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kn-title=Summary of taxonomy changes ratified by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) from the Animal dsRNA and ssRNA(−) Viruses Subcommittee, 2025
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kn-abstract=RNA viruses are ubiquitous in the environment and are important pathogens of humans, animals and plants. In 2024, the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses Animal dsRNA and ssRNA(−) Viruses Subcommittee submitted 18 taxonomic proposals for consideration. These proposals expanded the known virosphere by classifying 9 new genera and 88 species for newly detected virus genomes. Of note, newly established species expand the large family of Rhabdoviridae to 580 species. A new species in the family Arenaviridae includes a virus detected in Antarctic fish with a unique split nucleoprotein ORF. Additionally, four new species were established for historically isolated viruses with previously unsequenced genomes. Furthermore, three species were abolished due to incomplete genome sequence information, and one family was moved from being unassigned in the phylum Negarnaviricota into a subphylum and order. Herein, we summarize the 18 ratified taxonomic proposals and the general features of the current taxonomy, thereby supporting public and animal health responses.
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kn-title=Summary of taxonomy changes ratified by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses from the Plant Viruses Subcommittee, 2025
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kn-abstract=In March 2025, following the annual International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) ratification vote, newly proposed taxa were added to those under the mandate of the Plant Viruses Subcommittee. In brief, 1 new order, 3 new families, 6 new genera, 2 new subgenera and 206 new species were created. Some taxa were reorganized. Genus Cytorhabdovirus in the family Rhabdoviridae was abolished and its taxa were redistributed into three new genera Alphacytorhabdovirus, Betacytorhabdovirus and Gammacytorhabdovirus. Genus Waikavirus in the family Secoviridae was reorganized into two subgenera (Actinidivirus and Ritunrivirus). One family and four previously unaffiliated genera were moved to the newly established order Tombendovirales. Twelve species not assigned to a genus were abolished. To comply with the ICTV mandate of a binomial format for virus species, eight species were renamed. Demarcation criteria in the absence of biological information were defined in the genus Ilarvirus (family Bromoviridae). This article presents the updated taxonomy put forth by the Plant Viruses Subcommittee and ratified by the ICTV.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=10
en-affil=National Citrus Engineering and Technology Research Center, Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (CHONGQING) Science City, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University
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en-affil=Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
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en-affil=Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University
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affil-num=13
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affil-num=14
en-affil=University of Delhi South Campu
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affil-num=17
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en-affil=Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura-CSIC
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affil-num=27
en-affil=Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland
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affil-num=28
en-affil=Department of Biology, University of Oxford
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affil-num=29
en-affil=Swedish University of Agriculture
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affil-num=30
en-affil=USDA-ARS, USNA, Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit
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affil-num=41
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affil-num=58
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affil-num=63
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affil-num=64
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affil-num=76
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affil-num=77
en-affil=Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante, CNR
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affil-num=81
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kn-abstract=Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is commonly employed to screen technetium-99m labeled polymer nanoparticle batches for unreduced pertechnetate and radio-colloidal impurities. Although this method is widely accepted, our findings applying radiolabeled PLGA/PLA–PEG nanoparticles underscore its lack of transferability between different settings and its limitations as a standalone quality control tool. While TLC profiles may appear similar for purified and radiocolloid containing nanoparticle formulations, their in vivo behavior can vary significantly, as demonstrated by discrepancies between TLC results and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and biodistribution data. This highlights the urgent need for a case-by-case evaluation of TLC methods for each specific nanoparticle type. Our study revealed that polymeric nanoparticles cannot be considered analytically uniform entities in the context of TLC analysis, emphasizing the complex interplay between nanoparticle composition, radiolabeling conditions, and subsequent biological behavior.
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kn-title=Artificial Intelligence Approach in Machine Learning-Based Modeling and Networking of the Coronavirus Pathogenesis Pathway
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kn-abstract=The coronavirus pathogenesis pathway, which consists of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus infection and signaling pathways, including the interferon pathway, the transforming growth factor beta pathway, the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway, the apoptosis pathway, and the inflammation pathway, is activated upon coronaviral infection. An artificial intelligence approach based on machine learning was utilized to develop models with images of the coronavirus pathogenesis pathway to predict the activation states. Data on coronaviral infection held in a database were analyzed with Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA), a network pathway analysis tool. Data related to SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) were extracted from more than 100,000 analyses and datasets in the IPA database. A total of 27 analyses, including nine analyses of SARS-CoV-2-infected human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and fibroblasts, and a total of 22 analyses of SARS-CoV-2-infected lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), were identified as being related to “human” and “SARS coronavirus 2” in the database. The coronavirus pathogenesis pathway was activated in SARS-CoV-2-infected iPSC-derived cells and LUAD cells. A prediction model was developed in Python 3.11 using images of the coronavirus pathogenesis pathway under different conditions. The prediction model of activation states of the coronavirus pathogenesis pathway may aid in treatment identification.
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kn-abstract=Molecular biological techniques have enabled the accurate identification of the avian Eimeria parasite, however, the preparation of PCR template remains a bottleneck due to contaminants from feces and the robust oocyst's wall resistant to chemical and mechanical force. Generally, the preparation of PCR template involves three main steps: (1) pretreatment of oocysts; (2) disruption of oocysts; and (3) purification of genomic DNA. We prepared PCR templates from both unsporulated and sporulated E. tenella oocysts using various protocols, followed by species-specific PCR to define the limit of detection. Our data revealed that whereas neither pretreatment of oocysts with sodium hypochlorite nor purification of genomic DNA with commercial kits improved the limit of detection of PCR, disruption of oocysts was a critical step in the preparation of PCR templates. The most sensitive PCR assay was achieved with the template prepared by disrupting oocysts suspended in distilled water, followed by bead-beating and heating at 99°C for 5 min, which detected 0.16 oocysts per PCR. This ultra-simplified protocol for preparation of PCR template, which does not require expensive reagents or equipment, will significantly enhance the sensitive and efficient molecular identification of Eimeria. It will improve our understanding of the prevalence of this parasite at the species level and contribute to the development of techniques for the control in the field.
