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Senda K, Nagahara N, Inoue M, Nishikawa K, Aizawa K, Takeuchi T, Ohtsu Y, Tsunemoto H, Suzuki C, Yasukochi S. Lower Limb Ischemia Caused by Aortic Atherosclerosis Localized in the Horseshoe Renal Isthmus. Clin Case Rep 2025; 13:e70232. [PMID: 39973896 PMCID: PMC11835949 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2024] [Revised: 10/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2025] [Indexed: 02/21/2025] Open
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Intermittent claudication in patients with horseshoe kidneys may arise from sclerotic changes in the aorta due to compression by the renal isthmus. Vascular disease is a relatively lesser-known extrarenal complication of horseshoe kidneys, but it warrants attention.
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Senda K, Tsukuda S, Aizawa K, Suzuki C, Yasukochi S. Vasospastic Angina in Adolescents: A Case Report of a 15-Year-Old Boy. Cureus 2024; 16:e74260. [PMID: 39717301 PMCID: PMC11663612 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2024] [Indexed: 12/25/2024] Open
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This case report describes a 15-year-old boy who presented with vasospastic angina (VSA). His symptoms included chest and back pain, nausea, and respiratory distress. After undergoing diagnostic tests, including coronary angiography and an acetylcholine provocation test, the patient was diagnosed with VSA. He responded well to the calcium channel blocker therapy and was followed up. This case highlights the importance of considering VSA in adolescent patients and the need for broader awareness among general practitioners, family doctors, and pediatricians given the increasing number of VSA cases in Japan.
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Senda K, Miura T, Kato T, Kanzaki Y, Abe N, Yokota D, Yanagisawa T, Okina Y, Wakabayashi T, Oyama Y, Karube K, Itagaki T, Yoda H, Shoin K, Oguchi Y, Aizawa K, Suzuki C, Kuwahara K. Association of the Prognosis of Ankle-brachial Index Improvement One Year Following Endovascular Therapy in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease: Data from the I-PAD NAGANO Registry. Intern Med 2021; 60:1999-2006. [PMID: 33518563 PMCID: PMC8313924 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.6117-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective Despite reports on the effects of ankle-brachial index (ABI) improvement following endovascular therapy (EVT) on the limb prognosis, studies evaluating cardiovascular events are limited. We investigated whether or not ABI improvement 1 year following EVT was associated with cardiovascular events. Methods The I-PAD NAGANO registry is an observational multicenter cohort study that enrolled 337 patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who underwent EVT between August 2015 and July 2016. From this cohort, we identified 232 patients whose ABI data 1 year following EVT were available, after excluding patients with critical limb ischemia. We divided the patients into two groups according to the degree of ABI improvement 1 year following EVT (ΔABI) - the ΔABI <0.15 group and the ΔABI ≥0.15 group - and compared the outcomes. The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), including all - cause death, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke. The secondary endpoints were major adverse limb events (MALEs), defined as a composite of target lesion revascularization and major amputation, all - cause death, MI, and stroke. The median follow-up period was 3.3 years. Results The incidence of MACEs was significantly higher in the ΔABI <0.15 group than in the ΔABI ≥0.15 group (ΔABI <0.15 vs. ΔABI ≥0.15, 25.8% vs. 11.9%, log-rank p=0.036), as was the incidence of stroke (14.1% vs. 2.2%, log-rank p=0.016). A Cox regression analysis revealed that ΔABI ≥0.15 was significantly associated with fewer MACEs (hazard ratio 0.38, 95% confidence interval 0.17-0.83, p=0.016). Conclusion An increase in ABI ≥0.15 at 1 year following EVT was a predictor of reduced MACEs.
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Senda K, Yoda H, Shoin K, Oguchi Y, Aizawa K, Aso S, Shirai E, Kikuchi N, Ohtsu Y, Tsunemoto H, Suzuki C. An Infected Popliteal Aneurysm after Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty. Intern Med 2021; 60:73-77. [PMID: 33390471 PMCID: PMC7835457 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.5250-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The case was a 76-year-old man with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Plain old balloon angioplasty (POBA) was performed on the popliteal artery. Subsequently, he suffered from cellulitis around the POBA site, followed by reocclusion. Staphylococcus aureus was detected in a blood culture. After re-revascularization with POBA, both purulent gonitis and an infected popliteal aneurysm were observed to occur. We performed aneurysmectomy and bypass grafting with the saphenous vein and then continued antibiotic therapy. Although treatment consisted of endovascular therapy (EVT) with nothing left behind, management was difficult because of secondary infectious complications. We conclude that prophylactic antibiotics before EVT should be considered in such cases.
