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Kida H, Feril LB, Irie Y, Endo H, Itaka K, Tachibana K. Influence of Nanobubble Size Distribution on Ultrasound-Mediated Plasmid DNA and Messenger RNA Gene Delivery. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:855495. [PMID: 35721213 PMCID: PMC9198282 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.855495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [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: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The use of nanobubbles (NBs) for ultrasound-mediated gene therapy has recently attracted much attention. However, few studies have evaluated the effect of different NB size distribution to the efficiency of gene delivery into cells. In this study, various size of albumin stabilized sub-micron bubbles were examined in an in vitro ultrasound (1 MHz) irradiation setup in the aim to compare and optimize gene transfer efficiency. Results with pDNA showed that gene transfer efficiency in the presence of NB size of 254.7 ± 3.8 nm was 2.5 fold greater than those with 187.3 ± 4.8 nm. Similarly, carrier-free mRNA transfer efficiency increased in the same conditions. It is suggested that NB size greater than 200 nm contributed more to the delivery of genes into the cytoplasm with ultrasound. Although further experiments are needed to understand the underlying mechanism for this phenomenon, the present results offer valuable information in optimizing of NB for future ultrasound-mediate gene therapy.
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- Hiroshi Kida
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Biofunction Research, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Kida H, Nishimura K, Ogawa K, Watanabe A, Feril LB, Irie Y, Endo H, Kawakami S, Tachibana K. Nanobubble Mediated Gene Delivery in Conjunction With a Hand-Held Ultrasound Scanner. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:363. [PMID: 32300298 PMCID: PMC7145407 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Recent research has revealed that nanobubbles (NBs) can be an effective tool for gene transfection in conjunction with therapeutic ultrasound (US). However, an approach to apply commercially available hand-held diagnostic US scanners for this purpose has not been evaluated as of now. In the present study, we first compared in vitro, the efficiency of gene transfer (pCMV-Luciferase) with lipid-based and albumin-based NBs irradiated by therapeutic US (1MHz, 5.0 W/cm2) in oral squamous carcinoma cell line HSC-2. Secondly, we similarly examined if gene transfer in mice is possible using a clinical hand-held US scanner (2.3MHz, MI 1.0). Results showed that lipid-based NBs induced more gene transfection compared to albumin-based NBs, in vitro. Furthermore, significant gene transfer was also obtained in mice liver with lipid-based NBs. Sub-micro sized bubbles proved to be a powerful gene transfer reagent in combination with conventional hand-held ultrasonic diagnostic device.
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- Hiroshi Kida
- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Informatics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Informatics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Informatics, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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Shibata T, Izaki T, Miyake S, Doi N, Arashiro Y, Shibata Y, Irie Y, Tachibana K, Yamamoto T. Predictors of safety margin for coracoid transfer: a cadaveric morphometric analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:174. [PMID: 31182130 PMCID: PMC6558900 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1212-z] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the bone length available for coracoid transfer without coracoclavicular ligament injury and the distance from the coracoid tip to the attachments of the coracoacromial ligament or pectoralis minor. We hypothesized that cadaver height and the soft tissue attachments on the coracoid process were predictive factors for sufficient bone length for coracoid transfer. Methods This study included 28 shoulders from Japanese cadavers: 19 male and 9 female. The distance from the coracoid tip to the distal attachment of the coracoclavicular ligament and the anterior and posterior margins of the coracoacromial ligament or pectoralis minor on the coracoid process were measured. Results The mean available length for coracoid transfer was 24.8 ± 3.4 mm. There was a significant difference in length between male and female subjects, being 26.0 ± 2.9 mm and 22.2 ± 3.0 mm, respectively (p = 0.004). High positive correlations were found between the length of the coracoid transfer and cadaver’s height (r = 0.48, p = 0.009) and the distance from the coracoid tip to the anterior coracoacromial ligament attachment (r = 0.63, p < 0.001). The receiver operating characteristic curve area under the curve for cadaver height was 0.72 while that for distance from coracoid tip to anterior coracoacromial ligament was 0.88 when predicted for a sufficient length for coracoid transfer > 25 mm. Conclusions Our findings will aid surgeons in preoperative planning and performing of osteotomy of the coracoid safely by predicting the available length of coracoid bone graft.
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- Terufumi Shibata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, 1-1-1 Zokumyoin, Chikushino, Fukuoka, 818-8502, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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Shibata T, Izaki T, Miyake S, Doi N, Shibata Y, Irie Y, Tachibana K, Yamamoto T. Anatomical study of the position and orientation of the coracoclavicular ligaments: Differences in bone tunnel position by gender. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:275-280. [PMID: 30595414 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2018.10.020] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reconstructing both coracoclavicular ligaments following acromioclavicular dislocation has recently been reported to restore the function of the acromioclavicular joint better than traditional procedures. Knowing the appropriate position and orientation of the bone tunnels and the potential risks of neurovascular injuries leads to safe reconstruction. We aimed to answer the following questions: what is the difference in the accurate clavicular bone tunnel positions (BTPs) during coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction between sex, and what are the potential risks for neurovascular injuries? HYPOTHESIS The BTPs differ by sex at the site of coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS We introduced two Kirschner wires into 25 cadaver shoulders (17 male, 8 female), one through the insertion center of the trapezoid ligament and one through the conoid ligament, and measured the distance from the respective Kirschner wire insertion points to the bony landmarks of the clavicle and the oblique angle of each Kirschner wire. The shortest distance from the insertion point of each Kirschner wire to the suprascapular nerve and artery was also measured. RESULTS While the distance from the acromioclavicular joint to the respective Kirschner wire insertion points tended to be longer in males, the ratio of these insertion points to total clavicle length was constant. Other measurements for respective Kirschner wire insertions to the bony landmarks and neurovascular structures were comparable, as were abduction and retroversion angles. The distance from the suprascapular nerve to the insertion point of the conoid ligament at the coracoid process was 13.8±4.0mm, while the distance from the suprascapular artery was 7.1±3.3mm. DISCUSSION Appropriate position and orientation of the bone tunnels, and the ratio of the BTPs to the total clavicular length, aid surgeons in performing the reconstruction. The conoid ligament insertion on the coracoid was just proximal to the suprascapular artery, so surgeons should be careful with conoid insertion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V, cadaver study.
