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Kawata R, Fujita A, Pholsen N, Iwamoto S, Ota Y. High-Q two-dimensional photonic crystal nanocavity on glass with an upper glass thin film. Opt Lett 2024; 49:2345-2348. [PMID: 38691715 DOI: 10.1364/ol.522068] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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We numerically analyze two-dimensional photonic crystal (PhC) nanocavities on glass with a thin glass film on top of the structure. We investigated a multistep heterostructure GaAs PhC nanocavity located on glass. We found that covering the structure even with a very thin glass film efficiently suppresses unwanted polarization mode conversion occurring due to the asymmetric refractive index environment around the PhC. We also uncovered that the glass-covered structure can exhibit a higher Q factor than that observed in the structure symmetrically cladded with thick glass. We point out that the mode mismatch between the PhC nanocavity and modes in the upper glass film largely contributed to the observed Q-factor enhancement. These observations were further analyzed through the comparison among different types of on-glass PhC nanocavities covered with thin glass films. We also discuss that the in-plane structure of the upper glass film is important for additionally enhancing the Q factor of the nanocavity.
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Yoshimi H, Yamaguchi T, Ishida S, Ota Y, Iwamoto S. Efficient light couplers to topological slow light waveguides in valley photonic crystals. Opt Express 2024; 32:6382-6390. [PMID: 38439342 DOI: 10.1364/oe.512196] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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We numerically and experimentally demonstrate efficient light couplers between topological slow light waveguides in valley photonic crystals (VPhCs) and wire waveguides. By numerical simulations, we obtained a high coupling efficiency of -0.84 dB/coupler on average in the slow light regime of a group index ng = 10 - 30. Experimentally, we fabricated the couplers in a Si slab and measured the transmitted power of the devices. We realized a high coupling efficiency of approximately -1.2 dB/coupler in the slow light region of ng = 10 - 30, which is close to the result from the numerical simulations. These demonstrations will lay the groundwork for low-loss photonic integrated circuits using topological slow light waveguides.
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Onoue M, Saga A, Adachi K, Asada Y, Hirakata T, Iwamoto S, Ueki S, Ebihara N, Matsuda A. Eosinophil extracellular trap formation in the giant papillae of atopic keratoconjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Allergol Int 2024; 73:177-179. [PMID: 37866981 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2023.10.002] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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- Miki Onoue
- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Nakatani S, Yamaguchi M, Iwamoto S. Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty via a frown incision. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2024; 68:50-56. [PMID: 38163816 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-023-01038-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE To assess the outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) via a sclerocorneal frown incision. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative study. METHODS The outcomes of Descement stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) were retrospectively compared between 36 patients (36 eyes) who underwent surgery via a 3.8-mm frown incision (frown incision group) and 20 patients (20 eyes) who underwent surgery via a 4.6-mm straight incision (straight incision group). In all patients, an NS Endo-Inserter was used as the graft inserter and the incision for a frown incision was via the superior sclerocorneal site and for the straight incision via the temporal cornea. DSAEK was performed by the standard technique, except for the incision. At 1 year after surgery, the two groups were compared with respect to the visual acuity, decrease of corneal endothelial cell density, the severity of corneal astigmatism (diopters), the number of sutures for wound closure, and intraoperative/postoperative complications. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of postoperative visual acuity, corneal astigmatism, and intraoperative/postoperative complications one year after surgery. On the other hand, the number of sutures required for wound closure was 1.13 ± 0.42 in the frown incision group, whereas in the straight incision group, it was 3.20 ± 0.40, showing a significant difference (P<0.001). In addition, there was no decreased corneal endothelial cell density associated with the reduction in incision width. CONCLUSIONS A sclerocorneal frown incision is useful for performing DSAEK with an NS Endo-Inserter as it does not affect endothelial cell loss despite its short incision width.
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- Satoru Nakatani
- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-1-3 Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-1-3 Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-1-3 Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan
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Tashiro M, Nakamura A, Kuratani Y, Takada M, Iwamoto S, Oka M, Ando S. Effects of truncations in the N- and C-terminal domains of filensin on filament formation with phakinin in cell-free conditions and cultured cells. FEBS Open Bio 2023; 13:1990-2004. [PMID: 37615966 PMCID: PMC10626283 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Filensin and phakinin are lens fiber cell-specific proteins that constitute the beaded filaments (BFs) that are critical for maintaining lens transparency. In the Shumiya cataract rat, filensin 94 kDa undergoes N- and C-terminal proteolytic processing to give a transient 50 kDa fragment and a final 38 kDa fragment, just before opacification. To characterize the effects of this processing on filensin function, recombinant proteins representing the two filensin fragments, termed Fil(30-416) and Fil(30-369), respectively, were examined. Fil(30-416) lacks the N-terminal 29 amino acids and the C-terminal 248 amino acids. Fil(30-369) lacks the N-terminal 29 residues and the C-terminal 295 residues. In cell-free assembly characterized by electron microscopy, filensin and Fil(30-416) co-polymerized with phakinin and formed rugged, entangled filaments, whereas Fil(30-369) formed only aggregates. In cultured SW-13 and MCF-7 cells expressing fluorescent fusion proteins, filensin and Fil(30-416) co-polymerized with phakinin and formed cytoplasmic sinuous filaments with different widths, while Fil(30-369) gave aggregates. Therefore, while truncation of the N-terminal 29 amino acids did not affect filament formation, truncation of the C-terminal 295 but not the 248 residues resulted in failure of filament formation. These results indicate that the tail B region (residues 370-416) of rat filensin is essential for filament formation with phakinin. Truncation of the tail B region by proteolytic processing in the cataract rat lens might interfere with BF formation and thereby contribute to opacification.