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Gong T, Habara H, Sumioka K, Yoshimoto M, Hayashi Y, Kawazu S, Otsuki T, Matsumoto T, Minami T, Abe K, Aizawa K, Enmei Y, Fujita Y, Ikegami A, Makiyama H, Okazaki K, Okida K, Tsukamoto T, Arikawa Y, Fujioka S, Iwasa Y, Lee S, Nagatomo H, Shiraga H, Yamanoi K, Wei MS, Tanaka KA. Direct observation of imploded core heating via fast electrons with super-penetration scheme. Nat Commun 2019; 10:5614. [PMID: 31819056 PMCID: PMC6901506 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-13574-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Fast ignition (FI) is a promising approach for high-energy-gain inertial confinement fusion in the laboratory. To achieve ignition, the energy of a short-pulse laser is required to be delivered efficiently to the pre-compressed fuel core via a high-energy electron beam. Therefore, understanding the transport and energy deposition of this electron beam inside the pre-compressed core is the key for FI. Here we report on the direct observation of the electron beam transport and deposition in a compressed core through the stimulated Cu Kα emission in the super-penetration scheme. Simulations reproducing the experimental measurements indicate that, at the time of peak compression, about 1% of the short-pulse energy is coupled to a relatively low-density core with a radius of 70 μm. Analysis with the support of 2D particle-in-cell simulations uncovers the key factors improving this coupling efficiency. Our findings are of critical importance for optimizing FI experiments in a super-penetration scheme.
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Aizawa K, Casanova F, Mawson D, Gooding K, Strain W, Gates P, Östling G, Khan F, Colhoun H, Palombo C, Parker K, Nilsson J, Shore A, Hughes A. ALTERED CENTRAL HAEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS DERIVED FROM RESERVOIR PRESSURE ANALYSIS. J Hypertens 2019. [DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000573860.40388.fe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Takada Y, Takagi M, Someya M, Kobayashi T, Aizawa K, Ukon K, Fujita H, Kitsu Y, Komatsu T, Yaegashi Y, Sakata K, Ikeda H. Nutrition Education Reduce Daily Variation of Rectal Volume and Dose in Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.07.278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kajimoto R, Nakamura M, Inamura Y, Kamazawa K, Ikeuchi K, Iida K, Ishikado M, Murai N, Kira H, Nakatani T, Ohira-Kawamura S, Takahashi R, Kubo N, Kambara W, Nakajima K, Aizawa K. Status report of the chopper spectrometer 4SEASONS. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1021/1/012030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Okita T, Hsu E, Aizawa K, Nakada H, Toya W, Matsui K. Quantitative Survey of Laypersons' Attitudes Toward Organ Transplantation in Japan. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:3-9. [PMID: 29407326 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND In comparison with foreign countries, living-organ transplantations (LOT) have been performed more frequently than dead organ transplants, including brain-dead organ transplantation (BOT) in Japan. This situation has given rise to organ transplantation tourism. Therefore, we clarify laypersons' preferences regarding organ transplantation that are producing the current situation in Japan, to suggest a possible framework for further efforts. METHODS Voluntary completion of a quantitative and anonymous survey was promoted online (a sample size of 1030). The questionnaire had two types of variables concerning demographic characteristics and organ transplantation-related issues. RESULTS LOT was favored over BOT. However, for willingness to donate to family members, the participants showed a significantly more positive attitude toward brain-dead organ donors (BODs) than living organ donors (LODs). In the evaluation of each transplantation technology, BOT and LOT were positioned in the middle, between transplantation that does not depend on others and the utilization of animal organs. CONCLUSIONS Although LOT was favored over BOT, for participants hypothesized to be in a position to donate and receive organs, BODs received a conversely better reputation than LODs. Our survey and discussion suggest that the present conditions of organ transplantation in Japan might be because there is a lack of deliberation on transplantation tourism and LOT. Therefore, more surveys concerning LOT cases and the implications of avoidance of organs from brain-dead bodies, coupled with more discussions based on these surveys, are necessary to formulate a Japanese transplantation policy for the future.
