″ shift and coordination is close to linear between 4-fold and 7-fold coordination. A similar sensitivity of the Kβ″ emission line exists in the coordination range between six and nine of crystalline high-pressure TiO2 polymorphs. Our results demonstrate the potential of the Kβ″ emission line in research on the structure of amorphous oxide material.
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- European
Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Turku, 20014 Turun yliopisto, Finland
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- Physics
Department and IRIS Adlershof, Humboldt
Universität zu Berlin, Zum grossen Windkanal 2, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Technische
Universität Dortmund, Fakultät Physik/DELTA, Maria-Goeppert-Mayer-Strasse 2, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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- Department
of Physics and Engineering Physics, University
of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon S7N 5E2, Canada
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- ETH
Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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Murakami M, Kawakami R, Niko Y, Yatsuzuka K, Mori H, Kameda K, Fujisawa Y. 208 High-quality fluorescent solvatochromic three-dimensional imaging for dermatopathology with a two-photon excitation laser microscopy. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.09.219] [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: 11/19/2022]
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Mori H, Murakami M, Muto J, Yatsuzuka K, Shiraishi K, Kameda K, Fujisawa Y. 624 HMGB1 Bbox induces wound healing in keratinocyte. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.09.641] [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: 11/19/2022]
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Seto I, Yamaguchi H, Takagawa Y, Suzuki M, Takayama K, Tominaga T, Machida M, Murakami M. Retrospective Clinical Outcomes of Proton Beam Therapy for Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1121] [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: 10/31/2022]
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Murakami M, Kato T, Yamaguchi H, Seto I, Takayama K, Tominaga T, Takagawa Y, Suzuki M, Machida M, Kikuchi Y. Proton Beam Re-Irradiation for In-Field Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer after Radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ikeda M, Yamaguchi S, Murakami M, Takaoka S, Sakaguchi Y, Yasui S, Iijima K, Nanya K, Onodera H, Amano T. OP0008 A NOVEL SITE-SPECIFIC PEGYLATED IL-2 WITH POTENT AND TREG-SELECTIVE ACTIVITY IN VIVO. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
BackgroundDecreased regulatory T cells (Tregs) and Treg dysfunction are hallmarks of a various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. While low-dose IL-2 therapy induces Treg expansion in vivo and has clinical benefits in some diseases (e.g., SLE and chronic graft-versus-host disease [GvHD]), there are many concerns about adverse events due to low Treg-selectivity. Furthermore, frequent dosing is needed due to the short half-life.ObjectivesWe discovered a novel site-specific PEGylated IL-2 variant, KKC80, with high Treg selectivity and a long half-life in vivo, which overcomes the issues of low-dose IL-2 therapy.MethodsBased on the co-crystal structure of wild-type IL-2 and its heterotrimeric receptor (PBD ID: 2ERJ), amino acid residues that were to be PEGylation sites were substituted with oAzZLys, an azide-containing lysine derivative. The PEG molecule was site-specifically attached to oAzZLys-incorporated IL-2 by copper-free click chemistry. The binding property to the IL-2 receptors were measured by surface plasmon resonance (SPR). In vitro, Treg selectivity was evaluated by the IL-2-dependent proliferation activity of Tregs and NK cells from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). In vivo pharmacological activity after the single subcutaneous administration in cynomolgus monkeys was measured by changes in Treg count and Treg activation status in peripheral blood by flow cytometry. Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated according to serum PEGylated IL-2 concentration. Efficacy in mouse xenogeneic GvHD model using human PBMC-transplanted NOG mice and in monkey DTH model were evaluated.ResultsA novel PEGylated IL-2, KKC80 (human IL-2 desA1/C125S /I129oAzZLys_W-shaped 80 kDa PEG) was discovered by optimizing the PEGylation site and PEG structure based on Treg selectivity and PK. SPR analysis showed that the binding affinity of KKC80 to CD25 was moderately decreased from wild-type IL-2, while binding affinity of KKC80 to IL-2Rβγ was remarkably decreased due to a significant change of the association rate constant. In vitro, wild-type IL-2 activated both Tregs and NK cells in the same concentration range, whereas KKC80 selectively activated Tregs. The Treg selectivity of KKC80 was comparable to another IL-2 mutein, Fc.IL-2 V91K. KKC80, but not Fc.IL-2 V91K, retained its biological activity, even in the presence of a large amount of recombinant soluble CD25, which mimicked the endogenous decoy receptor for IL-2. In monkeys, KKC80 selectively increased peripheral blood Tregs in a dose-dependent manner; the average maximum rate of increase of Treg count in animals treated with 0.01, 0.03, 0.1, 0.3 and 1 mg/kg was 1.5, 3.5, 28, 50 and 154-fold, respectively. In contrast to Tregs, the rates of increase of conventional CD4+ T, CD8+ T and NK cells were low. The Treg increase peaked on day 8 or 11 and lasted for over day 29. KKC80 showed a more sustained upregulation of functional Treg markers (e.g., Foxp3 and CD25) in comparison to Fc.IL-2 V91K. The half-life of KKC80 was calculated as 83.5 to 150 h. At high doses, inflammation-related adverse effects, including increased CRP (≥0.3 mg/kg) and deterioration of general conditions (1 mg/kg) were observed. In the mouse xenogenic GvHD model, KKC80 ameliorated GvHD symptoms and suppressed multiple tissue inflammation markers. Decreased soluble CD25 and IFN-γ were also confirmed, suggesting Treg-mediated anti-inflammatory effect by KKC80 administration were exerted in vivo. In the monkey DTH model, KKC80 suppressed skin inflammation and antibody production.ConclusionAmong next-generation IL-2 variants, KKC80 showed a best-in-class biological profile for Treg activation. A drastic and sustained increase of Tregs with high Treg-selectivity and anti-inflammatory effects were observed in vivo. These data suggest that in comparison to current IL-2 therapy, KKC80 provides superior therapeutic index and efficacy in patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.Figure 1.Disclosure of InterestsMasahiro Ikeda Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Shinpei Yamaguchi Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Masumi Murakami Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Shigeki Takaoka Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Yasuko Sakaguchi Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Shunki Yasui Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Kousuke Iijima Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Kenichiro Nanya Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Hideyuki Onodera Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., Toru Amano Employee of: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.