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- Terufumi Shibata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, 1-1-1 Zokumyoin, Chikushino, Fukuoka 818-8502, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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Hoshino K, Irie Y, Mizunuma M, Kawano K, Kitamura T, Ishikura H. Incidence of elevated procalcitonin and presepsin levels after severe trauma: a pilot cohort study. Anaesth Intensive Care 2017; 45:600-604. [PMID: 28911289 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1704500510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Procalcitonin (PCT) and presepsin (PSEP) are useful biomarkers for diagnosing sepsis; however, elevated PCT and PSEP levels may be observed in conditions other than sepsis. We hypothesised that PCT and PSEP levels could increase after severe traumatic injuries. Trauma patients with an Injury Severity Score of ≥16 from October 2013 to September 2015 were enrolled in our study. We examined PCT and PSEP levels and their positive rates on days 0 and 1. PCT and PSEP levels on days 0 and 1 were compared. Risk factors for increasing sepsis biomarker levels were identified by multivariate logistic regression analyses. In this study, 75 patients were included. PCT levels on days 0 and 1 were 0.1±0.4 and 1.8±6.3 ng/ml, respectively (P=0.02). PSEP levels on days 0 and 1 were 221±261 and 222±207 pg/ml, respectively (P=0.98). As per multivariate logistic regression analyses, packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion was the only independent risk factor for higher PCT levels on day 1 (P=0.04). Using PCT to diagnose sepsis in trauma patients on day 1 requires caution. PRBC transfusion was found to be a risk factor for increasing PCT levels. On the other hand, PSEP levels were not affected by trauma during the early phases.
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Narihira K, Watanabe A, Sheng H, Endo H, Feril LB, Irie Y, Ogawa K, Moosavi-Nejad S, Kondo S, Kikuta T, Tachibana K. Enhanced cell killing and apoptosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells with ultrasound in combination with cetuximab coated albumin microbubbles. J Drug Target 2017; 26:278-288. [DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2017.1367005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Kyoichi Narihira
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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Maegawa T, Miyashita O, Irie Y, Imoto H, Naka K. Synthesis and properties of polyimides containing hexaisobutyl-substituted T8 cages in their main chains. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra04860a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We prepared two types of polyimides containing T8 cages in the main chains by polymerization of para-substituted bis(3-aminopropyl)hexaisobutyl-substituted T8 cage, and studied their mechanical, thermal, and optical properties.
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- T. Maegawa
- Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering
- Graduate School of Science and Technology
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Kyoto 606-8585
- Japan
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- Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering
- Graduate School of Science and Technology
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Kyoto 606-8585
- Japan
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- Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering
- Graduate School of Science and Technology
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Kyoto 606-8585
- Japan
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- Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering
- Graduate School of Science and Technology
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Kyoto 606-8585
- Japan
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- Faculty of Molecular Chemistry and Engineering
- Graduate School of Science and Technology
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Kyoto 606-8585
- Japan
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Rahman T, Alshahrani M, Irie Y, Cámara M, Martínez-Pomares L. WS10.7 The role of C-type lectins in the recognition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. J Cyst Fibros 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(15)30068-0] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Murai A, Ishikura H, Nishida T, Irie Y, Kamitani T, Yuge R, Kitamura T, Umemura T. Clinical usefulness of measuring endotoxin activity on ICU admission. Crit Care 2012. [PMCID: PMC3363452 DOI: 10.1186/cc10641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nishida T, Ishikura H, Murai A, Irie Y, Umemura T, Kamitani T, Endo S. Assessment of the usefulness of presepsin (soluble CD14 subtype) in septic patients. Crit Care 2011. [PMCID: PMC3239262 DOI: 10.1186/cc10388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Harada Y, Ogawa K, Irie Y, Endo H, Feril LB, Uemura T, Tachibana K. Ultrasound activation of TiO2 in melanoma tumors. J Control Release 2011; 149:190-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2010.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2010] [Revised: 10/05/2010] [Accepted: 10/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ly H, Inoue H, Irie Y. Experimental and Numerical Study on Temperature Evolution for Rapid Evaluation of Fatigue Limit. EPJ Web of Conferences 2010. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20100638007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Feril LB, Tachibana K, Kondo T, Ogawa R, Zhao QL, Yamaguchi K, Ogawa K, Endo H, Irie Y, Harada Y. Hypotonia-induced cell swelling enhances ultrasound-induced mechanical damage to cancer cells. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2009; 37:3-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10396-009-0241-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2008] [Accepted: 07/25/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Nakata H, Watanabe K, Murakami Y, Gao P, Tsuiji K, Nishimura K, Plotnikoff GA, Kurihara N, Irie Y, Ishige A. Stress on a postpartum mother inhibits the secretion of growth hormone in the offspring and causes persistent growth impairment. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol 2009; 31:433-441. [PMID: 19907718 DOI: 10.1358/mf.2009.31.7.1407221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Children exposed to environmental stress in the early neonatal period often develop psychiatric or somatic diseases in adulthood. In the present study in mice, we examined how postpartum stress on the mother influences their pups and thus tried to provide new insight into the management of idiopathic short stature. The dams were exposed to daily 3-h immobilization stress (IS) only for 3 weeks from the day after delivery. When compared to the pups of nonstressed dams (control pups), those of the IS dams (IS pups) showed lower body weight and height, which persisted even into adulthood. Their nutritional status was normal. The IS pups also showed low serum concentrations of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and poor responses to growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) stimulation on day 22 and were behaviorally hyperactive at 8 weeks. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that the number of pituitary GH-positive cells in response to treatment with GHRH was markedly decreased in the IS pups compared to the control pups. The IS dams did not show apparent behavioral abnormalities except downregulation of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene expression in the hippocampus. These results suggest that the perturbation of GH secretion in the pituitary glands is involved in the lifelong growth impairment of the IS pups.
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- H Nakata
- Center for Kampo Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Gon S, Ookita Y, Tanaka K, Irie Y, Imazeki T. [Midterm survival of valve replacement with Carpentier-Edwards pericardial bioprosthesis in young adults]. Kyobu Geka 2009; 62:778-781. [PMID: 19670777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Biologic prostheses are generally considered to have superior antithrombotic properties but lack durability. We recommend biologic prostheses to elderly patients aged over 65 years old. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the midterm outcomes of aortic or mitral valve replacement with Carpentier-Edwards Pericardial Bioprosthesis (CEP) in patients younger than 60 years old. We performed valve replacement with CEP in 17 patients, aged 60 years or youngers, in the past 10 years. The survival rate and freedom from cardiac death at 9 years was 73.2% and 87.8%, respectively. There was no valve-related thromboembolism, anticoagulant-related hemorrhage, prosthetic valve endocarditis, structual valve dysfunction or re-operation. The midterm durability of the CEP in young patients was excellent. In selection of valve prosthesis, it is important to consider factors such as risk of re-operation as well as taking warfarins, and the patient's life style and wishes.