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- Moe Tashiro
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life ScienceSojo UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life ScienceSojo UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life ScienceSojo UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life ScienceSojo UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life ScienceSojo UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Faculty of PharmacyKeio UniversityTokyoJapan
- Present address:
Yokohama University of Pharmacy601 Matano‐cho, Totsuka‐kuYokohama245‐0066Japan
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life ScienceSojo UniversityKumamotoJapan
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Luangapai F, Iwamoto S. Influence of blending and layer-by-layer assembly methods on chitosan-gelatin composite films enriched with curcumin nanoemulsion. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 249:126061. [PMID: 37524290 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126061] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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In this study, gelatin (GE) was composited with chitosan films (CH) and chitosan films incorporated with curcumin nanoemulsion (CH-CNE) through blending and layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly in order to overcome the physical limitations of the chitosan and its incorporated films. Furthermore, the distinctive effects of blending and LbL assembly on the physicochemical parameters of the composite films were assessed. The composite LbL films incorporated with GE exhibited improvement of water vapor barrier, tensile strength, solubility, which contributed to the enhanced antioxidant activity from the single components. By contrast, the composite films of the blending method exhibited greater elongation at break and increased swelling degree. Additionally, the films containing the nanoemulsion exhibited reduced light transmission and increased opacity. The thermal properties indicating the thermal stability and compatibility interactions of the composite films were examined by the glass transition temperature (Tg). Results revealed that the distinctive behavior of the Tg was affected by the compositing method. The LbL films exhibited substantially increased Tg, indicating enhanced thermal stability. The results indicated that the composited films formed via the LbL assembly attained better physicochemical properties and thermal stability, implying higher compatible film than the blending.
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- Fakfan Luangapai
- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
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Gao S, Ota Y, Tian F, Liu T, Iwamoto S. Optimizing the optical and magneto-optical response of all-dielectric metasurfaces with tilted side walls. Opt Express 2023; 31:13672-13682. [PMID: 37157250 DOI: 10.1364/oe.480415] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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All-dielectric metasurfaces based on ferrimagnetic iron garnets are a promising platform for realizing ultra-compact magneto-optical (MO) devices with low loss. However, ferrimagnetic iron garnets are notorious for being intractable on fine nanopatterning, hindering the faithful fabrication of designed nanostructures. In this regard, it is important to assess the influence of fabrication imperfections on the performance of MO metasurfaces. Here, we investigate the optical properties of a MO metasurface with structural imperfections. As the most typical fabrication error, we studied the impact of the tilted side walls of cylindrical garnet disks that constitute the metasurfaces. We found that tilting the side walls drastically degrades the MO response and light transmittance of the device. Nevertheless, it was also found that the performance can be recovered by optimizing the refractive index of the material covering the upper half of the nanodisks.
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Synthetic dimensions, which simulate spatial coordinates using nonspatial degrees of freedom, are drawing interest in topological science and other fields for modeling higher-dimensional phenomena on simple structures. We present the first realization of a synthetic frequency dimension on a silicon ring resonator integrated photonic device fabricated using a CMOS process. We confirm that its coupled modes correspond to a one-dimensional tight-binding model through acquisition of up to 280-GHz bandwidth optical frequency comb-like spectra and by measuring synthetic band structures. Furthermore, we realized two types of gauge potentials along the frequency dimension and probed their effects through the associated band structures. An electric field analog was produced via modulation detuning, whereas effective magnetic fields were induced using synchronized nearest- and second nearest-neighbor couplings. Creation of coupled mode lattices and two effective forces on a monolithic Si CMOS device represents a key step toward wider adoption of topological principles.
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- Armandas Balčytis
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
- Corresponding author:
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Physics and Physico-Informatics, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223-8522, Japan
- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8904, Japan
- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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Luangapai F, Peanparkdee M, Iwamoto S. Effects of a curcumin nanoemulsion on the physico‐chemical properties of chitosan‐based films. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15337] [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: 11/30/2022]
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- Fakfan Luangapai
- Division of Science of Biological Resources United Graduate School of Agricultural Science Gifu University 1‐1 Yanagido Gifu 501‐1193 Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Faculty of Agro‐Industry Kasetsart University Bangkok 10900 Thailand
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources United Graduate School of Agricultural Science Gifu University 1‐1 Yanagido Gifu 501‐1193 Japan
- Department of Applied Life Science Faculty of Applied Biological Science Gifu University 1‐1 Yanagido Gifu 501‐1193 Japan
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Katsumi R, Ota Y, Tajiri T, Kakuda M, Iwamoto S, Akiyama H, Arakawa Y. Unidirectional output from a quantum-dot single-photon source hybrid integrated on silicon. Opt Express 2021; 29:37117-37127. [PMID: 34808790 DOI: 10.1364/oe.440218] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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We report a quantum-dot single-photon source (QD SPS) hybrid integrated on a silicon waveguide embedding a photonic crystal mirror, which reflects photons and enables efficient unidirectional output from the waveguide. The silicon waveguide is constituted of a subwavelength grating so as to maintain the high efficiency even under the presence of stacking misalignment accompanied by hybrid integration processes. Experimentally, we assembled the hybrid photonic structure by transfer printing and demonstrated single-photon generation from a QD and its unidirectional output from the waveguide. These results point out a promising approach toward scalable integration of SPSs on silicon quantum photonics platforms.