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Casanova F, Adingupu DD, Adams F, Gooding KM, Looker HC, Aizawa K, Dove F, Elyas S, Belch JJF, Gates PE, Littleford RC, Gilchrist M, Colhoun HM, Shore AC, Khan F, Strain WD. The impact of cardiovascular co-morbidities and duration of diabetes on the association between microvascular function and glycaemic control. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2017; 16:114. [PMID: 28915818 PMCID: PMC5603035 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-017-0594-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Good glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) protects the microcirculation. Current guidelines suggest glycaemic targets be relaxed in advanced diabetes. We explored whether disease duration or pre-existing macrovascular complications attenuated the association between hyperglycaemia and microvascular function. METHODS 743 participants with T2DM (n = 222), cardiovascular disease (CVD = 183), both (n = 177) or neither (controls = 161) from two centres in the UK, underwent standard clinical measures and endothelial dependent (ACh) and independent (SNP) microvascular function assessment using laser Doppler imaging. RESULTS People with T2DM and CVD had attenuated ACh and SNP responses compared to controls. This was additive in those with both (ANOVA p < 0.001). In regression models, cardiovascular risk factors accounted for attenuated ACh and SNP responses in CVD, whereas HbA1c accounted for the effects of T2DM. HbA1c was associated with ACh and SNP response after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors (adjusted standardised beta (β) -0.096, p = <0.008 and -0.135, p < 0.001, respectively). Pre-existing CVD did not modify this association (β -0.099; p = 0.006 and -0.138; p < 0.001, respectively). Duration of diabetes accounted for the association between HbA1c and ACh (β -0.043; p = 0.3), but not between HbA1c and SNP (β -0.105; p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS In those with T2DM and CVD, good glycaemic control is still associated with better microvascular function, whereas in those with prolonged disease this association is lost. This suggests duration of diabetes may be a better surrogate for "advanced disease" than concomitant CVD, although this requires prospective validation.
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Yamamoto Y, Segawa M, Hanawa K, Kudo S, Takagi Y, Aizawa K, Sugi M. P5189Impact of percutaneous endoatherectomy of heavily calcified lesion in non-stent zone using sheathless guiding with occlusion balloon and bioptome (BRAVO). Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p5189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Yamamoto Y, Segawa M, Hanawa K, Kudo S, Takagi Y, Aizawa K, Sugi M. P5185Findings from angioscopy during 2-step recanalization technique for in-stent re-occlusion of superficial femoral artery. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p5185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Yamamoto Y, Segawa M, Hanawa K, Kudo S, Takagi Y, Aizawa K, Sugi M. P5186Impact of trans-radial angioplasty for iliac CTO via combined use of 4Fr multipurpose catheter and 0.018 guidewire. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p5186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Suzuki C, Shyouin K, Kato T, Aizawa K, Kamiyosi Y, Aso S, Aoki S, Ikeda U. Association between Clinical Features and Prolonged Hospitalization of Heart Failure Patients. J Card Fail 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2015.08.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Shore AC, Colhoun HM, Natali A, Palombo C, Östling G, Aizawa K, Kennbäck C, Casanova F, Persson M, Gooding K, Gates PE, Khan F, Looker HC, Adams F, Belch J, Pinnoli S, Venturi E, Morizzo C, Goncalves I, Ladenvall C, Nilsson J. Measures of atherosclerotic burden are associated with clinically manifest cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes: a European cross-sectional study. J Intern Med 2015; 278:291-302. [PMID: 25752315 DOI: 10.1111/joim.12359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a need to develop and validate surrogate markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in subjects with diabetes. The macrovascular changes associated with diabetes include aggravated atherosclerosis, increased arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. The aim of this study was to determine which of these factors is most strongly associated with clinically manifest cardiovascular events. METHODS Vascular changes were measured in a cohort of 458 subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and CVD (myocardial infarction, stroke or lower extremity arterial disease), 527 subjects with T2D but without clinically manifest CVD and 515 subjects without T2D and with or without CVD. RESULTS Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and ankle-brachial pressure index were independently associated with the presence of CVD in subjects with T2D, whereas pulse wave velocity and endothelial function provided limited independent additive information. Measurement of IMT in the carotid bulb provided better discrimination of the presence of CVD in subjects with T2D than measurement of IMT in the common carotid artery. The factors most significantly associated with increased carotid IMT in T2D were age, disease duration, systolic blood pressure, impaired renal function and increased arterial stiffness, whereas there were no or weak independent associations with metabolic factors and endothelial dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS Measures of atherosclerotic burden are associated with clinically manifest CVD in subjects with T2D. In addition, vascular changes that are not directly related to known metabolic risk factors are important in the development of both atherosclerosis and CVD in T2D. A better understanding of the mechanisms involved is crucial for enabling better identification of CVD risk in T2D.