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- S Gon
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Koshigaya Hospital, Koshigaya, Japan
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Nakata H, Watanabe K, Murakami Y, Gao P, Tsuiji K, Nishimura K, Plotnikoff G, Kurihara N, Irie Y, Ishige A. Stress on a postpartum mother inhibits the secretion of growth hormone in the offspring and causes persistent growth impairment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1358/mf.2009.31.7.1415892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Irie Y, Mizumoto H, Fujino S, Kajiwara T. Reconstruction of cartilage tissue using scaffold-free organoid culture technique. J Biosci Bioeng 2008; 105:450-3. [DOI: 10.1263/jbb.105.450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Received: 12/07/2007] [Accepted: 01/24/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tai TO, Irie Y, Ogawa K. Topographical relationship between the human lateral circumflex femral artery and saphenous nerve. Okajimas Folia Anat Jpn 2006; 82:117-26. [PMID: 16526570 DOI: 10.2535/ofaj.82.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This study was performed to investigate causes of various types of topographical relationship between the lateral circumflex femoral artery (L) and the saphenous nerve (S). Femoral artery (F), deep femoral artery (P), L and S of 186 legs of 93 Japanese adult cadavers were submitted to anatomy. Further, the levels of origin of L in thigh were measured. L were classified into nine types by the origins of L and topographical relationship between L and S. The incidence of various types of L is different among researchers. Our findings proved that these differences were caused by the differences in evaluations of twig from ascending branch (AB) or descending branch (DB) of L. In cases of L originating from F, incidence of L positioned in front of S is significantly higher than L originating from P (p < 0.01). In cases of L originating from F, L positioned in front of S originates from F at the significantly more proximal level compared to L positioned posterior to S (p < 0.001). Furthermore, also in cases of L originating from P, L positioned in front of S originates from P at the significantly more proximal level compared to L positioned posterior to S (p < 0.001). It is supposed that the topographical relationship between L and S changes depending on the artery where L originates and the level of origin of L.
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- Tetsu-o Tai
- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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Irie Y, Mori F, Keung WM, Mizushima Y, Wakabayashi K. Expression of neuronal growth inhibitory factor (metallothionein-III) in the salivary gland. Physiol Res 2006. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.930529] [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: 03/29/2023] Open
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Metallothioneins (MTs) are metal-binding proteins that have been regarded as intrinsic factors for protecting cells and tissues from metal toxicity and oxidants. Among the three major classes of MTs, MT-III is different from other MTs because it has neuronal inhibitory activity and is only expressed in the central nervous system. Recent studies, however, have confirmed that MT-III is also expressed in organs other than the brain. These findings not only indicate that MT-III has a much wider tissue distribution than was originally thought, but also suggest that it might have other unknown activities. In the present study, we examined the human salivary and thyroid glands and demonstrated that the MT-III gene is also expressed in the salivary but not in the thyroid gland. While salivary ducts showed intense immuno-reactivity with anti-MT-III, weak immunoreactivity was observed in acinar cells. This, together with the findings that some neuromodulators (i.e. nerve growth factor, etc.) exist in the salivary gland and that MT-III may participate in the transport in renal tubules, suggest that MT-III may have other functions than cytoprotection in the salivary gland.
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Imazeki T, Irie Y, Katayama Y, Kiyama H, Murai N, Kaki N, Sato Y, Saito M, Shioguchi S, Chiba T. [Surgical treatment for the valvular disease through partial sternotomy]. Kyobu Geka 2004; 57:1177-84. [PMID: 15609653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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213 patients who underwent surgical treatment for the valvular disease through partial sternotomy were studied. We started the minimally invasive valvular surgery in July 1997. All the valvular diseases were indicated for the minimally invasive surgery except for the annulo-aortic ectasia and the concomitant disease with coronary artery bypass surgery. Ascending aorta was selected as an arterial cannulation place if we could choice it through intraoperative echocardiography. Venous cannulae 22-24 Fr were inserted into the venae cavae directly or through right atrium. Negative pressure venous drainage (maximally 90 mmHg) was performed if necessarily. We did single approach as possible. Mortality rate was 3.8%. We could complete 96.2% of our series as a minimally invasive surgery. Post operative intensive care unit (ICU) stay and hospital stay through partial sternotomy were significantly shorter than those through full sternotomy.
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- Takao Imazeki
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Koshigaya Hospital, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Koshigaya, Japan
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Shioguchi S, Irie Y, Chiba T, Saito M, Sato Y, Kaki N, Imazeki T. [Total removal of infected pacemaker lead with cardiopulmonary bypass; report of a case]. Kyobu Geka 2004; 57:881-3. [PMID: 15366575] [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: 04/30/2023]
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The incidence of infection after pacemaker implant has been reported to occur rarely but it's one of the severe complication. Pacemaker lead sometimes imbedded in the right atrial and ventricular wall, and it seemed to be difficult to remove the pacemaker lead by closed techniques. The optimal treatment is total removal generator and pacing lead, therefore, it is necessary to remove with cardiopulmonary bypass. Septicemia caused by infections retained pacemaker lead developed in an 87-year-old man. Following antibiotic therapy, the lead was successfully removed by cardiotomy on cardiopulmonary bypass. Total removal with cardiopulmonary bypass would be recommended.
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- Souichi Shioguchi
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Koshigaya Hospital Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Koshigaya, Japan
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Yatsunami M, Tai T, Irie Y, Ogawa K, Miyauchi R. A morphological study on the human obturator externus muscle with reference to anomalous muscle and anomalous fasciculus originating from the obturator externus muscle. Okajimas Folia Anat Jpn 2004; 80:103-14. [PMID: 15134328 DOI: 10.2535/ofaj.80.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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To elucidate the essential nature of the human obturator externus muscle (OE), the gross anatomy of the anomalous muscle and anomalous fasciculus originating from this muscle as well as the posterior division of the obturator nerve (P) were examined in 73 thighs of 45 Japanese adult cadavers. The investigation of anomalous muscle and anomalous fasciculus was effected by observation of the supernumerary muscular branch and supernumerary muscular twig from the P. The anomalous muscle occurring between the adductor brevis muscle (AB) and adductor minimus muscle (AMi) (37/73 thighs; 50.7%) and the anomalous fasciculus fused to the posterior surface of the AMi (18/73 thighs; 24.7%) were detected. It was demonstrated by the course of the P and the suppling nerve, that the OE was divided into its superior fasciculus (or fasciculi) (SF) and main belly by the P, moreover the anomalous muscle originated from the former and the anomalous fasciculus from the latter. Presumably, in the process of ontogeny, the SF of the original OE retained its original morphology (23/73 thighs; 31.5%), a part of the SF was converted to anomalous muscle (27/73 thighs; 37.0%), the entire SF was converted to anomalous muscle (10/73 thighs; 13.7%), and the entire SF underwent retrogression and disappeared (13/73 thighs; 17.8%). The presence (50/73 thighs; 68.5%) or absence (23/73 thighs; 31.5%) of piercing of the OE by the P seemed to depend upon the circumstances surrounding the morphological change in the SF. The original OE was considered to occur as an OE pierced by the P not possessing any supernumerary muscular branch or twig. Actually, the original OE was confirmed to occur with a low frequency (15/73 thighs; 20.5%). It was inferred that the original OE readily underwent variation in the process of ontogeny due to the influence of the obturator nerve. The segmental composition of the obturator nerve was considered not to be involved in the morphological change in the OE.