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Takahashi S, Tamaki S, Yamashita K, Yamaguchi T, Ueda T, Iwamoto S. Transmission properties of microwaves at an optical Weyl point in a three-dimensional chiral photonic crystal. Opt Express 2021; 29:27127-27136. [PMID: 34615134 DOI: 10.1364/oe.431233] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microwave transmission measurements were performed for a three-dimensional (3D) layer-by-layer chiral photonic crystal (PhC), whose photonic band structure contains 3D singular points, Weyl points. For the frequency and wavevector in the vicinity of a Weyl point, the transmitted intensity was found to be inversely proportional to the square of the propagation length. In addition, the transmitted wave was well-collimated in the plane parallel to the PhC layers, even for point-source incidence. When a plane wave was incident on the PhC containing metal scatters, the planar wavefront was reconstructed after the transmission, indicating a cloaking effect.
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Kutsuzawa T, Matsumoto H, Kurita D, Iwamoto S, Ozawa S, Haida M. Change in Contralateral Muscle Blood Volume During Passive Unilateral Muscle Stretching Before and After Surgery. Tokai J Exp Clin Med 2021; 46:69-74. [PMID: 34216478] [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] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Passive muscle stretching is a common physical therapy for critically ill patients in the intensive care units. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of unilateral passive stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle (GM) before and after surgery on blood volume (BV) in the contralateral (non-stretched) GM in patients who are sedated after surgery. METHODS We enrolled eight patients with esophageal cancer. The patients completed two sessions of passive cyclical stretching (20-s hold, 10-s release, 10 cycles) of the right GM: one before surgery (awake) and one after (under sedation). We used near-infrared spectroscopy to measure the BV in the stretched and contralateral GM. BV kinetics were compared between the ipsilateral and contralateral GM. RESULTS In seven of the eight patients, BV in the stretched GM decreased during stretching and increased during the stretch-relaxation phase, both before and after surgery. Both before and after surgery, the change in the BV in the contralateral GM was inversely synchronized to the stretching cycle. CONCLUSIONS Unilateral passive stretching of the GM influenced the microcirculation of the contralateral GM. The mechanism underlying the synchronous change in the BV in the contralateral GM remains to be clarified.
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- Tomoko Kutsuzawa
- Faculty of Nursing, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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Koga T, Sasaki F, Saeki K, Tsuchiya S, Okuno T, Ohba M, Ichiki T, Iwamoto S, Uzawa H, Kitajima K, Meno C, Nakamura E, Tada N, Fukui Y, Kikuta J, Ishii M, Sugimoto Y, Nakao M, Yokomizo T. Expression of leukotriene B 4 receptor 1 defines functionally distinct DCs that control allergic skin inflammation. Cell Mol Immunol 2021; 18:1437-1449. [PMID: 33037399 PMCID: PMC8167169 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-020-00559-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor 1 (BLT1) is a chemotactic G protein-coupled receptor expressed by leukocytes, such as granulocytes, macrophages, and activated T cells. Although there is growing evidence that BLT1 plays crucial roles in immune responses, its role in dendritic cells remains largely unknown. Here, we identified novel DC subsets defined by the expression of BLT1, namely, BLT1hi and BLT1lo DCs. We also found that BLT1hi and BLT1lo DCs differentially migrated toward LTB4 and CCL21, a lymph node-homing chemoattractant, respectively. By generating LTB4-producing enzyme LTA4H knockout mice and CD11c promoter-driven Cre recombinase-expressing BLT1 conditional knockout (BLT1 cKO) mice, we showed that the migration of BLT1hi DCs exacerbated allergic contact dermatitis. Comprehensive transcriptome analysis revealed that BLT1hi DCs preferentially induced Th1 differentiation by upregulating IL-12p35 expression, whereas BLT1lo DCs accelerated T cell proliferation by producing IL-2. Collectively, the data reveal an unexpected role for BLT1 as a novel DC subset marker and provide novel insights into the role of the LTB4-BLT1 axis in the spatiotemporal regulation of distinct DC subsets.
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- Tomoaki Koga
- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, 860-0811, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Laboratory of Genome Research, Research Institute for Diseases of Old Age, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Laboratory of Genome Research, Research Institute for Diseases of Old Age, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Division of Immunogenetics, Department of Immunobiology and Neuroscience, Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Immunology and Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine and Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Immunology and Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine and Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, 860-0811, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan.
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Peanparkdee M, Borompichaichartkul C, Iwamoto S. Bioaccessibility and antioxidant activity of phenolic acids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins of encapsulated Thai rice bran extracts during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Food Chem 2021; 361:130161. [PMID: 34051598 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Encapsulation technique was applied to improve the stability of bioactive compounds in bran extracts from Thai rice cultivars (Khao Dawk Mali 105, Kiaw Ngu, Hom Nil, and Leum Pua), using three carriers including gelatin, gum Arabic, and the mixture of gelatin and gum Arabic. The microcapsules obtained using gelatin provided a higher production yield of 76.08, 85.63, 85.63 and 85.59%, respectively. A greater encapsulation efficiency was also observed in the extracts encapsulated with gelatin (93.45, 95.91, 91.19 and 95.09%, respectively). After simulated gastric and intestinal digestion, the microcapsules formed by using gelatin exhibited the higher release of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity than unencapsulated extracts. However, the extracts encapsulated using gelatin and gum Arabic complex yielded the lowest release of bioactive compounds and their antioxidant activity after simulated digestion. The overall results showed that gelatin was an appropriate carrier that could protect bioactive compounds from the digestion conditions.
