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In Reply. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 53:352-353. [PMID: 37858383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Unexplained increases in serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels in colorectal cancer patients during the postoperative follow-up period: an analysis of its incidence and longitudinal pattern. Ann Med 2023; 55:2246997. [PMID: 37963211 PMCID: PMC10898814 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2246997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) monitoring facilitates the detection of recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) after resection. False-positive CEA has been reported in CRC patients with certain comorbidities or smokers. However, limited information is currently available on the frequency of and changes in falsely elevated CEA levels in patients without these conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively examined CRC patients who underwent surgical resection at our hospital between 2001 and 2017, had no recurrence for at least five years, and were free of known factors that may increase CEA. Postoperative CEA levels were retrieved until 2 years before the last contact. For comparison, we similarly selected patients who developed recurrence after resection of CRC during the same period, and CEA levels at initial presentation, at nadir, and at the time of recurrence were reviewed. The patterns of elevated CEA (>5 ng/ml) were classified as transient, repeated, or persistent based on longitudinal changes. The relationships between CEA and carbohydrate antigen 19-9, transaminases, creatinine, and C-reactive protein were examined. RESULTS CEA elevation occurred in 90 (20%) out of 446 eligible patients without recurrence at least once during the mean postoperative period of 50.5 months, whereas CEA was >5 ng/ml in 117 (53%) of 221 patients when they developed recurrence. Twenty-seven patients without recurrence showed a transient elevation in CEA, 45 repeated elevations, and 18 a persistent elevation; the frequency of a high preoperative CEA level increased in this order. The majority (98%) of false elevations ranged between 5 and 15 ng/ml. CEA was not associated with other laboratory data. CONCLUSIONS Unexplained CEA elevations were observed in 20% of recurrence-free CRC patients after surgery, and were classified into three patterns based on longitudinal changes. A more detailed understanding of patient-specific fluctuations in CEA will prevent unnecessary imaging studies and reduce medical costs.
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Neuroendocrine carcinoma associated with chronic ulcerative colitis: a case report and review of the literature. Ann Coloproctol 2023:ac.2022.00801.0114. [PMID: 37073552 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2022.00801.0114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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Adenocarcinoma is a common histological type of ulcerative colitis-associated cancer (UCAC), whereas neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is extremely rare. UCAC is generally diagnosed at an advanced stage, even with regular surveillance colonoscopy. A 41-year-old man with a 17-year history of UC began receiving surveillance colonoscopy at the age of 37 years; 2 years later, dysplasia was detected in the sigmoid colon, and he underwent colonoscopy every 3 to 6 months. Approximately 1.5 years thereafter, a flat adenocarcinoma lesion occurred in the rectum. Flat lesions with high-grade dysplasia were found in the sigmoid colon and surrounding area. The patient underwent laparoscopic total proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis with ileostomy. Adenocarcinoma was diagnosed in the sigmoid colon and NEC in the rectum. One year postoperation, recurrence or metastasis was not evident. Regular surveillance colonoscopy is important in patients with long-term UC. A histological examination of UCAC might demonstrate NEC.
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Formation and evolution of carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu: Direct evidence from returned samples. Science 2023; 379:eabn8671. [PMID: 36137011 DOI: 10.1126/science.abn8671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Samples of the carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu were brought to Earth by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft. We analyzed 17 Ryugu samples measuring 1 to 8 millimeters. Carbon dioxide-bearing water inclusions are present within a pyrrhotite crystal, indicating that Ryugu's parent asteroid formed in the outer Solar System. The samples contain low abundances of materials that formed at high temperatures, such as chondrules and calcium- and aluminum-rich inclusions. The samples are rich in phyllosilicates and carbonates, which formed through aqueous alteration reactions at low temperature, high pH, and water/rock ratios of <1 (by mass). Less altered fragments contain olivine, pyroxene, amorphous silicates, calcite, and phosphide. Numerical simulations, based on the mineralogical and physical properties of the samples, indicate that Ryugu's parent body formed ~2 million years after the beginning of Solar System formation.