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Kitabatake T, Takayama K, Tominaga T, Hayashi Y, Seto I, Yamaguchi H, Suzuki M, Wada H, Kikuchi Y, Murakami M, Mitsudo K. Treatment outcomes of proton beam therapy combined with retrograde intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy for locally advanced oral cancer in the elderly. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 51:1264-1272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2022.01.014] [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] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yatsuzuka K, Murakami M. Response to 'Anakinra for palmoplantar pustulosis: results from a randomized, double-blind, multicentre, two-staged, adaptive placebo-controlled trial (APRICOT)'. Br J Dermatol 2021; 186:908. [PMID: 34878653 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- K Yatsuzuka
- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime, 791-0295, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime, 791-0295, Japan
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Niwa T, Yasuda S, Yamamoto Y, Murakami M, Ishii R. Contribution of the human cytochrome P450 2C subfamily to the metabolism of and the interactions with endogenous compounds including steroid hormones. Pharmazie 2021; 76:611-613. [PMID: 34986958 DOI: 10.1691/ph.2021.1836] [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: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The objectives of this study were as follows: 1) to compare the metabolic activities of endogenous compounds and their effects on dopamine formation and hydroxylation of steroid hormones, mediated by human cytochrome P450 (CYP), including CYP2C9.1 and CYP2C19, as well as the variants CYP2C9.2 (Arg144Cys) and CYP2C9.3 (Ile359Leu); and 2) to assess the effects of steroid hormones on the activities of CYP2C9.1, CYP2C9.2, and CYP2C19 to estimate the contribution of the CYP2C subfamily to metabolism and drug-drug interactions of endogenous compounds. Dopamine formation from p -tyramine and 6β- and 21- (for progesterone) hydroxylation of testosterone, cortisol, and progesterone by CYP2C9 variants, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 were determined using HPLC. The effects of steroid hormones such as testosterone, cortisol, and progesterone on tolbutamide methyl hydroxylation mediated by CYP2C subfamily members were investigated. Only CYP2D6 catalyzed dopamine formation. The 6β-hydroxylation activities of testosterone, cortisol, and progesterone catalyzed by CYP2C9 variants and CYP2D6 were less than 5% of those by CYP3A4. Although cortisol did not inhibit tolbutamide methyl hydroxylation catalyzed by CYP2C9.1, CYP2C9.2, or CYP2C19 and testosterone did not inhibit CYP2C19 activity, the reactions catalyzed by CY2C9.1 and CYP2C9.2 were inhibited by testosterone. The inhibition of progesterone by CYP2C19 was stronger than that by CYP2C9.1 and CYP2C9.2. CYP2C9.1 and CYP2C19 noncompetitively and competitively inhibited tolbutamide methyl hydroxylation with inhibition constants of 43.2 μM and 1.03 μM, respectively. Clinical interactions among endogenous compounds would vary within the CYP2C subfamily, although the contribution of the CYP2C subfamily may be of minor importance for dopamine formation and the detoxification (6β-hydroxylation) of endogenous steroid hormones.
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- T Niwa
- School of Pharmacy, Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan;,
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- School of Pharmacy, Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been important to both minimize the risk of infection and restore daily life. As a typical example, mass gathering events, such as sporting events, are gradually becoming more common, thanks to the measures taken to contain COVID-19. Some pilot studies have been launched at governments' initiative to investigate the risk of infection without measures such as face masks and physical distancing at mass gathering events, but the ethics of these studies should be carefully considered. On the other hand, it is still beneficial to implement infection control measures at mass gathering events and, in parallel, to estimate the risk of infection with measures in place, especially under a lack of vaccination progress or the spread of mutant strains possibly resistant to vaccines. To help improve compliance with measures taken by spectators and organizers and to ensure their effectiveness, we have conducted quantitative evaluations of the implementation of such measures by monitoring CO2 concentrations, assessing the proportion of people wearing face masks and analysing human flow at the event. This approach allows us to share our observations with stakeholders and participants, enabling us to protect the culture of mass gathering events, minimize the risk of infection and restore a sense of well-being in daily life.
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- M Murakami
- Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
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- Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-1-1, Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8567, Japan
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- Artificial Intelligence Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2-4-7 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
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- Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 16-1, Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8569, Japan
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- Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 16-1, Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8569, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8522, Japan
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- R&D-Hygiene Science Research Center, Kao Corporation, 2-1-3, Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-8501, Japan
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- Laboratory of Sequence Analysis, Human Genome Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Division of Health Medical Intelligence, Human Genome Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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Iizumi T, Okumura T, Maruo K, Baba K, Murakami M, Shimizu S, Saito T, Nakajima M, Makishima H, Numajiri H, Mizumoto M, Nakai K, Sakurai H. 943P Long-term outcome of the oldest-old patients (85 years or older) underwent proton beam therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.163] [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: 11/29/2022] Open
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Murakami M, Tanaka K, Otsubo H, Mizumoto S, Nagao Y, Kuramoto T. P–146 Differential impact of three embryo culture media for IVF on in vitro development and perinatal outcome: a single-center RCT. Hum Reprod 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deab130.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Study question
This report provides updated data from an RCT determining which embryo culture medium yields optimal IVF outcomes.
Summary answer
Embryo culture systems used for IVF differentially affected preimplantation development and resultant obstetric and perinatal outcomes, including birthweights of live-born singletons.
What is known already
Currently, multiple embryo culture medium systems are in use for IVF, raising questions regarding which is optimal. However, the ability of a medium to yield preimplantation embryos is not necessarily indicative of embryo viability. For example, supplementation of medium with serum was commonly used to increase animal blastocyst yields, but this impaired embryonic, fetal, and offspring health. In humans, medium composition and culture duration can influence IVF efficacy and offspring phenotype. Given the importance of culture systems in determining clinical outcomes, existing data regarding differential culture system impacts are insufficient and additional well-designed studies are required.
Study design, size, duration
Between February 2016 and August 2017, 795 couples undergoing their first autologous clinical IVF cycle and freeze-all strategy were recruited. Participants were randomized via computer-generated tables into three groups. Following standard oocyte retrieval and IVF/ICSI procedures, embryos were cultured using three different culture media, G1 Plus/G2 Plus (G1/G2; Vitrolife), Global Total (GT; LifeGlobal), or Sequential Cleav/Sequential Blast (SC/SB; Origio). Thirty-eight patients exhibiting no 2PN oocytes following insemination or those undergoing fresh embryo transfers were excluded.
Participants/materials, setting, methods
For patients yielding a single good-quality cleavage-stage (day–2 or day–3) embryo, that cleavage-stage embryo was vitrified. For patients yielding two or more good-quality cleavage-stage embryos, two or less good-quality cleavage-stage embryos were vitrified. The culture period of the remaining embryos was extended, and all good-quality blastocyst-stage (day–5 or day–6) embryos were vitrified. This report presents data for vitrified embryo transfer performed until the end of December 2020.
Main results and the role of chance
The mean per-cycle vitrified embryo yield (± SD) was comparable between groups for cleavage-stage embryos, but significantly different for blastocyst-stage embryos (G1/G2: 1.69 ± 2.2, GT: 2.53 ± 3.01, SC/SB: 2.04 ± 2.42; P = 0.001). Following vitrified cleavage- or blastocyst-stage embryo transfers, biochemical pregnancy rates were significantly different between groups (G1/G2: 55.6%, GT: 59.1%, SC/SB: 46.2%; P = 0.011). Furthermore, a between-group trend towards different live birth rates was observed (G1/G2: 41.7%, GT: 42.1%, SC/SB: 33.1%; P = 0.063). Of 382 live births, data for first-borns (n = 323; 295 singletons and 14 twin-pairs) are reported here. Perinatal data did not differ significantly between groups for both cleavage- and blastocyst-stage embryo transfers, including gestational age- and gender-adjusted singleton birthweight (z-score). Following multiple linear regression (including selected covariates), adjusted mean singleton birthweights were significantly lower in the G1/G2 and GT groups than in the SC/SB group (by 131 g; P = 0.011 and 110 g; P = 0.032, respectively) and tended to be lower for cleavage-stage embryo transfers than for blastocyst-stage embryo transfers (by 102 g; P = 0.053).
Limitations, reasons for caution
A larger cohort size and longer-term follow-up are required to verify and further elucidate the impact of embryo culture methods on child health. Such studies will raise awareness regarding the sensitivity of in vitro-cultured human embryos to their environment, ultimately resulting in practices that decrease IVF risks to offspring.
Wider implications of the findings: Pregnancy outcome of the medium yielding fewer blastocysts was comparable or superior to that of other media, highlighting the importance of differentiating between the ability to support preimplantation development versus the ability to yield viable embryos. Embryo culture medium had a greater impact than embryo transfer stage on live birthweight.