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- Methavee Peanparkdee
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand; Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Emerging Process for Food Functionality Design (EPFFD) Research Unit, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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Yoshimi H, Yamaguchi T, Katsumi R, Ota Y, Arakawa Y, Iwamoto S. Experimental demonstration of topological slow light waveguides in valley photonic crystals. Opt Express 2021; 29:13441-13450. [PMID: 33985077 DOI: 10.1364/oe.422962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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We experimentally demonstrate topological slow light waveguides in valley photonic crystals (VPhCs). We employed a bearded interface formed between two topologically-distinct VPhCs patterned in an air-bridged silicon slab. The interface supports both topological and non-topological slow light modes below the light line. By means of optical microscopy, we observed light propagation in the topological mode in the slow light regime with a group index ng over 30. Furthermore, we confirmed light transmission via the slow light mode even under the presence of sharp waveguide bends. In comparison between the topological and non-topological modes, we found that the topological mode exhibits much more efficient waveguiding than the trivial one, demonstrating topological protection in the slow light regime. This work paves the way for exploring topological slow-light devices compatible with existing photonics technologies.
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Akira O, Morita S, Iwamoto S, Hara H, Tanioka H, Satake H, Kataoka M, Tsuji A, Ando M, Sakamoto J, Yamaguchi K. P-4 The relationship between quality of life, adverse events, and treatment efficacy in treatment with first-line chemotherapy plus cetuximab for unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer: Results of phase II QUACK trial. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.04.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Peanparkdee M, Patrawart J, Iwamoto S. Physicochemical stability and in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins from Thai rice bran extracts. Food Chem 2020; 329:127157. [PMID: 32504918 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The processing and digestive stability of ethanolic extracts from four Thai rice bran varieties, namely Khao Dawk Mali 105, Hom Nil, Kiaw Ngu, and Leum Pua, were assessed by applying different thermal and pH conditions, as well as in vitro gastrointestinal digestion models. High-performance liquid chromatography, Folin-Ciocalteu analysis, as well as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays were used to determine the chemical composition, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant activity. Thermal treatment at 100 °C for 15 min induced the degradation of phenolic components and TPC, whereas the antioxidant activities measured by DPPH and FRAP assays remained stable after the heat treatment. Higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity values were observed in the extracts incubated at acidic pH levels of 3 and 5. After simulated digestion, all extracts exhibited the decrease of phenolic compounds and anthocyanin contents, as well as antioxidant activities.
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- Methavee Peanparkdee
- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Co-operative Academic Institute (CAI), Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
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Koiwa C, Nakatani S, Inomata T, Yamaguchi M, Iwamoto S, Murakami A. Multiple excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomies for Avellino corneal dystrophy: a case report. Int J Ophthalmol 2020; 13:841-844. [PMID: 32420235 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2020.05.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Chihiro Koiwa
- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan.,Department of Strategic Operating Room Management and Improvement, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan.,Department of Hospital Administration, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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Wang L, Hibino A, Suganuma S, Ebihara A, Iwamoto S, Mitsui R, Tani A, Shimada M, Hayakawa T, Nakagawa T. Preference for particular lanthanide species and thermal stability of XoxFs in Methylorubrum extorquens strain AM1. Enzyme Microb Technol 2020; 136:109518. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2020.109518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yoshimi H, Yamaguchi T, Ota Y, Arakawa Y, Iwamoto S. Slow light waveguides in topological valley photonic crystals. Opt Lett 2020; 45:2648-2651. [PMID: 32356838 DOI: 10.1364/ol.391764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Valley photonic crystals (VPhCs) are an attractive platform for the implementation of topologically protected optical waveguides in photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The realization of slow light modes in the topological waveguides may lead to further miniaturization and functionalization of the PICs. In this Letter, we report an approach to realize topological slow light waveguides in semiconductor-slab-based VPhCs. We show that a bearded interface of two topologically distinct VPhCs can support topological kink modes with large group indices over 100 within the topological bandgap. We numerically demonstrate robust light propagation in the topological slow light waveguide with large group indices of ∼60, even under the presence of sharp bends. Our work opens a novel route to implement topological slow light waveguides in a way compatible with current PIC technology.
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Ahmed R, Ashimori A, Iwamoto S, Matsui T, Nakahata Y, Bessho Y. Replicative senescent human cells possess altered circadian clocks with a prolonged period and delayed peak-time. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 11:950-973. [PMID: 30738414 PMCID: PMC6382424 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Over the last decade, a wide array of evidence has been accumulated that disruption of circadian clock is prone to cause age-related diseases and premature aging. On the other hand, aging has been identified as one of the risk factors linked to the alteration of circadian clock. These evidences suggest that the processes of aging and circadian clock feedback on each other at the animal level. However, at the cellular level, we recently revealed that the primary fibroblast cells derived from Bmal1-/- mouse embryo, in which circadian clock is completely disrupted, do not demonstrate the acceleration of cellular aging, i.e., cellular senescence. In addition, little is known about the impact of cellular senescence on circadian clock. In this study, we show for the first time that senescent cells possess a longer circadian period with delayed peak-time and that the variability in peak-time is wider in the senescent cells compared to their proliferative counterparts, indicating that senescent cells show alterations of circadian clock. We, furthermore, propose that investigation at cellular level is a powerful and useful approach to dissect molecular mechanisms of aging in the circadian clock.