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Clinical application of endoscopic soft palate augmentation in the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023:S0901-5027(23)00005-X. [PMID: 36669931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Velopharyngeal structure augmentation with the injection of autologous fat tissue into the nasal mucosa of the soft palate has been reported previously. However, as the injection points in the velopharyngeal space cannot be observed directly, these injections may be difficult to perform accurately. This report describes a new endoscope-assisted approach in which the materials for velopharyngeal structure augmentation are administered while observing the injection points directly, also enabling adjustment of the amount of material injected. A case series of five patients aged 8-16 years who underwent endoscopic soft palate augmentation under general anaesthesia is reported. Autologous fat tissue was injected into the nasal mucosa of the soft palate using a needle-type device of an endoscope, and the effects of the treatment were evaluated. The injections were performed successfully, and the velopharyngeal function was improved. This new technique of endoscopy-assisted augmentation was useful for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency.
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Pebbles and sand on asteroid (162173) Ryugu: In situ observation and particles returned to Earth. Science 2022; 375:1011-1016. [PMID: 35143255 DOI: 10.1126/science.abj8624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The Hayabusa2 spacecraft investigated the C-type (carbonaceous) asteroid (162173) Ryugu. The mission performed two landing operations to collect samples of surface and subsurface material, the latter exposed by an artificial impact. We present images of the second touchdown site, finding that ejecta from the impact crater was present at the sample location. Surface pebbles at both landing sites show morphological variations ranging from rugged to smooth, similar to Ryugu's boulders, and shapes from quasi-spherical to flattened. The samples were returned to Earth on 6 December 2020. We describe the morphology of >5 grams of returned pebbles and sand. Their diverse color, shape, and structure are consistent with the observed materials of Ryugu; we conclude that they are a representative sample of the asteroid.
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POS-335 Mechanism of the canagliflozin-induced early decline in GFR in obese diabetic rats. Kidney Int Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.01.356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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POS-329 EFFECTS OF COMBINATION OF RTA dh404 AND DAPAGLIFLOZIN ON RENAL INVOLVEMENT AND BODY COMPOSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL RAT MODEL OF DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE. Kidney Int Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.01.350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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POS-331 L-carnitine ameliorates diabetic kidney disease by alleviating mitochondrial abnormality and fatty acid accumulation in SDT-fatty rats. Kidney Int Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.01.352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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POS-439 The PROPKD score affect renal involvement in patients with tolvaptan-treated autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease ? Kidney Int Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.01.466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Atherogenic lipoproteins and carotid intimal medial thickness progression over 5 years. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.156] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Sample collection from asteroid (162173) Ryugu by Hayabusa2: Implications for surface evolution. Science 2020; 368:654-659. [DOI: 10.1126/science.aaz6306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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An artificial impact on the asteroid (162173) Ryugu formed a crater in the gravity-dominated regime. Science 2020; 368:67-71. [PMID: 32193363 DOI: 10.1126/science.aaz1701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The Hayabusa2 spacecraft investigated the small asteroid Ryugu, which has a rubble-pile structure. We describe an impact experiment on Ryugu using Hayabusa2's Small Carry-on Impactor. The impact produced an artificial crater with a diameter >10 meters, which has a semicircular shape, an elevated rim, and a central pit. Images of the impact and resulting ejecta were recorded by the Deployable CAMera 3 for >8 minutes, showing the growth of an ejecta curtain (the outer edge of the ejecta) and deposition of ejecta onto the surface. The ejecta curtain was asymmetric and heterogeneous and it never fully detached from the surface. The crater formed in the gravity-dominated regime; in other words, crater growth was limited by gravity not surface strength. We discuss implications for Ryugu's surface age.
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Images from the surface of asteroid Ryugu show rocks similar to carbonaceous chondrite meteorites. Science 2020; 365:817-820. [PMID: 31439797 DOI: 10.1126/science.aaw8627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The near-Earth asteroid (162173) Ryugu is a 900-m-diameter dark object expected to contain primordial material from the solar nebula. The Mobile Asteroid Surface Scout (MASCOT) landed on Ryugu's surface on 3 October 2018. We present images from the MASCOT camera (MASCam) taken during the descent and while on the surface. The surface is covered by decimeter- to meter-sized rocks, with no deposits of fine-grained material. Rocks appear either bright, with smooth faces and sharp edges, or dark, with a cauliflower-like, crumbly surface. Close-up images of a rock of the latter type reveal a dark matrix with small, bright, spectrally different inclusions, implying that it did not experience extensive aqueous alteration. The inclusions appear similar to those in carbonaceous chondrite meteorites.