Trial registration number
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- M Murakami
- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Research laboratory, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, IVF laboratory, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, IVF laboratory, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, IVF laboratory, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, IVF laboratory, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, President, Fukuoka, Japan
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Mizumoto S, Watanabe H, Nagao Y, Tanaka K, Murakami M, Montag M, Kuramoto T. P–221 Prospective randomized sibling study on gamete preparation, insemination and subsequent culture of human oocytes in a time-lapse system using media systems with and without antioxidants. Hum Reprod 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deab130.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Abstract
Study question
Does the addition of antioxidants for gamete preparation, insemination and embryo culture lead to differences in embryo development and clinical outcome
Summary answer
Using an antioxidant-containing media system for sperm preparation, insemination and embryo culture imparts significantly higher good-quality blastocyst rates and improved clinical outcome in elderly patients.
What is known already
A previous study showed that adding combined antioxidants for sequential embryo culture in conventional incubators (interrupted culture) improves embryo viability and clinical outcome, especially for elderly patients. Here we investigated the combined effect of three antioxidants Acetyl-L-Carnitine (10 µM), N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (10 µM), and α-Lipoic Acid (5 µM) during sperm preparation, insemination, and time-lapse culture in a single step medium on human embryo development and clinical outcome.
Study design, size, duration
Prospective randomized single center study including 143 couples for IVF/ICSI between August 2018 and December 2019. Inclusion required at least eight cumulus-oocyte-complexes (COCs) after retrieval. Cycles involving PGT, split IVF/ICSI, and surgically retrieved sperm were excluded. Immediately after retrieval oocytes were randomly distributed to a study or control media system with or without antioxidants (Vitrolife). Similarly, ejaculates were split and prepared with and without antioxidants.
Participants/materials, setting, methods
Sibling oocytes were inseminated in the respective group with accordingly prepared sperm. Single step embryo culture was conducted in medium with (Gx-TL) and without (G-TL) antioxidants in the EmbryoScope+. Embryo quality and clinical outcome were assessed in relation to maternal age (<35/>35 years). Good-quality embryos on day 3 were defined as 8- to 10-cells with even cells and low fragmentation; good-quality blastocysts as > 3BB. Clinical outcome was assessed after single vitrified blastocyst transfer (SVBT).
Main results and the role of chance
From 143 participants (female age, 34.7±3.2 years), a total of 2424 COCs were collected; 1180 COCs/916 metaphase-II (MII) oocytes were allocated to Gx-TL media and 1244 COCs/981 MII oocytes to G-TL media. Age-related analysis in Gx-TL compared with G-TL in relation to allocated MII oocytes revealed a trend for higher fertilization rates in Gx-TL for both age groups (<35: 72.1% vs. 66.9%; >35: 70.7% vs. 64.9%, P < 0.1). Good-quality day 3 embryo development/MII oocytes was higher, albeit not significant, in the elderly patients in Gx-TL (<35: 35.9% vs. 34.4%; >35: 31.1% vs. 27.9%). Overall day 5/6 blastocyst rate was similar for both media (<35: 48.2% vs. 49.9%; >35: 42.3% vs. 39.5%). Day 5/6 GQB rate was comparable for younger patients (<35: 23.8% for Gx-TL vs. 26.0% for G-TL) but significantly higher in Gx-TL in elderly patients (>35: 20.7% vs. 14.4%; P < 0.05). A total of 200 SVBT were performed; 99 in the Gx-TL- and 101 in the G-TL-arm. We noted almost similar implantation and ongoing pregnancy rates between Gx-TL vs G-TL in the younger (<35) age group (50.0% vs. 55.4%; 50.0% vs. 55.6%) but higher albeit not significant rates for Gx-TL in older (>35) patients (44.1% vs. 33.3%; 44.1% vs. 33.3%).
Limitations, reasons for caution
In almost 95% of the cycles, oocytes were inseminated by ICSI; thus results may not equally apply for cycles with IVF. The use of a closed time-lapse system may have prevented from some environmental oxidative stress. Therefore results may come out different with a similar study using standard incubation.
Wider implications of the findings: Supplementation of antioxidants to media for gamete isolation and preparation, as well as subsequent single step time-lapse culture may improve GQE/B rates and clinical outcomes in certain age groups, plausibly through the reduction of oxidative stress. Further studies in selected sub-groups (severe OAT syndrome / testicular cases) may be indicated.
Trial registration number
UMIN000034482
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- S Mizumoto
- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Embyology Labo, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Embyology Labo, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Embyology Labo, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Embyology Labo, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Research Labo, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- ilabcomm GmbH, IVF laboratory, Sankt Augustin, Germany
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- Kuramoto Women’s Clinic, Medical office, Fukuoka City, Japan
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Ohba T, Goto A, Nakano H, Nollet KE, Murakami M, Koyama Y, Honda K, Yoshida K, Yumiya Y, Kuroda Y, Kumagai A, Ohira T, Tanigawa K. Development of an application tool to support returnees in Fukushima. Ann ICRP 2021; 50:187-193. [PMID: 34109845 DOI: 10.1177/01466453211006815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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To promote radiation protection and health promotion among returning residents (returnees) in coastal areas of Fukushima, eHealth principles were used to develop a new application tool (app) that can record radiation exposure and health status while providing comprehensive support to returnees. Intended users are returnees and health and welfare workers. After assessing their needs, a flowchart and prototype for operational logic were created using commercially available software tools. Professional developers will focus on improving the user interface and ensuring data security. The finished app will be compatible with mobile telephones and tablets. Utility and ease of use are paramount to serve returnees of all ages effectively.
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- T Ohba
- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan.,Iryo Sosei University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Japan
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- Fukushima Medical University, Japan
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- Futaba Medical Centre, Japan Corresponding author: Takashi Ohba, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan; e-mail:
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Pennino FP, Murakami M, Zollo M, Robertson ES. The metastasis suppressor protein NM23-H1 modulates the PI3K-AKT axis through interaction with the p110α catalytic subunit. Oncogenesis 2021; 10:34. [PMID: 33931587 PMCID: PMC8087825 DOI: 10.1038/s41389-021-00326-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The PI3K pathway is one of the most deregulated pathways in cancer, which is predominantly due to gain of function mutations or altered expression of the PI3KCA gene. This is codified by what is seen for the class I PI3K catalytic subunit p110α, a common feature of many cancers. The metastasis suppressor protein NM23-H1 (NME1), whose ability to suppress the metastasis activities of different tumors has been widely described and was previously reported to alter phosphatidylinositol signaling. Here, we show interaction of NM23-H1 with the p110α subunit and the functional consequence of this interaction. This interaction is predominantly localized at the plasma membrane with some signals seen in the cytoplasmic compartment. Analysis of NM23-H1 levels showed a negative correlation between NM23-H1 expression and Akt phosphorylation, the key marker of PI3K pathway activation. Investigating the functional consequence of this interaction using cell motility and clonogenicity assays showed that expression of NM23-H1 reversed the enhanced migration, invasion, adhesion, and filopodia structure formation in cells expressing the p110α catalytic subunit. A similar trend was seen in anchorage-independent assays. Notably, differential analyses using NM23-H1 mutants which lacked the enzymatic and metastasis suppressor activity, showed no detectable interaction between p110α and the NM23-H1 mutant proteins P96S, H118F, and S120G, as well as no dysregulation of the PI3K-AKT axis.