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- Rezwana Ahmed
- Laboratory of Gene Regulation Research, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
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- Laboratory of Gene Regulation Research, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
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- Laboratory of Gene Regulation Research, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
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- Laboratory of Gene Regulation Research, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
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- Laboratory of Gene Regulation Research, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
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- Laboratory of Gene Regulation Research, Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, Japan
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Peanparkdee M, Iwamoto S. Encapsulation for Improvingin VitroGastrointestinal Digestion of Plant Polyphenols and Their Applications in Food Products. Food Reviews International 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2020.1733595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Methavee Peanparkdee
- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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Pongsumpun P, Iwamoto S, Siripatrawan U. Response surface methodology for optimization of cinnamon essential oil nanoemulsion with improved stability and antifungal activity. Ultrason Sonochem 2020; 60:104604. [PMID: 31539730 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2019.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The optimum formulation and ultrasonic condition for fabrication of cinnamon essential oil (CEO) nanoemulsion were determined using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The CEO nanoemulsions were formed using an ultrasonic bath (43 kHz at power output of 210 W) and an ultrasonic probe (24 kHz at power of 400 W). Probe ultrasonication outperformed bath ultrasonication since it produced nanoemulsions with smaller droplet size, narrower size distribution as measured using polydispersity index (PDI), and higher viscosity. The influences of sonication time of 180.23-351.77 s, temperature of 4.82-45.18 °C, and Tween® 80 concentration of 1-3% w/w on the droplet size, PDI, and viscosity were investigated using RSM based on Box-Behnken design (BBD). The RSM revealed that the sonication time of 266 s, temperature of 4.82 °C, and Tween® 80 of 3% w/w produced the optimum CEO nanoemulsion with droplet size of 65.98 nm, PDI of 0.15, and viscosity of 1.67 mPa.s. Moreover, the optimum nanoemulsion had good stability in terms of droplet size and PDI when storing at 4, 30, and 45 °C for 90 days. The antifungal activity of the optimum CEO nanoemulsion was then investigated against Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus arrhizus, Penicillium sp., and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in comparison to CEO coarse emulsion. The results showed that the CEO nanoemulsion had better antifungal activity than coarse emulsion of CEO.
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- Puntipa Pongsumpun
- Program in Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Lin W, Ota Y, Iwamoto S, Arakawa Y. Spin-dependent directional emission from a quantum dot ensemble embedded in an asymmetric waveguide. Opt Lett 2019; 44:3749-3752. [PMID: 31368959 DOI: 10.1364/ol.44.003749] [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: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, we examine a photonic wire waveguide embedded with an ensemble of quantum dots (QDs) that directionally emits into the waveguide depending on the spin state of the ensemble. The directional emission is facilitated by the spin-orbit interaction of light. The waveguide has a two-step stair-like cross section and QDs are embedded only in the upper step, such that the circular polarization of emission from the spin-polarized QDs controls the direction of the radiation. We numerically verify that more than 70% of the radiation from the ensemble emitter is toward a specific direction in the waveguide. We also examine a microdisk resonator with a stair-like edge, which supports selective coupling of the QD ensemble radiation into a whispering gallery mode that rotates unidirectionally. Our study provides a foundation for spin-dependent optoelectronic devices.
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Okumura Y, Inomata T, Miyamoto S, Nakatani S, Hiratsuka Y, Yamaguchi M, Iwamoto S, Murakami A. Donor characteristics and risk factors for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination in storage medium for corneal transplantation: A 10-year retrospective study. Transpl Infect Dis 2019; 21:e13123. [PMID: 31165536 DOI: 10.1111/tid.13123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the donor characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination in storage medium before transfer of corneas to preservation medium for corneal transplantation, in order to identify donor characteristic risk factors for MRSA contamination. METHODS This retrospective, cross-sectional study was performed using Juntendo Eye Bank records for all corneal transplantation procedures. Storage medium (EP-II® ) cultures for right eyes were included for the period between July 2008 and December 2017. The following donor characteristics were collected: age, sex, cause of death, history of cataract surgery, death-to-enucleation interval, death-to-preservation interval, and endothelial cell density (ECD). Donor characteristics were compared between MRSA and non-MRSA contamination groups. Odds ratios (ORs) for donor-related risk factors for MRSA contamination were determined using logistic regression. RESULTS In total, 370 storage medium samples were examined; 222 were positive for bacterial cultures (60.0%) and 36 were MRSA-positive (9.7%). Donor age was significantly higher in the MRSA contamination group than in the non-MRSA contamination group (86.1 ± 9.5 years vs 75.9 ± 15.9 years, P < 0.001). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that MRSA contamination risk factors were older age (OR = 1.07; 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.03-1.11) and decreased ECD (OR = 0.9993; 95% CI: 0.9986-0.9992). The fully adjusted OR for every year of age as a risk factor for MRSA contamination was 1.07 (95% CI: 1.03-1.11). CONCLUSIONS Aging was a risk factor for MRSA contamination in storage medium. Careful pre-banking assessment of elderly donor corneas is needed to prevent intractable postoperative MRSA infection.
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- Yuichi Okumura
- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Strategic Operating Room Management and Improvement, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Strategic Operating Room Management and Improvement, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Shomura M, Okabe H, Tejima Y, Yaguchi N, Iwamoto S, Sakurai D. Nurse managers’ self-evaluations of their management competencies and factors associated with their ability to develop staff. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v9n8p99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to clarify how Japanese nurse managers (i.e., “shunin”) or higher-ranked positions self-rate their nursing management competencies and to identify factors associated with their ability to develop staff. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on the 41-item Management Index for Nurses. This index assesses the competencies related to six components of nursing management: planning, motivating staff, developing staff, communication, organization, and ensuring safety. The total possible score is 205 points. The mean percentage score for each component was calculated based on the responses from 118 participants (107 women; mean age = 44.1 ± 7.0 years). Results showed that the mean percentage score for competencies related to ensuring safety was, by far, the highest (71.8%), and the lowest was for competencies related to organization (47.6%). Principal factors found to be associated with participants’ ability to develop staff were “gathering and using information” (a subscale of “educational background and interests”) and “supportiveness of the work environment”. These results suggest that, to improve nurse managers’ competencies related to their ability to develop staff, hospitals need to establish continuing education systems that offer nurse managers convenient educational opportunities in management science, either on-site or at a higher education institution; and develop an in-house support system that enables managers to obtain counseling when practical management concerns cause them stress.