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Scintillation properties of Y-Admixed Gd2Si2O7 scintillator. RADIAT MEAS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2019.106123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A case of salivary duct carcinoma of submandibular gland presented diagnostic difficulty. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2019.03.672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hayabusa2 arrives at the carbonaceous asteroid 162173 Ryugu-A spinning top-shaped rubble pile. Science 2019; 364:268-272. [PMID: 30890588 DOI: 10.1126/science.aav8032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The Hayabusa2 spacecraft arrived at the near-Earth carbonaceous asteroid 162173 Ryugu in 2018. We present Hayabusa2 observations of Ryugu's shape, mass, and geomorphology. Ryugu has an oblate "spinning top" shape, with a prominent circular equatorial ridge. Its bulk density, 1.19 ± 0.02 grams per cubic centimeter, indicates a high-porosity (>50%) interior. Large surface boulders suggest a rubble-pile structure. Surface slope analysis shows Ryugu's shape may have been produced from having once spun at twice the current rate. Coupled with the observed global material homogeneity, this suggests that Ryugu was reshaped by centrifugally induced deformation during a period of rapid rotation. From these remote-sensing investigations, we identified a suitable sample collection site on the equatorial ridge.
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The surface composition of asteroid 162173 Ryugu from Hayabusa2 near-infrared spectroscopy. Science 2019; 364:272-275. [PMID: 30890589 DOI: 10.1126/science.aav7432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The near-Earth asteroid 162173 Ryugu, the target of the Hayabusa2 sample-return mission, is thought to be a primitive carbonaceous object. We report reflectance spectra of Ryugu's surface acquired with the Near-Infrared Spectrometer (NIRS3) on Hayabusa2, to provide direct measurements of the surface composition and geological context for the returned samples. A weak, narrow absorption feature centered at 2.72 micrometers was detected across the entire observed surface, indicating that hydroxyl (OH)-bearing minerals are ubiquitous there. The intensity of the OH feature and low albedo are similar to thermally and/or shock-metamorphosed carbonaceous chondrite meteorites. There are few variations in the OH-band position, which is consistent with Ryugu being a compositionally homogeneous rubble-pile object generated from impact fragments of an undifferentiated aqueously altered parent body.
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The geomorphology, color, and thermal properties of Ryugu: Implications for parent-body processes. Science 2019; 364:252. [PMID: 30890587 DOI: 10.1126/science.aaw0422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The near-Earth carbonaceous asteroid 162173 Ryugu is thought to have been produced from a parent body that contained water ice and organic molecules. The Hayabusa2 spacecraft has obtained global multicolor images of Ryugu. Geomorphological features present include a circum-equatorial ridge, east-west dichotomy, high boulder abundances across the entire surface, and impact craters. Age estimates from the craters indicate a resurfacing age of [Formula: see text] years for the top 1-meter layer. Ryugu is among the darkest known bodies in the Solar System. The high abundance and spectral properties of boulders are consistent with moderately dehydrated materials, analogous to thermally metamorphosed meteorites found on Earth. The general uniformity in color across Ryugu's surface supports partial dehydration due to internal heating of the asteroid's parent body.