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- Francesco Paolo Pennino
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, Tumor Virology Program, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Health Sciences Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Kochi Gakuen University, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Molecolare e Biotecnologie Mediche DMMBM, Universita' di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.,CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy.,European School of Molecular Medicine, SEMM, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, Tumor Virology Program, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. .,Tumor Virology Program, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Takaichi S, Tomimaru Y, Kobayashi S, Takeda Y, Nakahira S, Tsujie M, Yukawa M, Shimizu J, Murakami M, Miyamoto A, Asaoka T, Sakai K, Morimoto O, Tori M, Yamamoto T, Fukuchi N, Nagano H, Doki Y, Eguchi H. Drainage after laparoscopic liver surgery in the CSGO-HBP-004 study: propensity score-matched analysis. Br J Surg 2021; 108:e57-e58. [PMID: 33711105 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- S Takaichi
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Amagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Amagasaki, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Sakai City Medical Center, Sakai, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Nara Hospital, Ikoma, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Nara Hospital, Ikoma, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Toyonaka Municipal Hospital, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Itami City Hospital, Itami, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Osaka Police Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization, Osaka Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Ikeda City Hospital, Ikeda, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka Police Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Sakai City Medical Center, Sakai, Japan.,Tamesan Clinic, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Suita Municipal Hospital, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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Soma Y, Mori K, Noguchi Y, Kimura S, Fujiwara Y, Yamamoto Y, Itou Y, Okawa T, Murakami M, Matsuo K, Tanaka S, Mori N, Sugawara A. POS-161 A CASE OF EGPA THAT DEVELOPED DURING REMISSION OF IGA NEPHROPATHY. Kidney Int Rep 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.03.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Maeda A, Murakami M, Iwasaki R, Goto S, Kitagawa K, Sakai H, Mori T. Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy for canine aortic body tumour: 6 cases (2014-2019). J Small Anim Pract 2020; 62:385-390. [PMID: 33300156 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy for canine aortic body tumours. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records of dogs that had undergone three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy with presumptive diagnosis of aortic body tumour were reviewed for clinical characteristics, treatment modality and outcomes. RESULTS Eight dogs were diagnosed with aortic body tumour and were treated with three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy. One dog had proliferation of a mass in the right atrium during treatment and died of respiratory distress. Another dog did not undergo follow-up CT to evaluate the treatment response due to the increased blood urea nitrogen values. The remaining 6 dogs were included in the case series. Radiotherapy was performed using a median dose per fraction of 7 Gy (3.3-7.14 Gy), a median of seven divided doses (7-15) and a total median dose of 49 Gy (45-50 Gy). The median number of CT scans during the follow-up period was 5 (range: 3-8 times). CT revealed acute side effects in four dogs-grade 1 effects related to the lung (n = 4) and skin (n = 2). Self-limiting or asymptomatic late side effects (grade 1 lung-related effect) were observed in three dogs. After therapy, one dog demonstrated a complete response, another demonstrated a partial response and the disease remained stable in four animals. The median follow-up period was 514.5 (235-1219) days. After three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, the aortic body tumour reduced gradually over time without regrowth in all these 6 dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE In this small case series, aortic body tumours responded to three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy. Transient and self-limiting side effects of the treatments were common. Further controlled studies are required to prove the effectiveness and the safety of this intervention.
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- A Maeda
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Clinical Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu5011193, Japan
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- Animal Medical Center, Gifu University, Gifu5011193, Japan
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- Animal Medical Center, Gifu University, Gifu5011193, Japan
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, USA
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, 5011193, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Clinical Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu5011193, Japan.,Center for Highly Advanced Integration of Nano and Life Sciences, Gifu University (G-CHAIN), Gifu, Japan
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Under the COVID-19 pandemic, mitigation of psychological distress is required. At present, the demand for remote intervention for the numerous affected people is increasing, and telephonic support can be useful. Since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, we have been developing a large-scale telephonic support system and implementing brief interventions for the Fukushima people identified at risk of psychological problems such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In this article, we report the lessons from the Fukushima disaster that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic and describe how the telephonic intervention facilitates easier access to psychological help for people with a broad range of psychological distress who are not able to visit treatment or care resources. In our telephonic intervention, we first sent a mental health and lifestyle survey to the people affected by the Fukushima disaster. The counselor team then provided telephonic intervention to high-risk persons as identified on the basis of the survey results. The individuals had expected to receive from the telephonic system help mainly in the form of stress-coping methods, social resource information such as schools, public offices or medical facilities, and lifestyle advice. Since we also experienced that psychological care for telephone counselors was necessary to mitigate the substantial emotional burden, we used the following three approaches: (i) regular supervision of the telephone counseling methods, (ii) seminars for improvement of counseling skills and (iii) individual psychological support. The positive loops between counselors and consulters will help advance a society affected by a disaster.
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- M Momoi
- From the Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- From the Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
- Address correspondence to Dr M. Murakami, Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan.
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- From the Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- From the Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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Hara H, Nakata T, Nagata T, Igarashi T, Murakami M, Ito H, Niwano S, Ako J. Evaluation of temporal changes in longitudinal strain distribution during the systolic period to determine left ventricular activation sequence: a study using 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Evaluation of two-dimensional (2D) speckle-tracking longitudinal strain (LS) is useful for assessing global and regional left ventricular (LV) dysfunction.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that temporal changes in regional 2D-LS distribution, (i.e., changes in area and intensity of the negative strain), during the systolic period may reflect the LV activation sequence.
Methods
We studied 52 patients with an ejection fraction <35% who were classified into four groups: complete left bundle branch block (LBBB, QRS 162±17 ms, n=17); right ventricular pacing from inferior septum (RVP, QRS 180±29 ms, n=16); left VP from lateral branch of the coronary sinus (LVP, QRS 182±21 ms, n=9); and no conduction block (Narrow QRS, QRS 100±9 ms, n=19). Longitudinal strain was evaluated in three standard apical views, and then bulls-eye distribution maps were constructed every 50 ms from the QRS onset to aortic valve closing (AVC) and at the time of the end of QRS. Segments indicating negative strain at the end of QRS were regarded as an early contraction site. Segments with intensifying negativity of strain as it got closer to the AVC were regarded as a late contraction site.
Results
In patients with LBBB, negative strain appeared initially in the septum region. Then, the contracted area enlarged including the apical region, and the basal lateral region contracted late. On the other hand, Narrow QRS showed a few regional differences in strain at the end of QRS (standard deviation in 17-segments: Narrow QRS 1.3±0.4%*, LBBB 3.3±1.1%, RVP 3.2±1.0%, LVP 3.3±1.1%, *p<0.001), and contracted homogeneously during the systolic period. RVP and LVP showed negative strain at the end of QRS in septum and lateral regions respectively, with the contracted area becoming enlarged towards the opposite regions of the early contracted regions.