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- Motoki Yatsunami
- Department of Anatomy, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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Irie Y, Mori F, Keung WM, Mizushima Y, Wakabayashi K. Expression of neuronal growth inhibitory factor (metallothionein-III) in the salivary gland. Physiol Res 2004; 53:719-23. [PMID: 15588141] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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Metallothioneins (MTs) are metal-binding proteins that have been regarded as intrinsic factors for protecting cells and tissues from metal toxicity and oxidants. Among the three major classes of MTs, MT-III is different from other MTs because it has neuronal inhibitory activity and is only expressed in the central nervous system. Recent studies, however, have confirmed that MT-III is also expressed in organs other than the brain. These findings not only indicate that MT-III has a much wider tissue distribution than was originally thought, but also suggest that it might have other unknown activities. In the present study, we examined the human salivary and thyroid glands and demonstrated that the MT-III gene is also expressed in the salivary but not in the thyroid gland. While salivary ducts showed intense immuno-reactivity with anti-MT-III, weak immunoreactivity was observed in acinar cells. This, together with the findings that some neuromodulators (i.e. nerve growth factor, etc.) exist in the salivary gland and that MT-III may participate in the transport in renal tubules, suggest that MT-III may have other functions than cytoprotection in the salivary gland.
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- Y Irie
- Department of Oriental Medicine, Institute of Brain Science, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
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Unno T, Kwon SC, Okamoto H, Irie Y, Kato Y, Matsuyama H, Komori S. Receptor signaling mechanisms underlying muscarinic agonist-evoked contraction in guinea-pig ileal longitudinal smooth muscle. Br J Pharmacol 2003; 139:337-50. [PMID: 12770939 PMCID: PMC1573862 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0705267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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1 In guinea-pig ileal longitudinal muscle, muscarinic partial agonists, 4-(N-[3-chlorophenyl]-carbomoyloxy)-2-butynyl-trimethylammonium (McN-A343) and pilocarpine, each produced parallel increases in tension and cytosolic Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)]c) with a higher EC(50) than that of the full agonist carbachol. The maximum response of [Ca(2+)]c or tension was not much different among the three agonists. The Ca(2+) channel blocker nicardipine markedly inhibited the effects of all three agonists 2 The contractile response to any agonist was antagonized in a competitive manner by M(2) receptor selective antagonists (N,N'-bis[6-[[(2-methoyphenyl)methyl]amino]hexyl]-1,8-octanediamine tetrahydrochloride and 11-[[2-[(diethlamino)methyl]-1-piperidinyl]acetyl]-5,11-dihydro-6H-pyrido[2,3-b][1,4] benzodiazepine-6-one), and the apparent order of M(2) antagonist sensitivity was McN-A343>pilocarpine>carbachol. M(3) receptor selective antagonists, 1,1-dimethyl-4-diphenylacetoxypiperidinium iodide and darifenacin, both severely depressed the maximum response for McN-A343, while darifenacin had a similar action in the case of pilocarpine. Both M(3) antagonists behaved in a competitive manner in the case of the carbachol response. 3 McN-A343 failed to release Ca(2+) from the intracellular stores, and the Ca(2+)-releasing action of pilocarpine was very weak compared with that of carbachol. All three agonists were capable of increasing Ca(2+) sensitivity of the contractile proteins. 4 McN-A343 rarely produced membrane depolarization, but always accelerated electrical spike discharge. Pilocarpine effect was more often accompanied by membrane depolarization, as was usually seen using carbachol. 5 The results suggest that muscarinic agonist-evoked contractions result primarily from the integration of Ca(2+) entry associated with the increased spike discharge and myofilaments Ca(2+) sensitization, and that Ca(2+) store release may contribute to the contraction indirectly via potentiation of the electrical membrane responses. They may also support the idea that an interaction of M(2) and M(3) receptors plays a crucial role in mediating the contraction response.
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- T Unno
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Kangwondo 210-701, Korea
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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Okuda K, Kobayashi S, Hayashi H, Nakajima K, Ohtake Y, Yoshida H, Kashima T, Irie Y. Sonographic features of hepatic artery calcification in chronic renal failure. Acta Radiol 2003. [PMID: 12694098 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0455.2003.00046.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Little is known about radiological aspects of hepatic artery calcification. For this reason, the sonographic features of calcified hepatic arteries were studied in patients with chronic renal failure who frequently develop tissue calcification due to hyperparathyroidism. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ultrasound was performed in 314 patients on dialysis who underwent examination of the liver, spleen and kidney twice in the past 4 years and were reevaluated with particular attention to acoustic shadowing. Abdominal CT was carried out in 219 of these 314 patients, and ultrasound findings were reevaluated with reference to CT findings. RESULTS A large acoustic shadow was seen in the hilum that corresponded to the calcified hepatic artery on CT in 8 patients, and in another 9, a similar large shadow was seen in the hilum without CT confirmation. Acoustic shadows of various sizes were definitely or most likely due to arterial calcification within the liver in 36 patients. The strength of shadow depended on the angle at which the ultrasound beam hit the artery. Probable calcification of small arteries accompanying portal veins was seen in 70 patients. These changes are different from those due to pneumobilia and biliary tract diseases. CONCLUSION Calcification of the hepatic artery can be identified by its acoustic shadow.
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- K Okuda
- First Department of Medicine, Second Department of Surgery, Chiba University School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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Okuda K, Kobayashi S, Hayashi H, Nakajima K, Ohtake Y, Yoshida H, Kashima T, Irie Y. Sonographic features of hepatic artery calcification in chronic renal failure. Acta Radiol 2003; 44:151-3. [PMID: 12694098 DOI: 10.1080/j.1600-0455.2003.00046.x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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PURPOSE Little is known about radiological aspects of hepatic artery calcification. For this reason, the sonographic features of calcified hepatic arteries were studied in patients with chronic renal failure who frequently develop tissue calcification due to hyperparathyroidism. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ultrasound was performed in 314 patients on dialysis who underwent examination of the liver, spleen and kidney twice in the past 4 years and were reevaluated with particular attention to acoustic shadowing. Abdominal CT was carried out in 219 of these 314 patients, and ultrasound findings were reevaluated with reference to CT findings. RESULTS A large acoustic shadow was seen in the hilum that corresponded to the calcified hepatic artery on CT in 8 patients, and in another 9, a similar large shadow was seen in the hilum without CT confirmation. Acoustic shadows of various sizes were definitely or most likely due to arterial calcification within the liver in 36 patients. The strength of shadow depended on the angle at which the ultrasound beam hit the artery. Probable calcification of small arteries accompanying portal veins was seen in 70 patients. These changes are different from those due to pneumobilia and biliary tract diseases. CONCLUSION Calcification of the hepatic artery can be identified by its acoustic shadow.
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- K Okuda
- First Department of Medicine, Second Department of Surgery, Chiba University School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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Sashiyama H, Irie Y, Ohtake Y, Nakajima K, Yoshida H, Sakai T, Okuda K. Acute renal failure and hearing loss due to sodium bromate poisoning: a case report and review of the literature. Clin Nephrol 2002; 58:455-7. [PMID: 12508969 DOI: 10.5414/cnp58455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Acute renal failure with hearing loss due to sodium bromate intoxication is described. A 48-year-old woman who ingested permanent wave neutralizer in a suicide attempt and developed anuria was admitted to our hospital for hemodialysis. Bromate intoxication was suspected and hemodialysis was carried out; she required maintenance dialysis 3 times a week. Irreversible severe sensorineural hearing loss continued and peripheral polyneuropathy developed in the lower limbs. We measured the concentration of bromine in the serum before and after the first hemodialysis and found its removal rate to be 61.3%. This is the first report that proved the utility of hemodialysis for bromate intoxication in a clinical setting.