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Developments of Electron Cyclotron Emission Spectroscopy and Microwave Reflectometry on LHD. FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst10-a10822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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SAT0077 Prognostic Factors for Abatacept Retention in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in A Japanese Multicenter Registry. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.5729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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FRI0174 The Clinical Outcome of Abatacept Therapy in Single Biologic Failure and Multiple Biologic Failure with Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients -Results from Japanese Multi Center Registry System-. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.5493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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SAT0199 The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Abatacept Therapy in Biologic Naïve Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis from Japanese Multi-Center Registry: 3-Year Outcomes. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.2667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Do women with unilateral fallopian tube blockage need assisted reproductive technology treatment as the primary treatment option? Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.1027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Association of increased large hdl particles with improved cardiopulmonary fitness in acute coronary syndrome patients participated with exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation. Atherosclerosis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.05.273] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Neural processes in pseudo perceptual rivalry: an ERP and time-frequency approach. Neuroscience 2014; 271:35-44. [PMID: 24759770 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2014.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Necker cube is one of the ambiguous figures that is physically a static image but can be alternately perceived in two different perspectives. A great deal of debate exists regarding ambiguous figures that induce spontaneous switching between rival percepts. To investigate the time course of neural processes underlying such perceptual rivalry, we recorded electroencephalograms associated with participants' perceptions of a Necker cube under ambiguous and unambiguous conditions, using a modified discontinuous-presentation method. Each condition consisted of two stimuli presented consecutively, starting with an unambiguous stimulus in both conditions. The second stimulus was either ambiguous (ambiguous condition) or unambiguous (control condition). We compared endogenous reversal activity of ambiguous stimuli with exogenous reversals. As a result, we found that the right-occipital beta-band activity (16-26 Hz) increased 100-150 ms and 350-450 ms after the onset of the ambiguous stimulus only when the perception of the ambiguous stimulus differed from that of the first stimulus. These results indicate that activity in the right-occipital total beta band reflects endogenous switching between rivaling percepts.
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Influence of the grain orientation on the charge transport properties of organic field-effect transistors. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra04964k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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We report the effects of crystalline grain orientation on the charge transport properties of a J-aggregate bisazomethine dye (DE2) in thin films.
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Development of frequency modulation reflectometer for Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research tokamak. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2013; 84:084702. [PMID: 24007083 DOI: 10.1063/1.4817305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Frequency modulation reflectometer has been developed to measure the plasma density profile of the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research tokamak. Three reflectometers are operating in extraordinary polarization mode in the frequency range of Q band (33.6-54 GHz), V band (48-72 GHz), and W band (72-108 GHz) to measure the density up to 7 × 10(19) m(-3) when the toroidal magnetic field is 2 T on axis. The antenna is installed inside of the vacuum vessel. A new vacuum window is developed by using 50 μm thick mica film and 0.1 mm thick gold gasket. The filter bank of low pass filter, notch filter, and Faraday isolator is used to reject the electron cyclotron heating high power at attenuation of 60 dB. The full frequency band is swept in 20 μs. The mixer output is directly digitized with sampling rate of 100 MSamples/s. The phase is obtained by using wavelet transform. The whole hardware and software system is described in detail and the measured density profile is presented as a result.
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Luminescence and scintillation mechanism in Ce3+and Pr3+doped (Lu,Y,Gd)3(Ga,Al)5O12single crystal scintillators. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/pssc.201200499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Quantified temporal changes of heart rate variability when developing SIRS. Crit Care 2012. [PMCID: PMC3504910 DOI: 10.1186/cc11796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Implications of nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue (NALT) in the development of allergic responses in an allergic rhinitis mouse model. Allergy 2012; 67:502-9. [PMID: 22257110 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2011.02782.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2011] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue (NALT) serves as an important inductive site for mucosal immunity in the upper respiratory tract. Despite its importance in the mucosal immune system, little is known regarding the role of NALT in airway allergic immune responses. We aimed to elucidate the role of NALT in the induction of upper airway allergic responses in a mouse model. METHODS Inhibitor of DNA binding/differentiation 2 (Id2)(-/-) and Id2(+/-) mice was exposed to the ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic rhinitis model, because the former resulted in the NALT deficiency. The allergic parameters, such as allergic symptoms, serum OVA-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, eosinophil infiltration, and cytokine profiles in the nasal mucosa, were compared between Id2(-/-) and Id2(+/-) groups. RESULTS NALT-null, Id2(-/-) mice displayed significantly lower allergic responses compared with Id2(+/-) mice, as demonstrated by lower levels of allergic symptoms, serum OVA-specific IgE, eosinophilic infiltration, and local Th2 cytokine transcriptions. To determine which of two factors, that is, the absence of NALT or the alteration of immunocompetent cell populations caused by the Id2 deficiency, has a larger effect on the attenuated allergic immune responses in Id2(-/-) mice, lethally irradiated Id2(-/-) mice were engrafted with C57BL/6 wild-type bone marrow cells and showed still significantly lower allergic immune responses compared with equally treated Id2(+/-) mice. In addition, IgE class switch recombination-associated molecules, such as ε immunoglobulin heavy-chain germline gene transcript, ε mRNA, and activation-induced cytidine deaminase mRNA, were detected in NALT from OVA-sensitized wild-type mice. CONCLUSION These results show the critical role of NALT for the induction of allergic responses in the upper airway at least in part by means of class switching to IgE in situ.