Conclusion
The 2D-LS distribution during the systolic period reflects the LV contraction process in patients with an altered ventricular activation sequence, and may have potential for identifying the regions of early activation site and subsequent activation propagation.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- H Hara
- Numazu City Hospital, Cardiology, Numazu, Japan
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- Numazu City Hospital, Cardiology, Numazu, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Numazu City Hospital, Cardiology, Numazu, Japan
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- Numazu City Hospital, Cardiology, Numazu, Japan
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- Numazu City Hospital, Cardiology, Numazu, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Kitasato University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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Murakami M, Honrubia JJ, Weichman K, Arefiev AV, Bulanov SV. Generation of megatesla magnetic fields by intense-laser-driven microtube implosions. Sci Rep 2020; 10:16653. [PMID: 33024183 PMCID: PMC7538441 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-73581-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
A microtube implosion driven by ultraintense laser pulses is used to produce ultrahigh magnetic fields. Due to the laser-produced hot electrons with energies of mega-electron volts, cold ions in the inner wall surface implode towards the central axis. By pre-seeding uniform magnetic fields on the kilotesla order, the Lorenz force induces the Larmor gyromotion of the imploding ions and electrons. Due to the resultant collective motion of relativistic charged particles around the central axis, strong spin current densities of \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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- M Murakami
- Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0411, USA
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- University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0411, USA
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- Institute of Physics of the ASCR, ELI-Beamlines, Na Slovance 2, 18221, Prague, Czech Republic.,Kansai Photon Science Institute, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Kizugawa, Kyoto, 619-0215, Japan
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Muto J, Fukuda S, Shirakata Y, Tsuda T, Tan E, Dai X, Shiraishi K, Mori H, Murakami M, Higashiyama S, Sayama K. 796 Effect of novel disaccharide for construction of living skin equivalents. J Invest Dermatol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2020.03.811] [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: 10/24/2022]
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Murakami M, Nishimoto N. AB0709 SERUM IL-12/23 AND IL-17 LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH SPONDYLOARTHRITIS WERE NOT INFLUENCED BY TNF-BLOCKADE. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background:Spondyloarthritis (SpA) refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders with clinical features that can include axial and peripheral arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, and psoriasis. Several cytokines including interleukin (IL)-12/23, IL-17 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) are involved in pathogenesis of SpA. It is assumed that TNF is the upstream cytokine in the cytokine cascade (Schett, et al., 2013).Objectives:To investigate whether TNF inhibitors decrease serum IL-12/23 and IL-17 levels in patients with SpA.Methods:Serum were obtained from 23 SpA patients (AS, 10 patients; PsA, 13 patients) enrolled in this study, at baseline, 24 and 48 weeks of TNF inhibitor treatment. Serum IL-12/23 and IL17 levels were measured using LEGEND MAX Human IL-12/IL-23 (p40) ELISA Kit (BioLegend) and Human IL-17A ELISA kit (Invitrogen), respectively. IL-6 levels, the other downstream cytokine, was measured using Lumipulse G600II (FUJIREBIO) as a control.Results:Any significant reduction in IL-12/23 levels (143.9±143.6 pg/mL at baseline, 156.3±117.1 pg/mL at 24 weeks and 139.3±118.1 pg/mL at 48 weeks), as well as that in IL-17 levels (13.6±51.9 pg/mL at baseline, 12.3±41.4 pg/mL at 24 weeks and 11.6±39.2 pg/mL at 48 weeks) were not observed in 23 SpA patients. On the other hand, serum IL-6 levels were significantly decreased after treatment (4.0±4.2 pg/mL at baseline; 1.8±1.4 pg/mL,p=0.002, at 24 weeks; 1.6±1.9 pg/mL,p=0.0002at 48 weeks. Pain-VAS was significantly reduced at 24 and 48 weeks compared with that at baseline. No significant differences in serum levels of analyzed cytokines were observed in the AS group compared with the PsA group at baseline (IL-12/23 levels: 110.8±70.0 vs.169.3±180.3 pg/mL,p=0.28; IL-17 levels: 26.8±78.6 vs. 3.4±7.6pg/mL,p=0.08).Conclusion:TNF inhibitors did not alter serum IL-12/23 and IL-17 levels but reduced IL-6 levels in patients with SpA. These results imply that IL-12/23 and IL-17 expression might be regulated by alternative pathways.References:[1]Schett, et al. Toward a cytokine-based disease taxonomy. Nat Med. 2013 Jul; 19 (7):822-4Disclosure of Interests:Miho Murakami Grant/research support from: Chugai, Eisai, Consultant of: Chugai, Norihiro Nishimoto Grant/research support from: Chugai, Eisai, Consultant of: Chugai, Speakers bureau: Chugai, Eisai, AYUMI, Mitsubishi Tanabe, AbbVie, Novartis, Nippon Kayaku, TOWA, Astellas, Kyowa Kirin
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Ozaki A, Elstow L, Murakami M, Tsubokura M, Abeysinghe S. Lessons learned from Fukushima, Japan: in what ways can the social sciences help to mitigate some of the health impacts of disaster? QJM 2020; 113:237-238. [PMID: 31250020 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcz165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- A Ozaki
- Research Center for Community Health, Minamisoma Municipal General Hospital, Minamisoma
- Department of Breast Surgery, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation, Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Sociology, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Research Center for Community Health, Minamisoma Municipal General Hospital, Minamisoma
- Department of Public Health, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Global Health Policy Unit, School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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ITOU Y, Kimura S, Fujiwara Y, Yamamoto Y, Okamura S, Okawa T, Murakami M, Matsuo K, Tanaka S, Mori N, Mori K. SUN-415 THROMBOTIC MICROANGIOPATHY AFTER STEROID PULSE THERAPY IN A RAPIDLY-PROGRESSIVE GLOMERULONEPHRITIS CASE HAVING HIGH -TITER ANTI-GBM ANTIBODY AND MPO-ANCA. Kidney Int Rep 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.02.955] [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: 10/24/2022] Open
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DNA methylation of enhancers and promoters generally inhibits gene transcription. DNA methylation occurs predominantly at the dinucleotide CpG, a methyl group that is covalently bonded to cytosine. We have previously demonstrated tissue-restricted expression of the uncoupling protein 1 (Ucp1) in common carp. Here, we characterized the methylation status of the upstream region of the transcriptional initiation site of the carp Ucp1 gene in the liver, brain, kidney, skeletal muscle, and scales. In addition, we explored the direct role of methylation on Ucp1 transcription. Ucp1 expression was higher in the liver than that in other tissues including the kidney, skeletal muscle, and scales. The extent of methylation at nt -2178 and nt -2103 was lower in the liver and kidney than that in the brain, skeletal muscle, and scales. In addition, methylation at the upstream proximal-region of the Ucp1 gene was generally less frequent in the liver compared with that in the other organs. The transcriptional activation assay using the CpG-free luciferase-based reporter suggested that the methylation of the distal and proximal regions of the carp Ucp1 gene did not affect Ucp1 transcription. Unexpectedly, mutation of cytidylic acid to guanylic acid at nt -108 decreased Ucp1 promoter activity. The present results reveal that the status of DNA methylation of the upstream region of the carp Ucp1 gene is different among different tissues, but suggest that the DNA methylation do not directly repress the transcription of Ucp1.
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- K Hayashi
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Division of Applied Biosciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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Toyama Y, Yonekura M, Tomita H, Murakami M. P2565Decreased cardiac pacemaking and attenuated beta-adrenergic response in tric-a knock-out mice. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.0893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Trimeric intracellular cation (TRIC) channels are expressed on the surface of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and compensate for calcium release from ryanodine receptors. Tric-a knock-out (KO) mice showed diminished calcium release from ryanodine receptors in vascular smooth muscle cells. The cardiac pacemaker is controlled by the surface membrane and intracellular calcium clocks. In spontaneously firing sinus node action potentials, the membrane and calcium clocks work together via numerous interactions modulated by membrane voltage, intracellular calcium release, and protein phosphorylation. Intracellular calcium changes modulate cardiac pacemaking in the sinus node, but the physiological importance of TRIC channels in cardiac rhythm formation is still obscure.
Purpose
In this study, we aimed to clarify the importance of TRIC channels on cardiac pacemaking using Tric-a KO mice.
Methods
The expression level of mRNA and proteins in the sinus node was examined by RT-PCR and immunoblotting. Systolic blood pressure was measured with tail-cuff method. Heart rate was measured by ECG, and heart rate variability was examined. The atrial contractile force from isolated hearts was measured with a force transducer. Cardiac action potential and spontaneous sinus rate from isolated hearts were measured with a microelectrode. Isoproterenol was used for sympathetic nerve manipulation.