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Matsuda A, Asada Y, Suita N, Iwamoto S, Hirakata T, Yokoi N, Ohkawa Y, Okada Y, Yokomizo T, Ebihara N. Transcriptome profiling of refractory atopic keratoconjunctivitis by RNA sequencing. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2019; 143:1610-1614.e6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2018.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Peanparkdee M, Patrawart J, Iwamoto S. Effect of extraction conditions on phenolic content, anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity of bran extracts from Thai rice cultivars. J Cereal Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2019.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Luangapai F, Peanparkdee M, Iwamoto S. Biopolymer films for food industries: properties, applications, and future aspects based on chitosan. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.7831/ras.7.0_59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Fakfan Luangapai
- Department of Life Science and Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Life Science and Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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Yoshida S, Iwamoto S, Fueta Y, Ueno S, Sekino Y, Nomura Y, Kanda Y. The malformation of Purkinje cells becomes the sensing tool for developmental neurotoxicity; its potential and limitation. Toxicol Lett 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.06.053] [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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Fong CF, Ota Y, Iwamoto S, Arakawa Y. Scheme for media conversion between electronic spin and photonic orbital angular momentum based on photonic nanocavity. Opt Express 2018; 26:21219-21234. [PMID: 30119426 DOI: 10.1364/oe.26.021219] [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: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Light with nonzero orbital angular momentum (OAM) or twisted light is promising for quantum communication applications such as OAM-entangled photonic qubits. Methods and devices for the conversion of the photonic OAM to photonic spin angular momentum (SAM), as well as for the photonic SAM to electronic SAM transformation are known but the direct conversion between the photonic OAM and electronic SAM is not available within a single device. Here, we propose a scheme which converts photonic OAM to electronic SAM and vice versa within a single nanophotonic device. We employed a photonic crystal nanocavity with an embedded quantum dot (QD) which confines an electron spin as a stationary qubit. The confined spin-polarized electrons could recombine with holes to give circularly polarized emission, which could drive the rotation of the nanocavity modes via the strong optical spin-orbit interaction. The rotating modes then radiate light with nonzero OAM, allowing this device to serve as a transmitter. As this can be a unitary process, the time-reversed case enables the device to function as a receiver. This scheme could be generalized to other systems with a resonator and quantum emitters such as a microdisk and defects in diamond for example. Our scheme shows the potential for realizing an (ultra)compact electronic SAM-photonic OAM interface to accommodate OAM as an additional degree of freedom for quantum information purposes.
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Uchiyama H, Oshima Y, Patterson R, Iwamoto S, Shiomi J, Shimamura K. Phonon Lifetime Observation in Epitaxial ScN Film with Inelastic X-Ray Scattering Spectroscopy. Phys Rev Lett 2018; 120:235901. [PMID: 29932681 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.120.235901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Phonon-phonon scattering dominates the thermal properties in nonmetallic materials, and it directly influences device performance in applications. The understanding of the scattering has been progressing using computational approaches, and the direct and systematic observation of phonon modes that include momentum dependences is desirable. We report experimental data on the phonon dispersion curves and lifetimes in an epitaxially grown ScN film using inelastic x-ray scattering measurements. The momentum dependence of the optical phonon lifetimes is estimated from the spectral width, and the highest-energy phonon mode around the zone center is found to possess a short lifetime of 0.21 ps. A comparison with first-principles calculations shows that our observed phonon lifetimes are quantitatively explained by three-body phonon-phonon interactions.
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- H Uchiyama
- Research and Utilization Division, Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), SPring-8, 1-1-1 Koto, Sayo, Hyogo 679-5198, Japan
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- Optical Single Crystals Group, Environment and Energy Materials Research Division, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Optical Single Crystals Group, Environment and Energy Materials Research Division, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Peanparkdee M, Yamauchi R, Iwamoto S. Stability of bioactive compounds from Thai Riceberry bran extract encapsulated within gelatin matrix during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Ryo Yamauchi
- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological SciencesGifu University Gifu 501‐1193 Japan
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- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological SciencesGifu University Gifu 501‐1193 Japan
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- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological SciencesGifu University Gifu 501‐1193 Japan
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Kinoshita M, Takechi K, Nagao Y, Izumi S, Arai Y, Shirono R, Iwamoto S, Takao S, Noda S, Ueno J, Harada M. Abstract No. 694 The impact of virtual liver parenchymal perfusion using existing 3-dimensional workstation and simulation software in conventional transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Peanparkdee M, Yamauchi R, Iwamoto S. Characterization of Antioxidants Extracted from Thai Riceberry Bran Using Ultrasonic-Assisted and Conventional Solvent Extraction Methods. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-017-2047-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Fukuda H, Uchida Y, Song J, Onishi T, Yamaji N, Iwamoto S, Notani M, Yoshikawa H, Abe K. Importance of dementia exercise with activities of the intensive comprehensive community care course in rural community dwellers. J Neurol Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.08.927] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Bando H, Kato T, Yoshino T, Muro K, Yamazaki K, Yamaguchi T, Oki E, Iwamoto S, Tsuji A, Nakayama G, Emi Y, Touyama T, Nakamura M, Kotaka M, Kagawa Y, Taniguchi H, Sakisaka H, Yamanaka T, Kanazawa A. Primary efficacy results and clinical impact of UGT1A1 genotype on safety from a Phase II study of FOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: The QUATTRO study. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx393.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ota Y, Kakuda M, Watanabe K, Iwamoto S, Arakawa Y. Thresholdless quantum dot nanolaser. Opt Express 2017; 25:19981-19994. [PMID: 29041684 DOI: 10.1364/oe.25.019981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/06/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Thresholdless lasing is an outstanding challenge in laser science and is achievable only in devices having near unity quantum efficiency even when not lasing. Such lasers are expected to exhibit featureless linear light output curves. However, such thresholdless behavior hinders identification of the laser transition, triggering a long-lasting argument on how to identify the lasing. Here, we demonstrate thresholdless lasing in a semiconductor quantum dot nanolaser with a photonic crystal nanocavity. We employ cavity resonant excitation for enabling the thresholdless operation via focused carrier injection into high cavity field regions. Under conventional (above bandgap) excitation, the same nanolaser exhibits a typical thresholded lasing transition, thereby facilitating a systematic comparison between the thresholdless and thresholded laser transitions in the single device. Our approach enables a clear verification of the thresholdless lasing and reveals core elements for its realization using quantum dots, paving the way to the development of ultimately energy-efficient nanolasers.