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Expression of Id2 in the second heart field and cardiac defects in Id2 knock-out mice. Dev Dyn 2012; 240:2561-77. [PMID: 22012595 DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.22762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The inhibitor of differentiation Id2 is expressed in mesoderm of the second heart field, which contributes myocardial and mesenchymal cells to the primary heart tube. The role of Id2 in cardiac development is insufficiently known. Heart development was studied in sequential developmental stages in Id2 wildtype and knockout mouse embryos. Expression patterns of Id2, MLC-2a, Nkx2.5, HCN4, and WT-1 were analyzed. Id2 is expressed in myocardial progenitor cells at the inflow and outflow tract, in the endocardial and epicardial lineage, and in neural crest cells. Id2 knockout embryos show severe cardiac defects including abnormal orientation of systemic and pulmonary drainage, abnormal myocardialization of systemic and pulmonary veins, hypoplasia of the sinoatrial node, large interatrial communications, ventricular septal defects, double outlet right ventricle, and myocardial hypoplasia. Our results indicate a role for Id2 in the second heart field contribution at both the arterial and the venous poles of the heart.
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Development of novel rare earth doped fluoride and oxide scintillators for two-dimensional imaging. J RARE EARTH 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1002-0721(10)60621-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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515 SMALL DENSE LDL-CHOLESTEROL IS SUPERIOR TO LDL-CHOLESTEROL FOR DETERMINING SEVERE CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(11)70516-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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ABSTRACTWe have investigated cathodoluminescence (CL) of nitrogen- and boron-doped CVD diamonds compared with type Ib and undoped CVD diamonds. The CL spectrum of nitrogen-doped CVD diamond shows some luminescent centers, which are not observed in undoped one. Especially 2.15 eV (575 nm) and 1.67 eV (GRl) centers are prominent. CVD diamond doped with both nitrogen and boron shows a similar CL spectrum to boron-doped CVD diamond at lower concentration of nitrogen, and shows a spectrum composed of the centers obtained by nitrogen-doping and by boron-doping at higher concentration of nitrogen. Highenergy electron irradiation to nitrogen-doped CVD diamond produces an intense luminescent center having a zero-phonon line at 3.19 eV, and the following annealing make the emission of 2.15 eV center much more intense.
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P89. Genomically integrated transgenes are conditionally manipulable to be expressed in the neural crest-specific cell lineage. Differentiation 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diff.2010.09.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The influence of long-term caffeine intake on pregnancy rate evaluated using human follicular fluid hormones and in vitro fertilization in mice. Fertil Steril 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.07.636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Spatio-temporal frequency dependence of perceptual filling-in facilitation. J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/6.13.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Relationship between eye movement and filling-in time. J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/9.8.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Because the discoordination between swallowing and respiration may cause severe respiratory disorders such as aspiration pneumonia, understanding the neuronal mechanisms underlying such coordination is important. Recently, it was reported that medullary noradrenergic neurons are involved in evoking esophageal-gastric relaxation reflex, leading to a hypothesis that such neurons are also involved in swallowing-respiration coordination. We tested this hypothesis using an in vitro brain-stem preparation obtained from neonatal rats. A temporal inhibition of respiratory rhythm was consistently observed when swallowing activity was induced by electrical stimulations to the supralaryngeal nerve. We found that a broad adrenergic receptor agonist, norepinephrine, markedly blocked the swallowing-induced temporal inhibition of respiration. Further studies revealed that swallowing-induced respiratory inhibition is blocked by an alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist and enhanced by an alpha2-adrenergic receptor antagonist, indicating an important role of alpha2-adrenergic receptors in regulation of the coordination between swallowing and respiration in vitro.