Results
Tric-a KO heart showed increased adrenergic β1-receptor expression in immunoblotting. Although there was no significant difference in basal systolic blood pressure between Tric-a KO and wild type (WT) mice, basal heart rate in Tric-a KO mice was significantly lower than that in WT mice (660±10 and 698±10 bpm, n=15 and 19, Tric-a KO mice and WT mice, respectively, p=0.017). Tric-a KO mice showed limited heart rate changes to isoproterenol (24±6 and 99±15 bpm, n=9 and 10, Tric-a KO mice and WT mice, respectively, p<0.001). In the action potential recordings, Tric-a KO atria showed only limited sinus rate changes to isoproterenol (35±9 and 71±10 bpm, n=8 and 6, Tric-a KO mice and WT mice, respectively, p=0.038). WT mice and Tric-a KO mice atrial contractile force showed dose-dependent changes in response to isoproterenol (10–100 nM), but Tric-a KO mice atria showed limited contractile force changes to isoproterenol (116 and 169%, n=7 and 6, Tric-a KO mice and WT mice, respectively, p<0.01). In heart rate variability, Tric-a KO mice showed unstable RR intervals and longer standard deviation of RR intervals than WT mice.
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Tric-a KO mice showed decreased cardiac pacemaking in the sinus node and attenuated responses to beta-adrenergic stimulus, which indicates the involvement of TRIC channels in cardiac rhythm formation and sympathetic nerve regulation.
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- Y Toyama
- Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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Uehara H, Konishi D, Goya K, Sahara R, Murakami M, Tokita S. Power scalable 30-W mid-infrared fluoride fiber amplifier. Opt Lett 2019; 44:4777-4780. [PMID: 31568440 DOI: 10.1364/ol.44.004777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A fluoride-fiber-based master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) for 30-W class continuous-wave (cw) operation at 2.8-μm wavelength has been demonstrated. To overcome the low durability of ZBLAN fibers, various novel technologies for using fluoride glass with a ZBLAN-fiber-based side-pump combiner have been adopted in the system. A maximum cw output power of 33 W and stable operation under 23-W output have been demonstrated. We suggest that such fiber MOPA systems will open up advanced fluoride fiber technology for next-generation high-power mid-IR lasers.
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Kageyama S, Nagata Y, Ishikawa T, Abe T, Murakami M, Kojima T, Taniguchi K, Shimada H, Hirano S, Ueda S, Kanetaka K, Wada H, Yamaue H, Sato E, Miyahara Y, Goshima N, Ikeda H, Yamada T, Osako M, Shiku H. Randomized phase II clinical trial of NY-ESO-1 protein vaccine combined with cholesteryl pullulan (CHP-NY-ESO-1) in resected esophageal cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz253.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Yokota S, Tobita K, Hayashi T, Mashimo Y, Miyashita H, Yokoyama H, Nishimoto T, Shishido K, Yamanaka F, Mizuno S, Murakami M, Tanaka Y, Takahashi S, Saito S. P6524The comparison of radial artery occlusion rate after distal radial artery puncture between hemodialysis and non-hemodialysis patients. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.1114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
In recent years it has been attempted to use a distal radial artery (DRA) as a puncture site for cardiac catheterization and intervention. A patency of radial artery is important in hemodialysis patients because the radial artery is source as an arteriovenous shunt. However, the incidence of radial artery occlusion (RAO) is not known after DRA puncture.
Purpose
To compare RAO rates after DRA puncture between dialysis and non-dialysis patients.
Method
This was retrospective, observational and single center study. All consecutive 1,533 patients undergoing DRA puncture were analyzed. The primary endpoint is RAO rates. The secondary endpoint is composite bleeding adverse event rates. These endpoints were evaluated by a vascular echocardiography several hours or the next day after the procedure.
Result
Among 1,533 patients, 26 were dialysis patients and 1,504 were non-dialysis patients. 1,386 people (90.5%) succeeded in puncture. Radial artery occlusion occurred in 7 patients (0.4%), all of whom were non-dialysis patients. There was no significant difference of RAO rate in dialysis patients and non-dialysis patients.
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When performing DRA puncture, the probability of radial artery occlusion is not higher in dialysis patients than non-dialysis patients. The DRA puncture may be one of the option as puncture site even in dialysis patients.
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- S Yokota
- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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Murakami M, Muto J, Kameda K, Mori H, Utsunomiya R, Shiraishi K, Sayama K. 205 The histological pustulovesicle-like features of pompholyx: the specific component different from palmoplantar pustulosis. J Invest Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.07.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mori H, Murakami M, Muto J, Utsunomiya R, Kameda K, Matsuma S, Shiraishi K, Sayama K. 640 Suppressive effect of HMGB1 A-box for inflammation in keratinocytes. J Invest Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.07.645] [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: 10/26/2022]
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The systemic regulation of immune reactions by the nervous system is well studied and depends on the release of hormones. Some regional regulations of immune reactions, on the other hand, depend on specific neural pathways. Better understanding of these regulations will expand therapeutic applications for neuroimmune and organ-to-organ functional interactions. Here, we discuss one regional neuroimmune interaction, the gateway reflex, which converts specific neural inputs into local inflammatory outputs in the CNS. Neurotransmitters released by the inputs stimulate specific blood vessels to express chemokines, which serve as a gateway for immune cells to extravasate into the target organ such as the brain or spinal cord. Several types of gateway reflexes have been reported, and each controls distinct CNS blood vessels to form gateways that elicit local inflammation, particularly in the presence of autoreactive immune cells. For example, neural stimulation by gravity creates the initial entry point to the CNS by CNS-reactive pathogenic CD4+ T cells at the dorsal vessels of fifth lumbar spinal cord, while pain opens the gateway at the ventral side of blood vessels in the spinal cord. In addition, it was recently found that local inflammation by the gateway reflex in the brain triggers the activation of otherwise resting neural circuits to dysregulate organ functions in the periphery including the upper gastrointestinal tract and heart. Therefore, the gateway reflex represents a novel bidirectional neuroimmune interaction that regulates organ functions and could be a promising target for bioelectric medicine.