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Urata Y, Yoshida S, Irie Y, Tanigawa T, Amayasu H, Nakabayashi M, Akahori K. Treatment of asthma patients with herbal medicine TJ-96: a randomized controlled trial. Respir Med 2002; 96:469-74. [PMID: 12117049 DOI: 10.1053/rmed.2002.1307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Alternative medicine use has increased at a remarkable pace all over the world in recent years. Although herbal medicine for the treatment of asthma is becoming the focus of public attention, randomized studies had not been performed, even in Eastern countries including Japan. This study was designed to investigate whether one of the Japanese government approved herbal complexes Saiboku-to (TJ-96) is effective for the treatment of atopic asthma, and to investigate whether this protective activity is associated with a reduction in eosinophilic inflammation. A double-blind, randomized, crossover design was used. Subjects received 2.5 g of TJ-96 or placebo orally 3 times daily for 4 weeks and then, after a washout period of at least 4 weeks, crossed over to receive the alternative treatment. We assessed the effects of pretreatment with TJ-96 on bronchoconstriction precipitated by inhalation of methacholine. Furthermore, eosinophil counts and measurement of eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP) were performed. After 4 weeks of treatment with TJ-96, values of PC20 -methacholine significantly improved in the treatment with TJ-96. Also, patients' symptoms, blood eosinophils, serum ECP, sputum eosinophils, and sputum ECP were significantly decreased. Our results suggest that TJ-96 has an antiinflammatory effect on bronchial eosinophilic infiltration. This study raises further interesting therapeutic possibilities and argues for further trials of new approaches to the treatment of asthma.
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- Y Urata
- Department of Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Hospital, Japan
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Gan Y, Taira E, Irie Y, Tanaka H, Ichikawa H, Kumamaru E, Miki N. Amida predominantly expressed and developmentally regulated in rat testis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2001; 288:407-12. [PMID: 11606057 DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.2001.5779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Amida was first isolated from a rat hippocampal cDNA library as an Arc-associated protein. Previous studies showed that Amida is a nuclear protein and overexpression of Amida induces cell apoptosis. In this study, we found that Amida mRNA was expressed predominantly in rat testis by Northern blot analysis. During the development of testis, Amida mRNA was barely detectable until postnatal days 24 to 29 during which it increased to levels found in adults. However, Amida protein was not detected until postnatal day 32. Amida mRNA was found to be enriched in spermatocytes and less in round spermatids, but was undetectable in elongated spermatids by in situ hybridization. In addition, Amida protein was observed in the nucleus of spermatocytes and even in the elongated spermatids by immunohistochemistry. The development and cellular localization differences of Amida mRNA and protein implicates that Amida mRNA may undergo posttranscriptional regulation. Furthermore, Amida mRNA decreased significantly in the 8-day experimental cryptorchid testis when spermatogenesis was disrupted. Taken together, these data suggest that Amida is involved in spermatogenesis and may play an important role in development of testicular germ cells.
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- Y Gan
- Department of Pharmacology A6, Medical School, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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Fischbein MP, Yun J, Laks H, Irie Y, Fishbein MC, Espejo M, Bonavida B, Ardehali A. CD8+ lymphocytes augment chronic rejection in a MHC class II mismatched model. Transplantation 2001; 71:1146-53. [PMID: 11374417 DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200104270-00023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Chronic rejection, or cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV), remains the leading cause of late death in heart transplant recipients. The precise role and contributions of T lymphocyte subsets to CAV development remains unknown. METHODS Donor hearts from B6.C-H2bm12 mice were transplanted into T lymphocyte subset knockout recipients and T lymphocyte-reconstituted nude recipients. No immunosuppression was used. Intimal proliferation was measured morphometrically. In vitro studies were performed to analyze the donor-specific activation status of recipient CD8+ lymphocytes by examining cellular proliferation, interleukin-2 secretion, and interleukin-2Ralpha expression. Intracellular cytokine staining assay was performed to determine both the profile and source of intragraft cytokines. RESULTS Hearts transplanted into wild-type recipients developed severe CAV by 24 days. Intimal lesions were absent in the hearts that were transplanted into nude and CD4-/- knockout mice (containing CD8+ lymphocytes). In contrast, the donor hearts in CD8-/- knockout recipients (containing CD4+ lymphocytes) developed CAV, but significantly less than in wildtype. Adoptive transfer of T lymphocyte subset populations into nude recipients confirmed that CAV was absolutely contingent on CD4+ lymphocytes, and that CD8+ lymphocytes played an additive role in intimal lesion progression in the presence of CD4+ lymphocytes. Although CD8+ lymphocytes alone did not cause CAV in vivo, we demonstrated that MHC class II disparate alloantigens activated CD8+ lymphocytes both in vivo and in vitro. Finally, both CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocytes contributed to the intragraft IL-2 and IFN-gamma production. CONCLUSIONS In this MHC class II mismatched murine model, CAV is a T lymphocyte dependent event, and absolutely contingent on the presence of CD4+ lymphocytes. Furthermore, CD8+ lymphocytes (1) are activated by MHC class II disparate antigens and (2) play a significant role in the progression of lesion development. Finally, both CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocytes contribute to CAV development via secretion of IFN-gamma, a known mediator of CAV in this model.
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- M P Fischbein
- Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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Yun JJ, Fischbein MP, Laks H, Irie Y, Espejo ML, Fishbein MC, Berliner JA, Ardehali A. Rantes production during development of cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Transplantation 2001; 71:1649-56. [PMID: 11435978 DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200106150-00026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND RANTES (regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted) production has been shown to correlate with mononuclear cell recruitment and precede intimal thickening in cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV). However, the cells that produce RANTES in CAV are undefined. Therefore, in an MHC II-mismatched murine model of CAV, we sought to (1) define the cellular sources of RANTES and (2) determine the role of CD4+ lymphocytes in RANTES production during CAV development. METHODS B6.CH-2bm12 strain donor hearts were transplanted heterotopically into wild-type (WT) or CD4 knockout (CD4KO) C57BL/6 mice (MHC II mismatch). No immunosuppression was used. Recipients were sacrificed at 7, 14, and 24 days. Intragraft RANTES gene expression and protein levels were determined with ribonuclease protection assay and ELISA, respectively. At days 7 and 24, RANTES production by graft-infiltrating cells was defined with intracellular RANTES staining and multicolor FACS analysis. Intimal thickening was quantitated morphometrically. In murine hearts and in six explanted human hearts with advanced CAV, RANTES was also localized immunohistochemically. RESULTS NK, NKT, and gammadelta+ cells, in addition to CD4+, CD8+ lymphocytes, and CD11b+ macrophages, produced RANTES in early and late stages of CAV. RANTES-producing NK, NKT, and gammadelta+ cells tripled in number during CAV development; by day 24, NK and gammadelta+ cells each outnumbered CD4+ lymphocytes and CD11b+ macrophages. The presence of CD4+ lymphocytes was required for sustained RANTES production in allografts, which correlated with mononuclear cell recruitment and preceded intimal thickening. In murine and explanted human hearts with advanced CAV, RANTES immunolocalized with graft-infiltrating mononuclear cells and vessel wall cells. CONCLUSIONS We present evidence that other cell types in addition to CD4+, CD8+ T lymphocytes, and CD11b+ macrophages contribute significantly to RANTES production in CAV. In this MHC II-mismatched murine model of CAV, sustained RANTES production requires CD4+ lymphocytes, correlates with mononuclear cell recruitment, and precedes intimal thickening. In experimental and human CAV, vessel wall cells may also produce RANTES. Interventions aimed at inhibiting RANTES production in CAV may need to target several types of cells, and neutralization of RANTES bioactivity may reduce mononuclear cell recruitment and CAV development.