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Sugita J, Asada Y, Ishida W, Iwamoto S, Sudo K, Suto H, Matsunaga T, Fukuda K, Fukushima A, Yokoi N, Ohno T, Azuma M, Ebihara N, Saito H, Kubo M, Nakae S, Matsuda A. Contributions of Interleukin-33 and TSLP in a papain-soaked contact lens-induced mouse conjunctival inflammation model. Immun Inflamm Dis 2017; 5:515-525. [PMID: 28730605 PMCID: PMC5691312 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pathological changes of severe chronic allergic conjunctivitis are driven not only via acquired immunity but also via innate immunity. Type 2 immune response-initiating cytokines may play some roles as innate immunity-dependent components of the ocular surface inflammation. To investigate the involvement of type 2 immune response-initiating cytokines in innate immunity-dependent, papain-induced conjunctival inflammation model using IL-25-, IL-33-, and TSLP receptor (TSLPR)-knockout (KO) mice with reference to basophils and ILC2. METHODS Papain-soaked contact lenses (papain-CLs) were installed in the conjunctival sacs of C57BL/6-IL-25 KO, IL-33 KO, TSLPR KO, Rag2 KO, Bas-TRECK, and wild-type mice and their eyes were sampled at day 5. The eosinophil and basophil infiltration in papain-CL model was evaluated histologically and cytokine expression was examined. To clarify the roles of basophils and ILC2, basophil/ILC2-depletion experiments were carried out. RESULTS Papain-induced conjunctival inflammation exhibited eosinophil infiltration and upregulation of Th2 cytokine expression. Reduction of eosinophil and basophil infiltration and attenuated Th2 cytokine expression were observed in the papain-CL model using IL-33 KO and TSLPR KO mice. Depletion of basophils or ILC2s in the conjunctivae of the papain-CL model reduced eosinophil infiltration. CONCLUSIONS Innate immunity-driven type 2 immune responses of the ocular surface are dependent on IL-33, TSLP, basophils, and ILC2. These components may be possible therapeutic targets for refractory allergic keratoconjunctivitis.
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- Jobu Sugita
- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Japan Frontier Research Initiative, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Japan Frontier Research Initiative, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kochi University School of Medicine, Nankoku, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Animal Research Center, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Atopy Research Center, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,SEED contact lens CO. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kochi University School of Medicine, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kochi University School of Medicine, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Molecular Immunology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Molecular Immunology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Pathology, Research Institute for Biological Sciences, Tokyo University of Sciences, Chiba, Japan
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- Japan Frontier Research Initiative, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Ocular Atopic Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Peanparkdee M, Iwamoto S, Yamauchi R. Preparation and Release Behavior of Gelatin-Based Capsules of Antioxidants from Ethanolic Extracts of Thai Riceberry Bran. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-017-1945-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Isogai Y, Yokose T, Maeda T, Akiyama M, Onogi S, Masuda T, Iwamoto S, Ohmachi T. A new device, op-rheometbr system for analysis of viscosity and viscoelasticity of blood and clinical application. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-1984-42-318] [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: 11/15/2022]
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- Y. Isogai
- 3rd Department of Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105
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- 3rd Department of Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105
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- 3rd Department of Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105
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- 3rd Department of Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105
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- Dept. of Polymer Chemistry, Kyoto University, Kyoto
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- Dept. of Polymer Chemistry, Kyoto University, Kyoto
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- Iwamoto Seisakusyo, Co., Ltd. Kyoto, Japan
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- Iwamoto Seisakusyo, Co., Ltd. Kyoto, Japan
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Jhang YH, Mochida R, Tanabe K, Takemasa K, Sugawara M, Iwamoto S, Arakawa Y. Direct modulation of 1.3 μm quantum dot lasers on silicon at 60 °C. Opt Express 2016; 24:18428-18435. [PMID: 27505806 DOI: 10.1364/oe.24.018428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We demonstrate direct modulation of an InAs/GaAs quantum dot (QD) laser on Si. A Fabry-Pérot QD laser was integrated on Si by an ultraviolet-activated direct bonding method, and a cavity was formed using cleaved facets without HR/AR coatings. The bonded laser was operated under continuous-wave pumping at room temperature with a threshold current of 41 mA and a maximum output power of 30 mW (single facet). Even with such a simple device structure and fabrication process, our bonded laser is directly modulated using a 10 Gbps non-return-to-zero signal with an extinction ratio of 1.9 dB at room temperature. Furthermore, 6 Gbps modulation with an extinction ratio of 4.5 dB is achieved at temperatures up to 60 °C without any current or voltage adjustment. These results of device performances indicate an encouraging demonstration on III-V QD lasers on Si for the applications of the photonic integrated circuits.