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- D Kamimura
- Molecular Psychoimmunology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Molecular Psychoimmunology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Murakami M, Muto J, Masuda-Kuroki K, Tsuda T, Mori H, Utsunomiya R, Shiraishi K, Sayama K. Pompholyx vesicles contain small clusters of cells with high levels of hyaluronate resembling the pustulovesicles of palmoplantar pustulosis. Br J Dermatol 2019; 181:1325-1327. [PMID: 31254390 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- M Murakami
- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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Ohwada G, Minakuchi S, Sato Y, Kondo H, Nomura T, Tsuboi A, Hong G, Itoh Y, Kawai Y, Kimoto S, Gunji A, Suzuki A, Suzuki T, Kimoto K, Hoshi N, Saita M, Yoneyama Y, Sato Y, Morokuma M, Okazaki J, Maeda T, Nakai K, Ichikawa T, Nagao K, Fujimoto K, Murata H, Kurogi T, Yoshida K, Nishimura M, Nishi Y, Murakami M, Hosoi T, Hamada T. Subjective Evaluation of Denture Adhesives: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. JDR Clin Trans Res 2019; 5:50-61. [PMID: 30975019 DOI: 10.1177/2380084419837607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many reports show that denture adhesives improve the retention and stability of dentures. However, few randomized controlled trials have examined the effects of denture adhesives. OBJECTIVE This 10-center randomized controlled trial with parallel groups involving 200 edentulous patients wearing complete dentures aimed to evaluate the effects of short-term use of cream and powder denture adhesives. METHODS Patients were allocated into 2 cream- and powder-type adhesive groups and 1 control group. Intervention groups were treated with the 2 adhesives (1 each), and the control group received saline solution. Adhesive or control was applied to the denture-mucosal surface for 4 d, and data at baseline and after day 4 of intervention (i.e., 8 meals) were obtained. Patient satisfaction was evaluated with a 100-mm visual analog scale. Oral health-related quality of life was measured with the Japanese version of the Oral Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients. Perceived chewing ability was evaluated by a questionnaire regarding ease of chewing and swallowing food. Between-group comparisons were performed with Kruskal-Wallis tests with the Mann-Whitney U test adjusted by Bonferroni correction. Within-group comparisons of pre- and postintervention measurements were performed with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Intention-to-treat analysis was also performed. RESULTS Between-group comparisons showed no significant differences for general satisfaction or Oral Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients. However, significant differences in satisfaction with various denture functions with cream- and powder-type adhesives were seen in pre- and postintervention comparisons (P < 0.05). Significant differences were also observed for perceived chewing ability of hard foods (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION These results suggest that although denture adhesives do not invariably improve denture function, they do affect subjective evaluations and possibly chewing of hard foods. Therefore, the effects of denture adhesive use are insufficient to resolve any fundamental dissatisfaction with dentures ( ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01712802 ). KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT The results of this study suggest that denture adhesives should be applied under certain conditions; however, an appropriate diagnosis is important before application. These practice-based data provide information to establish evidence-based guidelines for applying denture adhesives.
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- G Ohwada
- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Iwate Medical University, Morioka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Iwate Medical University, Morioka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Division of Community Oral Health Science, Department of Community Medical Supports, Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Division of Aging and Geriatric Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Nihon University, Matsudo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Nihon University, Matsudo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Nihon University, Matsudo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Nihon University, Matsudo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Section of Oral Prosthetic Engineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Division of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Oral Function and Restoration, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University, Yokosuka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Division of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Oral Function and Restoration, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University, Yokosuka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Division of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Oral Function and Restoration, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University, Yokosuka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Removable Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Course for Advanced Therapeutic, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Course for Advanced Therapeutic, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Denture Prosthodontic Restoration, Advanced Dentistry Center, Kagoshima University Medical and Dental Hospital, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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- The Japan Denture Care Society.,Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Japan
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Koblischka-Veneva A, Koblischka MR, Schmauch J, Noudem J, Murakami M. Analysis of the microstructure of bulk MgB 2 using TEM, EBSD and t-EBSD. J Microsc 2019; 274:123-131. [PMID: 30852839 DOI: 10.1111/jmi.12790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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EBSD analysis can provide information about grain orientation, texture and grain boundary misorientation of bulk superconducting MgB2 samples intended for supermagnet applications. However, as the grain size of the MgB2 bulks is preferably in the 100-200 nm range, the common EBSD technique operating in reflection mode works only properly on highly dense samples. In order to achieve reasonably good Kikuchi pattern quality on all types of MgB2 samples, we apply here the newly developed transmission EBSD (t-EBSD) technique to spark-plasma sintered MgB2 samples. This method requires the preparation of TEM slices by means of focused ion-beam milling, which are then analysed within the SEM, operating with a custom-built sample holder. To obtain multiphase scans, we identified the Kikuchi pattern of the MgB4 phase which appears at higher reaction temperatures and may act as additional flux pinning sites. We present here for the first time EBSD mappings of multiple phases, which include MgB2 , MgB4 and MgO. LAY DESCRIPTION: The electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) technique operating in the scanning electron microscope provides information on the crystallographic orientation the material by recording Kikuchi patterns. In polycrystalline samples, it becomes possible to analyse the orientations of the grains to each other. The metallic superconductor with the currently highest superconducting transition temperature, MgB2 with a Tc of 38.5 K, can be used in applications in polycrystalline form. One such application of interest are trapped field magnets or supermagnets, where the superconductor cooled in an applied magnetic field can trap the magnetic field as vortices at numerous flux pinning sites in the sample. When the external magnetic field is removed, the sample will stay magnetised as long as it is kept cool, and importantly, the trapped magnetic fields can be much higher as for any permanent magnet. However, the small size of the MgB2 grains in the 100-200 nanometre range requires a different approach when using the EBSD technique on such samples. The recently developed EBSD technique working in transmission mode (t-EBSD) helps considerably to image such materials. In this approach, a tiny TEM slice has to be milled out from the original sample by using focused ion beam milling. To understand the properties of the flux pinning in the spark-plasma sintered MgB2 sample, we had to identify the Kikuchi pattern of MgB4 , which is another, non-superconducting phase appearing at higher reaction temperatures required to compact the material. Using this information, we could perform EBSD scans using three different phases, MgB2 , MgB4 and MgO. The EBSD mappings enable to see where the secondary phase particles are located in the sample, and to judge if the particles could work as flux pinning sites.
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- A Koblischka-Veneva
- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.,Superconducting Materials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.,Superconducting Materials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Superconducting Materials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Goya K, Matsukuma H, Uehara H, Hattori S, Schäfer C, Konishi D, Murakami M, Tokita S. Plane-by-plane femtosecond laser inscription of first-order fiber Bragg gratings in fluoride glass fiber for in situ monitoring of lasing evolution. Opt Express 2018; 26:33305-33313. [PMID: 30645484 DOI: 10.1364/oe.26.033305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We report the femtosecond laser inscription of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) in an Er-doped fluoride glass fiber used for lasing at a mid-infrared wavelength of 2.8 µm. The lasing evolution is discussed in terms of the FBG reflectivity, wavelength transition to the Bragg wavelength, and output power of the mid-infrared fiber laser. A first-order and short (2.5-mm-long) Bragg grating showed a reflectivity of 97%, because of a laser-induced index modulation of 1.1 × 10-3. This modulation was sufficient to saturate this system's output power. The laser oscillator is designed to lase in the atmospheric window of 2799-2800 nm slope. Further, this oscillator's efficiency is as high as 29.1% for the launched pump power over the range of 0.4-4.6 W and at a lasing wavelength of 2799.7 nm. This oscillator also exhibited a FWHM bandwidth of 0.12 nm.
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Kato M, Kenji S, Murakami M, Hiramatsu H. P2.17-16 Radical en Bloc Resection for Lung Cancer Invading the Spine. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1542] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Murakami M, Mizumoto S, Tanaka K, Otsubo H, Nagao Y, Kuramoto T. Influence of commercial embryo culture media on in vitro embryo development and pregnancy outcome after IVF: a single-center rct. Fertil Steril 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.1010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhang GP, Si MS, Murakami M, Bai YH, George TF. Generating high-order optical and spin harmonics from ferromagnetic monolayers. Nat Commun 2018; 9:3031. [PMID: 30072711 PMCID: PMC6072758 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-05535-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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High-order harmonic generation (HHG) in solids has entered a new phase of intensive research, with envisioned band-structure mapping on an ultrashort time scale. This partly benefits from a flurry of new HHG materials discovered, but so far has missed an important group. HHG in magnetic materials should have profound impact on future magnetic storage technology advances. Here we introduce and demonstrate HHG in ferromagnetic monolayers. We find that HHG carries spin information and sensitively depends on the relativistic spin-orbit coupling; and if they are dispersed into the crystal momentum k space, harmonics originating from real transitions can be k-resolved and carry the band structure information. Geometrically, the HHG signal is sensitive to spatial orientations of monolayers. Different from the optical counterpart, the spin HHG, though probably weak, only appears at even orders, a consequence of SU(2) symmetry. Our findings open an unexplored frontier-magneto-high-order harmonic generation.