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- J J Yun
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, USA
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Metallothionein-III (MT-III) protects cerebral cortical neurons in established culture from the toxic effect of amyloid beta peptides (Abetas). Protection is concentration dependent and approaches 100% at 0.1 microM. The EC(50) value estimated at 5 microM Abeta(1-40) is 2 nM. At higher concentrations (>0.1 microM), MT-III also antagonizes the trophic effect of Abeta(1-40) on cerebral cortical neurons in early cultures. Because only the fibrillar, SDS-resistant form of Abeta aggregates are thought to be neurotoxic, we analyzed and compared Abeta(1-40) aggregates formed in the presence and absence of MT-III using SDS-PAGE. Results show that aggregates formed in the absence of MT-III are predominantly SDS-resistant whereas those formed in its presence are mostly SDS-soluble. Neither MT-I nor -II exhibits any of the effects of MT-III. On the basis of these results, we propose that MT-III alleviates Abetas' neurotoxic effect by abolishing the formation of toxic aggregates of Abetas and that it may play a specific and important role in protecting the brain from the deleterious effects of Abetas.
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- Y Irie
- Center for Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences and Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 250 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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We have shown that brown adipose tissue (BAT), a thermogenic organ in mammals, expresses high levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA in response to exposure to cold, which may contribute to angiogenesis associated with cold-induced hyperplasia of this tissue. In the present study, we examined mRNA expression of not only VEGF, but also VEGF-B and VEGF-C, recently cloned VEGF isoforms, in vitro using immortal brown adipocytes (HB2) isolated from mouse BAT. HB2 preadipocytes expressed detectable levels of VEGF, VEGF-B and VEGF-C mRNA, but a low level of VEGF. After HB2 cells differentiated into adipocytes, the VEGF mRNA level increased without a noticeable change in the VEGF-B and VEGF-C mRNA levels. When HB2 cells were stimulated by norepinephrine, the VEGF mRNA level increased without a change in that of VEGF-B, while the VEGF-C mRNA level decreased. A marked reduction of VEGF-C mRNA expression was also found when HB2 cells were treated with agonists of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma, troglitazone), retinoic acid receptor (RAR, all-trans retinoic acid) and retinoid X receptor (RXR, 9-cis retinoic acid). These results suggest a specific adrenergic mechanism for up-regulation of VEGF expression different from those for other VEGF isoforms, and thereby the major contribution of VEGF to the cold-induced angiogenesis in BAT. In addition, the agonists of PPARgamma, RAR and RXR are suggested to be inhibitory to angiogenesis through the reduction of VEGF-C production.
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- A Asano
- Department of Disease Control, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, 060-0818, Sapporo, Japan.
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Okuda K, Kobayashi S, Nakajima K, Irie Y. Images of interest. Hepatobiliary and pancreatic: a hemodialysis patient with sonographic abnormalities. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2001; 16:345, 348. [PMID: 11339429 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2001.2449a.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- K Okuda
- Department of Medicine, Chiba University Hospital, Japan
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Fischbein MP, Yun J, Laks H, Fishbein MC, Irie Y, Wortham C, Bonavida B, Ardehali A. CD8+ lymphocytes participate in the development of chronic rejection. J Heart Lung Transplant 2001; 20:228-229. [PMID: 11250432 DOI: 10.1016/s1053-2498(00)00507-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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- M P. Fischbein
- University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Yun JJ, Fischbein MP, Laks H, Fishbein MC, Irie Y, Strieter R, Berliner JA, Ardehali A. Sustained production of the chemokine MIG precedes intimal thickening in chronic rejection. J Heart Lung Transplant 2001; 20:156. [PMID: 11250227 DOI: 10.1016/s1053-2498(00)00274-6] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Yun JJ, Fischbein MP, Laks H, Fishbein M, Irie Y, Espejo M, Berliner JA, Ardehali A. Sustained rantes production is necessary for CAV development. J Heart Lung Transplant 2001; 20:185. [PMID: 11250310 DOI: 10.1016/s1053-2498(00)00381-8] [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: 10/18/2022] Open
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- J J. Yun
- University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- K Okuda
- Department of Medicine, Chiba University Hospital, Japan
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Fischbein MP, Ardehali A, Yun J, Schoenberger S, Laks H, Irie Y, Dempsey P, Cheng G, Fishbein MC, Bonavida B. CD40 signaling replaces CD4+ lymphocytes and its blocking prevents chronic rejection of heart transplants. J Immunol 2000; 165:7316-22. [PMID: 11120867 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.165.12.7316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chronic rejection remains the major obstacle to long term survival in heart transplant recipients. The cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie chronic rejection are not known, and their discovery can form the basis of clinical intervention. Several investigators have suggested that the development of chronic rejection in solid organ transplants is dependent on help mediated by CD4(+) lymphocytes. Importantly, the mechanism through which help is provided has not been fully delineated in transplant rejection. Using a murine heterotopic heart transplant model without immunosuppression, this study defines the functional role of CD4(+) lymphocytes in chronic rejection. In an MHC class II-mismatched model, we demonstrate that chronic rejection was absolutely contingent on the presence of CD4(+) lymphocytes. Importantly, here we report that signaling through CD40 can replace the requirement of CD4(+) lymphocytes, demonstrated by the development of chronic rejection in CD4 knockout recipients treated with a CD40-activating mAb (FGK45). The return of rejection appears to be a CD8(+) lymphocyte-dependent process, noted by the absence of rejection in FGK45-treated recombinase-activated gene knockout (CD4(+) and CD8(+) lymphocyte-deficient) recipients. The CD40 signaling pathway works independently of B7-CD28 costimulation, as indicated by the development of severe chronic rejection in CD28 knockout recipients. Importantly, this study provides evidence that CD40 ligand-targeted therapies may prevent chronic rejection only in strain combinations where CD4(+) lymphocyte help is absolutely required.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Antibodies, Blocking/administration & dosage
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/pharmacology
- Antigens, CD/physiology
- B-Lymphocytes/immunology
- B7-1 Antigen/physiology
- B7-2 Antigen
- CD28 Antigens/physiology
- CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology
- CD40 Antigens/immunology
- CD40 Antigens/metabolism