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The trigeminal motor system participates in the control of respiration as well as suckling and mastication. However, the central mechanism underlying respiratory activity in trigeminal motoneurons is not well-understood. In this study, we aimed to elucidate brainstem circuitry for rhythm generation and signal transmission of trigeminal respiratory activity in in vitro neonatal rat brainstem-spinal cord preparations. We further examined the role of midline-crossing trigeminal interneurons in the bilateral synchronization of respiratory and suckling activity in trigeminal motor nerves. The results of brainstem-sectioning experiments indicated that respiratory rhythms were generated in the medulla and ipsilaterally transmitted to trigeminal motoneurons in the pons. We conclude that the trigeminal motor system, as well as the hypoglossal and phrenic motor system, is regulated by medullary respiratory networks, and that pontine interactions between bilateral trigeminal interneurons are not critical for the generation or synchronization of trigeminal respiratory activity, but are crucial for trigeminal suckling activity.
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Estimation of carotid diameter with heartbeat on longitudinal B-mode ultrasonic images. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2009; 2008:3142-5. [PMID: 19163373 DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2008.4649870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Arteriosclerosis, i.e. degrading arterial elasticity, causes cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction. Premonition of arteriosclerosis is important because arteriosclerosis is never cured completely. We therefore propose a method to track the carotid diameter to evaluate the initial carotid elasticity accompanied with a person's heartbeat using the longitudinal B-mode ultrasonic images. If the diameter of carotid artery can be accurately estimated, it is possible to implies for initial inference of the presence of arteriosclerosis. In future studies, it has to be assessed with comparisons to anaother established method.
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Responses of marine organisms to physical and chemical impacts. Cell Biol Toxicol 2008; 24:471-4. [PMID: 18982418 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-008-9109-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2008] [Accepted: 10/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Studies on the effects of a variety of exogenous and anthropogenic environmental factors, including endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, UV light, high temperature, and others, on marine organisms have been presented at the 2nd Bilateral Seminar Italy-Japan held in November 2006. Reports were discussed in order to reveal the current situation of marine ecosystems, aiming at evaluation and prediction of environmental risks.
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Propagation route estimation of heart sound through simultaneous multi-site recording on the chest wall. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 2007:2875-8. [PMID: 18002595 DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2007.4352929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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While vibration source of the heart sound has been well-studied, the propagation route of the heart sound on the chest wall has not been clarified. In this study, we first measured the heat sound simultaneously at 64 positions on the chest wall of healthy subjects using 64 small accelerometers. We next calculated the delay times in the vibration propagation between all possible pair of neighboring positions. We proposed the estimation method for the propagation route of heart sound vibration on the chest wall by solving the shortest path problem in the graph-network theory only using such neighboring delay times. Applying to the recorded heart sound signals, we can obtain the estimated propagation route originated at the cardiac apex for the first heart sound, and that originated at aortic valve for the second heart sound.
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Measurement of edge density profiles of Large Helical Device plasmas using an ultrashort-pulse reflectometer. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2008; 79:056106. [PMID: 18513099 DOI: 10.1063/1.2917579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We report here on the application of an ultrashort-pulse reflectometer (USPR) to Large Helical Device in National Institute for Fusion Science. An impulse with picosecond pulse width is used as a source in an USPR. Since the bandwidth of a source is inversely related to the pulse width, we can utilize the frequency range of microwave to millimeter-wave by using wide band transmission lines. The density profiles can be reconstructed by collecting time-of-flight signal of each frequency component of an impulse reflected from each cutoff layer. Remote control system using super science information network has been introduced to the present USPR system.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF SMALL DENSE LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS IN CORONARY HEART DISEASE. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(08)70971-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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