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- G P Zhang
- Department of Physics, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, 47809, USA.
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- Key Lab for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Physics, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, 47809, USA
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- Office of Information Technology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, 47809, USA
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- Office of the Chancellor Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics & Astronomy University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63121, USA
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Murakami M, Odake K, Takase M, Yoshino K. Potentiating Effect of Adenosine on Other Inhibitors of Platelet Aggregation. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1649364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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SummaryAdenosine was rapidly incorporated into human platelets, and the inhibitory effect of adenosine on platelet aggregation was correlated with the incorporation process. Adenosine potentiated the inhibitory action of other inhibitors, such as dipyridamole, prostaglandin E1 and Y-3642. The inhibition of aggregation was associated with the preservation of platelet adenine nucleotides and the prevention of ADP release. On the other hand, the radioactive adenine nucleotide pattern of platelets was not substantially affected by inhibitors. The relation of inhibition of aggregation with ADP release was discussed.
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Yoshikawa T, Murakami M, Yoshida N, Seto O, Kondo M. Effects of Superoxide Dismutase and Catalase on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation In Rats. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1665331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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SummaryThe effects of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase on endotoxin-induced experimental disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) were studied in rats. Experimental DIC was induced by a 4 hr sustained infusion of endotoxin at a dose of 100 mg/kg. The rats were subcutaneously injected with SOD at 0.5, 5.0 or 50.0 mg/kg, or catalase at 0.01, 0.1 or 1.0 mg/kg, followed by the continuously infusion of 100 mg/kg/4hr of endotoxin. A preventive effect against DIC was noted in all the parameters, such as fibrinogen and fibrin degradation products, fibrinogen level, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, platelet count and the number of renal glomeruli with fibrin thrombi, in the rats treated with 50.0 mg/kg of SOD or 1.0 mg/kg of catalase. When 50.0 mg/kg of SOD or 1.0 mg/kg of catalse was injected subcutaneously at 1, 2 or 3 hr after the initiation of the endotoxin-infusion, the protective effect against DIC was noted in all the parameters.
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- T Yoshikawa
- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Yoshikawa T, Murakami M, Furukawa Y, Kato H, Takemura S, Kondo M. Lipid Peroxidation and Experimental Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Rats Induced by Endotoxin. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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SummaryThe experimental model of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in rats induced by a 4 hr sustained infusion of 100 mg/kg endotoxin was used to study the relationship between lipid peroxidation and DIC. Serum thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reactive substances, important and damaging products of lipid peroxidation, increased gradually during the infusion of endotoxin. The levels of TBA reactants in serum, abdominal aortic wall and ileum mucosa were significantly increased in rats infused with 100 mg/kg of endotoxin for 4 hr, as compared with the control rats continuously given 11.4 ml of physiological saline for 4 hr. However, the levels in liver and kidney tissues, and in gastric, jejunum and colon mucosa did not increase significantly.
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- T Yoshikawa
- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Yoshikawa T, Murakami M, Kondo M. Effect of Very Low Doses of Aspirin on Endotoxin-Induced Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Rats. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1665339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- T Yoshikawa
- First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamikyo-ku, Kyoto 602, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamikyo-ku, Kyoto 602, Japan
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- First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamikyo-ku, Kyoto 602, Japan
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Yoshikawa T, Murakami M, Furukawa Y, Takemura S, Kondo M. Effects of Ticlopidine and Aspirin on Endotoxin-Induced Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Rats. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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SummaryThe effects of ticlopidine and aspirin on endotoxin-induced experimental disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) were studied in rats. Experimental DIC was induced by a 4 hr sustained infusion of endotoxin at a dose of 100 mg/kg. The rats were intraperitoneally injected with ticlopidine at 2.0, 20.0, 50.0, 100.0 or 200.0 mg/kg, or aspirin at 0.03, 0.3, 3.0 or 30.0 mg/kg, followed by the continuous infusion of 100 mg/kg/4 hr of endotoxin. A preventive effect against DIC was noted in all the parameters, such as fibrinogen and fibrin degradation products (FDP), fibrinogen level, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time (PTT), platelet count and the number of renal glomeruli with fibrin thrombi, in the rats treated with 20.0, 50.0, 100.0 or mg/kg of ticlopidine. Although a preventive effect was also noted in FDP, PTT, platelet count and the number of glomeruli with thrombi in rats treated with 0.03 or 0.3 mg/kg of aspirin, this agent was less effective than ticlopidine.
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- T Yoshikawa
- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Yoshikawa T, Furukawa Y, Murakami M, Watanabe K, Kondo M. Effect of Vitamin E on Endotoxin-Induced Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Rats. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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SummaryExperimental disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) can be induced by 4 hr sustained infusion of endotoxin in a dose of 100 mg/kg in rats. The experimental model of DIC in rats was used to study the preventive effect of vitamin E, α-tocopheryl acetate, against DIC. Before the infusion of endotoxin, 0.01, 0.1, 1.0 or 10.0 mg/kg/day of α-tocopheryl acetate was injected intraperitoneally for 4 successive days. The preventive effect against DIC was noted in all the parameters, such as fibrinogen and fibrin degradation products, fibrinogen level, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, platelet count, and the number of renal glomeruli with fibrin thrombi, in rats treated with 1.0 or 10.0 mg/kg of α-tocopheryl acetate. From these results, it was shown that vitamin E, α-tocopheryl acetate, inhibited endotoxin-induced experimental DIC in rats.
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- T Yoshikawa
- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- The First Department of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Murakami M, Watanabe Y, Edahiro A, Ohara Y, Obuchi S, Kawai H, Kim H, Fujiwara Y, Ihara K, Murakami M, Hirano H. Factors related to dissociation between objective and subjective masticatory function in Japanese community-dwelling elderly adults. J Oral Rehabil 2018; 45:598-604. [PMID: 29761827 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Clinicians' evaluations of older adults sometimes reveal inconsistencies between objective and subjective dental status. This study investigated which factors contribute both to good objective masticatory function (OMF) and the poor subjective masticatory function (SMF) that often becomes a clinical issue. Study participants included 635 elderly community-dwelling Japanese adults who underwent a comprehensive geriatric health examination in 2012. SMF was assessed with a question from the Kihon Checklist on eating difficulties (poor or good). OMF was assessed by a colour-changing gum (poor or good). Also investigated were age, sex, depressive symptoms, instrumental activities of daily living (I-ADLs), number of people who joined the participant at dinner, grip strength, usual walking speed, number of remaining teeth, number of functional teeth and their occlusal force. The group with good OMF and good SMF, defined as group 1, and the group with good OMF but poor SMF, group 2, were compared. Logistic regression analyses confirmed that the number of remaining and functional teeth participants had was statistically unrelated to differences between OMF and SMF. Instead, differences were related to stronger depressive symptoms (OR = 1.67, CI = 1.14-2.44), less ability to conduct I-ADL activities (OR = 0.73, CI = 0.59-0.91), slower usual walking speeds (OR = 0.18, CI = 0.06-0.58) and less occlusal force (OR = 0.99, CI = 0.99-1.00). Depressive symptoms, I-ADLs, and physical function are shown to be significantly related to divergence between objective and subjective masticatory function in elderly Japanese. This suggests that dissociations between objective and subjective dental evaluations of elderly adults indicate need for assessment of their mental and physical function.
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- M Murakami
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
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- International University of Health and Welfare Sanno Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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