- CD40 Antigens/physiology
- CD40 Ligand/genetics
- CD40 Ligand/immunology
- Chronic Disease
- Coronary Disease/genetics
- Coronary Disease/immunology
- Coronary Disease/physiopathology
- Coronary Disease/prevention & control
- DNA-Binding Proteins/deficiency
- DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics
- Disease Models, Animal
- Graft Rejection/immunology
- Graft Rejection/physiopathology
- Graft Rejection/prevention & control
- Heart Transplantation/immunology
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class I/genetics
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class I/immunology
- Histocompatibility Testing
- Homeodomain Proteins/genetics
- Immune Sera/administration & dosage
- Injections, Intraperitoneal
- Injections, Intravenous
- Lymphopenia/genetics
- Lymphopenia/immunology
- Lymphopenia/physiopathology
- Membrane Glycoproteins/physiology
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred A
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Knockout
- Signal Transduction/immunology
- Transplantation, Homologous
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- M P Fischbein
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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Imase A, Kobayashi K, Ohmae H, Irie Y, Iwamura Y. Horizontal and vertical transfer of mouse endogenous retroviral DNA sequences in schistosomes. Parasitology 2000; 121 ( Pt 2):155-62. [PMID: 11085235 DOI: 10.1017/s0031182099006228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The in situ polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results revealed that mouse type A and type C retroviral sequences were transmitted horizontally from the host to schistosomes. The signals to these retroviral sequences were observed in the nuclei of the mesenchymal and reproductive cells of 8-week Schistosoma japonicum. These signals were also detected in the nuclei of the mesenchymal and reproductive cells and in the cytoplasm of the tegumental tubercles of 24-week S. mansoni. Furthermore, mouse type A retroviral sequence was detected in the DNA extracted from the cercariae of both species. However, mouse type C retroviral sequence and mouse type 2 Alu sequence (B2) were difficult to detect in the cercarial DNA of either species. These findings may indicate that some host sequences are propagated in the schistosome progeny, that is to say, not only horizontal but also vertical transfer of the host gene may occur in schistosomes.
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- A Imase
- Center for Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Medical Health, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Inashiki, Japan
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Yun JJ, Fischbein MP, Laks H, Fishbein MC, Espejo ML, Ebrahimi K, Irie Y, Berliner J, Ardehali A. Early and late chemokine production correlates with cellular recruitment in cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Transplantation 2000; 69:2515-24. [PMID: 10910271 DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200006270-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) remains the leading cause of late mortality in heart transplant recipients. Activated T lymphocytes and macrophages infiltrate the donor heart before vascular intimal thickening develops, but the specific mediators of mononuclear cell recruitment leading to CAV are unknown. Therefore, we sought to define the relationship between chemokine gene expression and production, T lymphocyte and macrophage recruitment, and intimal thickening in a murine model of CAV. METHODS B10.A or B10.BR strain hearts were transplanted heterotopically into B10.BR mice. Recipients were killed at 1, 4, 7, 14, and 30 days. Donor hearts were assayed for chemokine gene expression with ribonuclease protection and for protein with ELISA. Intragraft cellular infiltration was defined immunohistochemically. Intimal thickening was quantitated morphometrically. RESULTS Early and late patterns of intragraft chemokine expression associated with distinct cellular infiltration were identified. First, transient MIP-2 and MCP-1/JE production in isografts and allografts correlated with neutrophil and macrophage infiltration. MCP-1/JE production and macrophage infiltration was greater in allografts than isografts. Second, allografts demonstrated sustained lymphotactin, RANTES, and IP-10 expression, beginning at day 4, correlating with persistent macrophage and T lymphocyte infiltration. Intimal thickening became evident at 14 days. Isografts did not display the late pattern of sustained chemokine gene expression, cellular infiltration, or intimal thickening. CONCLUSIONS Transient, early MIP-2, and MCP-1/JE production in isografts and allografts correlated with neutrophil and macrophage recruitment, and is likely related to ischemia-reperfusion. In allografts, the delayed induction of chemokines specific for macrophages and T lymphocytes correlated with mononuclear cell infiltration and preceded intimal thickening. This study thus demonstrates a dual pattern of chemokine induction correlating with intragraft mononuclear cell recruitment, associated with ischemia-reperfusion and CAV development. Chemokine-directed interventions may interfere with leukocyte trafficking and inhibit CAV development.
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- J J Yun
- Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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The effects of chitin and its derivatives on the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and on the production of cytokines were examined in vitro. Chitin and its derivatives had no effect on the proliferation of cultured HUVECs. N-Sulfonated 70% deacetylated chitin (S-DAC70) stimulated the production of interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha from HUVECs. Compared to S-DAC70, the other materials tested in the present study showed less effect in the stimulation of IL-8 and TNF-alpha production and had no effect in the stimulation of IL-1beta and IL-6 production. These results indicated that S-DAC70 affects HUVECs function but not proliferation.
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- T Mori
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
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Yamada T, Imazeki T, Yokoyama M, Irie Y, Katayama Y, Sano E, Nagasawa S, Kiyama H, Murai N, Kaki N, Satoh Y, Hata I. [Three-channeled aortic dissection: selection of surgery based on the images]. Kyobu Geka 2000; 53:439-46; discussion 446-9. [PMID: 10846354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Three patients with 3-channeled dissection were operated upon. Images of the dissection were enlargement of the false lumens, compression of the true lumen by enlarged false lumens and visceral arteries of false lumen origin. These prevent the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and cause malperfusion of the viscera. Three-channeled dissecion is easy to rupture for its peculiar anatomy and total repair of the thoraco-abdominal aorta is mandatory. Fenestration brings functional recovery of malperfused viscera and enables the patients to be placed on CPB for total repair. Two patients underwent infrarenal and descending aorta fenestration followed by the total repair of thoraco-abdominal aorta successfully. A third patient has been placed on the strict CT follow-up following the infrarenal fenestration.