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Park J, Aizawa K, Akimoto T, Iemitsu M, Agata U, Maeda S, Lim K, Omi N. Dehydroepiandrosterone administration increased trabecular mass and dihydrotestosterone levels in the cancellous region of the tibia in young female rats. Horm Metab Res 2014; 46:651-5. [PMID: 24867140 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1374630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to determine whether dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) administration affects bone mass and local sex hormone levels in the cancellous region of young female rats. Eleven female rats (6 weeks old) were randomly divided into 2 groups: control rats (CON, n=5) and rats treated with DHEA (DHEA, n=6). DHEA dissolved in sesame oil was administered to the DHEA group intraperitoneally at 20 mg DHEA/kg body weight, and the CON group was treated with vehicle only (sesame oil, 0.5 ml). The rats were treated with DHEA or vehicle for 3 consecutive days, followed by 1 day of no treatment. The experimental period was 8 weeks. According to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and high-resolution microcomputed tomography data, the DHEA group exhibited increased trabecular bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume, and tibial thickness compared to the findings in the CON group, whereas no effect was observed on cortical BMD or morphometry. The concentrations of free testosterone and estradiol in the cancellous region of the tibia did not differ between the 2 groups, but the DHT concentration was significantly higher in the DHEA group than in the CON group. These findings suggest that an increase in local DHT levels may stimulate an increase in trabecular bone mass during growth phases in female rats.
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Fernandes J, Ribeiro S, Garrido P, Sereno J, Costa E, Reis F, Santos-Silva A, Hirata M, Tashiro Y, Aizawa K, Endo K, Fujimori A, Morikami Y, Okada S, Kumei M, Mizobuchi N, Sakai M, Claes K, Di Giulio S, Galle J, Guerin A, Kiss I, Suranyi M, Winearls C, Wirnsberger G, Farouk M, Manamley N, Addison J, Herlitz H, Visciano B, Nazzaro P, Riccio E, Del Rio A, Mozzillo GR, Pisani A, Gupta A, Ikizler TA, Lin V, Guss C, Pratt RD, Stewart VM, Anthoney A, Blenkin S, Ahmed S, Yasumoto M, Tsuda A, Ishimura E, Ohno Y, Ichii M, Nakatani S, Mori K, Fukumoto S, Uchida J, Emoto M, Nakatani T, Inaba M, Joki N, Tanaka Y, Kubo S, Asakawa T, Hase H, Ikeda M, Inaguma D, Sakaguchi T, Shinoda T, Koiwa F, Negi S, Yamaka T, Shigematsu T, Inaguma D, Suranyi MG, Claes K, Di Giulio S, Galle J, Kiss I, Winearls C, Wirnsberger G, Farouk M, Manamley N, Addison J, Herlitz H, Guerin A, Groenendaal-Van De Meent D, Den Adel M, Rijnders S, Essers H, Golor G, Haffner S, Schaddelee M, Hirata M, Tashiro Y, Yogo K, Aizawa K, Endo K, Choukroun G, Hannedouche T, Kessler M, Laville M, Levannier M, Mignon F, Rostaing L, Rottembourg J, Jeon J, Park Y, Karanth S, Prabhu R, Bairy M, Nagaraju SP, Bhat A, Kosuru S, Parthasarathy R, Kamath S, Prasad HK, Kallurwar KP, Nishida H, Iimori S, Okado T, Rai T, Uchida S, Sasaki S, Wan Q, Cana Ruiu DC, Ashcroft R, Brown C, Williams J, Mikhail A. CKD ANAEMIA. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Aizawa K, Elyas S, Adingpu D, Shore A, Strain D, Gates P. P3.10 REACTIVITY TO LOW-FLOW IN THE BRACHIAL ARTERY: A POTENTIAL DETERMINANT FOR FLOW-MEDIATED DILATORY RESPONSE. Artery Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2014.09.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Nakamura K, Aizawa K, Yamauchi J, Tanoue A. Hyperforin inhibits cell proliferation and differentiation in mouse embryonic stem cells. Cell Prolif 2013; 46:529-37. [PMID: 24033566 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Hyperforin, a phloroglucinol derivative of St. John's Wort, has been identified as the major molecule responsible for this plant's products anti-depressant effects. It can be expected that exposure to St. John's Wort during pregnancy occurs with some frequency although embryotoxic or teratogenic effects of St. John's Wort and hyperforin have not yet been experimentally examined in detail. In this study, to determine any embryotoxic effects of hyperforin, we have attempted to determine whether hyperforin affects growth and survival processes of employing mouse embryonic stem (mES) cells (representing embryonic tissue) and fibroblasts (representing adult tissues). MATERIALS AND METHODS We used a modified embryonic stem cell test, which has been validated as an in vitro developmental toxicity protocol, mES cells, to assess embryotoxic potential of chemicals under investigation. RESULTS We have identified that high concentrations of hyperforin inhibited mouse ES cell population growth and induced apoptosis in fibroblasts. Under our cell culture conditions, ES cells mainly differentiated into cardiomyocytes, although various other cell types were also produced. In this condition, hyperforin affected ES cell differentiation into cardiomyocytes in a dose-dependent manner. Analysis of tissue-specific marker expression also revealed that hyperforin at high concentrations partially inhibited ES cell differentiation into mesodermal and endodermal lineages. CONCLUSIONS Hyperforin is currently used in the clinic as a safe and effective antidepressant. Our data indicate that at typical dosages it has only a low risk of embryotoxicity; ingestion of large amounts of hyperforin by pregnant women, however, may pose embryotoxic and teratogenic risks.