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Iwamoto S, Hazama S, Kin H, Takemoto H, Kobayashi K, Takahashi Y, Kobayashi M, Maeda H, Nagata N, Oba K, Sakamoto J, Mishima H. P-157 A phase II study of XELOX and Cetuximab (Erbitux) as first-line therapy in patients with KRAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (FLEET2). Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw199.151] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Inada R, Murotani K, Iwamoto S, Kaibori M, Ishizaki M, Iida H, Matsui K, Oishi M, Mastumoto T, Michiura T, Inoue K, Mishima H, Kon M, Hamada M. P-062 Correlation of histological Tumor Regression Grading (TRG) with radiological response and long-term outcome after preoperative chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases: a propensity score matching analysis. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw199.60] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Quantum dots enable strong carrier confinement and exhibit a delta-function like density of states, offering significant improvements to laser performance and high-temperature stability when used as a gain medium. However, quantum dot lasers have been limited to photonic cavities that are diffraction-limited and further miniaturization to meet the demands of nanophotonic-electronic integration applications is challenging based on existing designs. Here we introduce the first quantum dot-based plasmonic laser to reduce the cross-sectional area of nanowire quantum dot lasers below the cutoff limit of photonic modes while maintaining the length in the order of the lasing wavelength. Metal organic chemical vapor deposition grown GaAs-AlGaAs core-shell nanowires containing InGaAs quantum dot stacks are placed directly on a silver film, and lasing was observed from single nanowires originating from the InGaAs quantum dot emission into the low-loss higher order plasmonic mode. Lasing threshold pump fluences as low as ∼120 μJ/cm(2) was observed at 7 K, and lasing was observed up to 125 K. Temperature stability from the quantum dot gain, leading to a high characteristic temperature was demonstrated. These results indicate that high-performance, miniaturized quantum dot lasers can be realized with plasmonics.
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- Jinfa Ho
- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics and ‡Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo , 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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Yamashita S, Shibata N, Boku-Ikeda A, Abe E, Inayama A, Yamaguchi T, Higuma A, Inagaki K, Tsuyuzaki T, Iwamoto S, Ohno S, Yokogawa T, Nishikawa K, Biswas KB, Nabi AHMN, Nakagawa T, Suzuki F, Ebihara A. Escherichia coli-based production of recombinant ovine angiotensinogen and its characterization as a renin substrate. BMC Biotechnol 2016; 16:33. [PMID: 27052373 PMCID: PMC4823841 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-016-0265-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Angiotensinogen (ANG) is a macromolecular precursor of angiotensin, which regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance. ANG is specifically cleaved by renin, an aspartic protease, to initiate the angiotensin-processing cascade. Ovine ANG (oANG) from sheep plasma has been shown to be a better substrate for human renin, and it has been used in clinical renin assays. To expand the availability of oANG, we aimed to produce milligram levels of recombinant oANG using an Escherichia coli expression system. Results When recombinant oANG was expressed from a T7 promoter in various E. coli strains at 37 °C, it accumulated in the insoluble fraction. However, by expressing oANG at 37 °C from a tac promoter, which has weaker transcriptional activity than a T7 promoter, we significantly elevated the ratio of soluble to insoluble recombinant oANG. Using a novel culturing system and auto-induction culture medium, we purified tac-expressed recombinant oANG to homogeneity, with a yield of 4.0 mg per liter of culture. Based on size-exclusion gel filtration analysis and dynamic light scattering analysis, the resulting purified oANG is a monomer in solution. The circular dichroism spectrum of E. coli-expressed recombinant oANG was similar to that of oANG expressed in CHO cells. Differential scanning fluorimetry showed that both preparations undergo a two-state transition during thermal denaturation, and the melting temperatures of recombinant oANG expressed in E. coli and CHO cells were 49.4 ± 0.16 °C and 51.6 ± 0.19 °C, respectively. The Km values of both oANG preparations were similar; the kcat value of E. coli-expressed recombinant oANG was slightly higher than that of CHO-expressed oANG. Conclusions Recombinant oANG expressed in E. coli functions as a human renin substrate. This study presents an E. coli-based system for the rapid production of milligram quantities of a human renin substrate, which will be useful for both fundamental and clinical studies on renin and hypertension. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12896-016-0265-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Shinji Yamashita
- United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan.
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Peanparkdee M, Iwamoto S, Borompichaichartkul C, Duangmal K, Yamauchi R. Microencapsulation of bioactive compounds from mulberry (Morus albaL.) leaf extracts by protein-polysaccharide interactions. Int J Food Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Methavee Peanparkdee
- Division of Science of Biological Resources; United Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Gifu University; 1-1 Yanagido Gifu 501-1193 Japan
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources; United Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Gifu University; 1-1 Yanagido Gifu 501-1193 Japan
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- Department of Food Technology; Faculty of Science; Chulalongkorn University; 254 Phayathai Road Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand
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- Department of Food Technology; Faculty of Science; Chulalongkorn University; 254 Phayathai Road Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources; United Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Gifu University; 1-1 Yanagido Gifu 501-1193 Japan
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- Methavee Peanparkdee
- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University
- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Division of Science of Biological Resources, United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University
- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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Ota Y, Iwamoto S, Arakawa Y. Asymmetric out-of-plane power distribution in a two-dimensional photonic crystal nanocavity. Opt Lett 2015; 40:3372-3375. [PMID: 26176472 DOI: 10.1364/ol.40.003372] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Conventional air-bridge two-dimensional photonic crystal (2D-PhC) nanocavities emit light with an equal power distribution for upward and downward out-of-plane directions. Some applications, however, require concentration of the radiation in a preferred direction. In this Letter, we design a 2D-PhC nanocavity that radiates dominantly into one of the out-of-plane directions with a narrow far-field distribution. Our design is based on a conventional air-bridge L3 photonic crystal nanocavity. The asymmetric out-of-plane power distribution is achieved solely by adding periodic shallow holes on the slab surface, which also function as a second-order grating for the directional beaming.
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