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- T Yamada
- Dokkyo University Koshigaya Hospital, Japan
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Watanabe TK, Ono T, Okuno S, Mizoguchi-Miyakita A, Yamasaki Y, Kanemoto N, Hishigaki H, Oga K, Takahashi E, Irie Y, Bihoreau MT, James MR, Lathrop GM, Takagi T, Nakamura Y, Tanigami A. Characterization of newly developed SSLP markers for the rat. Mamm Genome 2000; 11:300-5. [PMID: 10754106 DOI: 10.1007/s003350010056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We have isolated more than 12,000 clones containing microsatellite sequences, mainly consisting of (CA)n dinucleotide repeats, using genomic DNA from the BN strain of laboratory rat. Data trimming yielded 9636 non-redundant microsatellite sequences, and we designed oligonucleotide primer pairs to amplify 8189 of these. PCR amplification of genomic DNA from five different rat strains yielded clean amplification products for 7040 of these simple-sequence-length-polymorphism (SSLP) markers; 3019 markers had been mapped previously by radiation hybrid (RH) mapping methods (Nat Genet 22, 27-36, 1998). Here we report the characterization of these newly developed microsatellite markers as well as the release of previously unpublished microsatellite marker information. In addition, we have constructed a genome-wide linkage map of 515 markers, 204 of which are derived from our new collection, by genotyping 48 F2 progeny of (OLETFxBN)F2 crosses. This map spans 1830.9 cM, with an average spacing of 3.56 cM. Together with our ongoing project of preparing a whole-genome radiation hybrid map for the rat, this dense linkage map should provide a valuable resource for genetic studies in this model species.
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- T K Watanabe
- Otsuka GEN Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokushima, Japan
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Okamoto S, Irie Y, Ishikawa I, Kimura K. Central leptin suppresses splenic lymphocyte functions through activation of the corticotropin-releasing hormone-sympathetic nervous system. Brain Res 2000; 855:192-7. [PMID: 10650150 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-8993(99)02409-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Leptin is one of the key afferent signals that regulate food intake and energy expenditure by acting on specific receptors in the hypothalamus. Recently, leptin was reported to activate the peripheral immune system by acting directly on lymphocytes. To elucidate the brain-mediated participation of leptin in the modulation of peripheral immune functions, we examined the effects of intracerebroventricular (icv) injection of murine recombinant leptin on the proliferative response to Concanavalin A (ConA response) of splenic lymphocytes in rats. The ConA response of splenic lymphocytes was markedly reduced 30 min after icv injection of leptin. The suppressive effect of leptin was abolished completely either by surgical severing of the splenic nerves or by icv injection of an antibody against corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), but only partially by an anti-urocortin antibody. Icv injection of CRH and urocortin also suppressed the ConA response of splenic lymphocytes, and the effect of urocortin was prevented by the anti-CRH antibody, while that of CRH was not prevented by the anti-urocortin antibody. These results suggest that leptin suppresses peripheral lymphocyte functions, in contrast to the direct activating effects, indirectly through the activation of the CRH (urocortin)-sympathetic nervous system.
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- S Okamoto
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Kuo CH, Irie Y, Miki N. [Drug dependence and gene expression]. Tanpakushitsu Kakusan Koso 2000; 45:355-61. [PMID: 10707641] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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- C H Kuo
- Department of Pharmacology, Osaka University Medical School, Suita, Japan.
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Irie Y, Yamagata K, Gan Y, Miyamoto K, Do E, Kuo CH, Taira E, Miki N. Molecular cloning and characterization of Amida, a novel protein which interacts with a neuron-specific immediate early gene product arc, contains novel nuclear localization signals, and causes cell death in cultured cells. J Biol Chem 2000; 275:2647-53. [PMID: 10644725 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.275.4.2647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Amida was isolated by the yeast two-hybrid system as a novel protein which associated with Arc, a non-transcriptional immediate early gene specific to the brain. Amida was confirmed to be associated with Arc in vitro and in vivo. Amida shows no homology to known proteins. Amida is ubiquitously expressed, although it is abundant in the brain. A transfection study revealed that Amida was localized in the nucleus and after 72 h the transfected cells underwent apoptosis. Furthermore, we found two nuclear localization signals and a domain needed for interacting with Arc was encompassed by two nuclear localization signals. Co-transfection experiment with Amida and Arc suggested that Amida transported Arc into the nucleus and negatively regulated Amida-induced cell death. These results indicate that Arc together with Amida may modulate cell death in the brain.
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- Y Irie
- Department of Pharmacology, Osaka University Medical School, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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Yu Y, Morimoto T, Sasa M, Okazaki K, Harada Y, Fujiwara T, Irie Y, Takahashi E, Tanigami A, Izumi K. Human papillomavirus type 33 DNA in breast cancer in Chinese. Breast Cancer 2000; 7:33-6. [PMID: 11029768 DOI: 10.1007/bf02967185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The association between human papillomavirus (HPV) and anogenital tumors, especially cervical cancer, is well documented. However, it remains unclear whether there is also a correlation between HPV infection and human breast cancer. METHODS We used PCR and Southern blot hybridization to analyze HPV-related DNA specimens from 32 cases of invasive ductal carcinoma operated upon in the Shanghai region of China. RESULTS DNA derived from HPV33 was detected in 14 cases (43.8%). No HPV16 or HPV18 DNA was detected in any of the cases in this study. This is the first report demonstrating a correlation between HPV33 infection and breast cancer. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that HPV33 infection may be involved in the pathogenesis of breast cancer in Chinese.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Blotting, Southern
- Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology
- Breast Neoplasms/ethnology
- Breast Neoplasms/virology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/epidemiology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/ethnology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/virology
- China/epidemiology
- DNA Probes, HPV
- DNA, Neoplasm/genetics
- DNA, Neoplasm/isolation & purification
- DNA, Viral/genetics
- DNA, Viral/isolation & purification
- Female
- Genes, Viral
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Papillomaviridae/classification
- Papillomaviridae/genetics
- Papillomaviridae/isolation & purification
- Papillomaviridae/pathogenicity
- Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology
- Papillomavirus Infections/ethnology
- Papillomavirus Infections/virology
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Tumor Virus Infections/epidemiology
- Tumor Virus Infections/ethnology
- Tumor Virus Infections/virology
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- Y Yu
- Department of Pathology, Shanghai First People's Hospital, China
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Niu SY, Kuo CH, Taira E, Muraoka O, Irie Y, Gan YH, Do E, Miki N. Inhibition by naloxone of promoter activity of the neurofilament gene in SK-N-SH cells. Jpn J Pharmacol 2000; 82:34-9. [PMID: 10874586 DOI: 10.1254/jjp.82.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chronic administration of morphine is known to decrease the levels of neurofilaments (NFs) in the ventral tegmental area. We ligated a promoter region of the mouse 68-KDa neurofilament (NF-68) gene to the pGL3-enhancer vector containing a luciferase gene, transfected it into SK-N-SH cells and then analyzed transcriptional activity in the cells treated with agonists or antagonists of opiate receptors. The activity of the NF-68 promoter was suppressed by naloxone about 55% at 10(-5) M and 30% at 10(-7) M at 48 h, but suppressed not by morphine. Naltrexone at 10(-5) M suppressed the promoter activity about 20%, but levallorphan, DAMGO, DPDPE and U50488 did not. The inhibition by naloxone was dose-dependent and not reversed by morphine. The inhibitory effect of naloxone was not observed in N18TG-2 cells and PC12 cells. Experiments with various deletion mutants revealed that a region responsible for naloxone suppression spans from -328 to -101 in the gene. These results suggest that naloxone has the ability to suppress transcriptional activity in some neurons.
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- S Y Niu
- Department of Pharmacology, Osaka University School of Medicine, Japan
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