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Okada A, Tomita T, Kashima Y, Yoshie K, Takeuchi T, Aizawa K, Ikeda U. LV remodeling caused by persistent atrial fibrillation was associated with high cardiac hyaluronan in coronary sinus vein. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ohtsuki Y, Tomita T, Kitano A, Mochizuki H, Yoshie K, Takeuchi T, Okada A, Aizawa K, Uchida M, Ikeda U. A comparison of the quality of life between patients aged below 65 years and over 65 years with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Hirata M, Tashiro Y, Aizawa K, Endo K, Hirata M, Tashiro Y, Endo K, Aizawa K, Serizawa K, Hirata M, Yogo K, Tashiro Y, Endo K, Cases A, Portoles J, Calls J, Martinez-Castelao A, Munar MA, Segarra A, Samouilidou E, Pantelias K, Petras D, Mpakirtzi T, Pipili C, Chatzivasileiou G, Vasiliou K, Denda E, Grapsa E, Tzanatos H, Shoji S, Inaba M, Tomosugi N, Okuno S, Ichii M, Yamakawa T, Kurihara S, Barsan L, Stanciu A, Stancu S, Capusa C, Bratescu L, Mircescu G, Barsan L, Stanciu A, Stancu S, Capusa C, Mircescu G, Kuo KL, Hung SC, Lee TS, Tarng DC, Nistor I, Covic A, Goldsmith D, Garrido P, Fernandes J, Ribeiro S, Vala H, Parada B, Alves R, Belo L, Costa E, Santos-Silva A, Reis F, Abdulnabi K, Ullah A, Abdulateef A, Howse M, Khalil A, Fouqueray B, Hoffmann M, Addison J, Manamley N, Stamopoulos D, Mpakirtzi N, Afentakis N, Grapsa E, Yu KH, Chou J, Klaus S, Schaddelee M, Kashiwa M, Takada A, Neff T, Galle J, Claes K, Di Giulio S, Guerin A, Herlitz H, Kiss I, Wirnsberger G, Manamley N, Addison J, Fouqueray B, Froissart M, Winearls C, Martinez Castelao A, Cases Amenos A, Torre Carballada A, Torralba Iranzo FJ, Bronsoms Artero JM, Toran Monserrat D, Valles Prats M, Merino JL, Espejo B, Bueno B, Amezquita Y, Paraiso V, Kiss Z, Kerkovits L, Ambrus C, Kulcsar I, Szegedi J, Benke A, Borbas B, Ferenczi S, Hengsperger M, Kazup S, Nagy L, Nemeth J, Rozinka A, Szabo T, Szelestei T, Toth E, Varga G, Wagner G, Zakar G, Gergely L, Kiss I, Exarchou K, Tanahill N, Anthoney A, Khalil A, Ahmed S, Capusa C, Oprican R, Stanciu A, Lipan M, Stancu S, Chirculescu B, Mircescu G, Ferenczi S, Roger S, Malecki R, Farouk M, Dellanna F, Thomas M, Manamley N, Touam M, Chantrel F, Bouiller M, Hurot JM, Raphael T, Testa A, Veillon S, Vendrely B, Masoumi Z, Ahmadpoor P, Ghaderian SMH, Nafar M, Samavat S, Samadian F, Poorrezagholi F, Shahidi M, Riccio E, Visciano B, Capuano I, Memoli A, Mozzillo G, Memoli B, Pisani A. Anaemia in CKD 1-5. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gft131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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