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kn-abstract=Transmission of plant viruses that replicate in the insect vector is known as persistent-propagative manner. However, it remains unclear whether such virus-vector relationships also occur between plant viruses and other biological vectors such as arthropod mites. In this study, we investigated the possible replication of orchid fleck virus (OFV), a segmented plant rhabdovirus, within its mite vector (Brevipalpus californicus s.l.) using quantitative RT-qPCR, western blotting and next-generation sequencing. Time-course RT-qPCR and western blot analyses showed an increasing OFV accumulation pattern in mites after virus acquisition. Since OFV genome expression requires the transcription of polyadenylated mRNAs, polyadenylated RNA fractions extracted from the viruliferous mite samples and OFV-infected plant leaves were used for RNA-seq analysis. In the mite and plant datasets, a large number of sequence reads were aligned to genomic regions of OFV RNA1 and RNA2 corresponding to transcribed viral gene mRNAs. This includes the short polyadenylated transcripts originating from the leader and trailer regions at the ends of the viral genome, which are believed to play a crucial role in viral transcription/replication. In contrast, a low number of reads were mapped to the non-transcribed regions (gene junctions). These results strongly suggested that OFV gene expression occurs both in mites and plants. Additionally, deep sequencing revealed the accumulation of OFV-derived small RNAs in mites, although their size profiles differ from those found in plants. Taken together, our results indicated that OFV replicates within a mite vector and is targeted by the RNA-silencing mechanism.
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kn-abstract=Spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) are a major threat to economically important crops. Here, we investigated the potential of tetranins, in particular Tet3 and Tet4, as T. urticae protein-type elicitors that stimulate plant defense. Truncated Tet3 and Tet4 proteins showed efficacy in activating the defense gene pathogenesis-related 1 (PR1) and inducing phytohormone production in leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris. In particular, Tet3 caused a drastically higher Ca2+ influx in leaves, but a lower reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation compared to other tetranins, whereas Tet4 caused a low Ca2+ influx and a high ROS generation in the host plants. Such specific and non-specific elicitor activities were examined by knockdown of Tet3 and Tet4 expressions in mites, confirming their respective activities and in particular showing that they function additively or synergistically to induce defense responses. Of great interest is the fact that Tet3 and Tet4 expression levels were higher in mites on their preferred host, P. vulgaris, compared to the levels in mites on the less-preferred host, Cucumis sativus, whereas Tet1 and Tet2 were constitutively expressed regardless of their host. Furthermore, mites that had been hosted on C. sativus induced lower levels of PR1 expression, Ca2+ influx and ROS generation, i.e., Tet3- and Tet4-responsive defense responses, in both P. vulgaris and C. sativus leaves compared to the levels induced by mites that had been hosted on P. vulgaris. Taken together, these findings show that selected tetranins respond to variable host cues that may optimize herbivore fitness by altering the anti-mite response of the host plant.
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kn-abstract=In organisms ranging from vertebrates to plants, major components of centromeres are rapidly evolving repeat sequences, such as tandem repeats (TRs) and transposable elements (TEs), which harbour centromere-specific histone H3 (CENH3)1,2. Complete centromere structures recently determined in human and Arabidopsis suggest frequent integration and purging of retrotransposons within the TR regions of centromeres3,4,5. Despite the high impact of ‘centrophilic’ retrotransposons on the paradox of rapid centromere evolution, the mechanisms involved in centromere targeting remain poorly understood in any organism. Here we show that both Ty3 and Ty1 long terminal repeat retrotransposons rapidly turnover within the centromeric TRs of Arabidopsis species. We demonstrate that the Ty1/Copia element Tal1 (Transposon of Arabidopsis lyrata 1) integrates de novo into regions occupied by CENH3 in Arabidopsis thaliana, and that ectopic expansion of the CENH3 region results in spread of Tal1 integration regions. The integration spectra of chimeric TEs reveal the key structural variations responsible for contrasting chromatin-targeting specificities to centromeres versus gene-rich regions, which have recurrently converted during the evolution of these TEs. Our findings show the impact of centromeric chromatin on TE-mediated rapid centromere evolution, with relevance across eukaryotic genomes.
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kn-title=Analysis of the effect of permeant solutes on the hydraulic resistance of the plasma membrane in cells of Chara corallina
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kn-abstract=In the cells of Chara corallina, permeant monohydric alcohols including methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol increased the hydraulic resistance of the membrane (Lpm−1). We found that the relative value of the hydraulic resistance (rLpm−1) was linearly dependent on the concentration (Cs) of the alcohol. The relationship is expressed in the equation: rLpm−1 = ρmCs + 1, where ρm is the hydraulic resistance modifier coefficient of the membrane. Ye et al. (2004) showed that membrane-permeant glycol ethers also increased Lp−1. We used their data to estimate Lpm−1 and rLpm−1. The values of rLpm−1 fit the above relation we found for alcohols. When we plotted the ρm values of all the permeant alcohols and glycol ethers against their molecular weights (MW), we obtained a linear curve with a slope of 0.014 M−1/MW and with a correlation coefficient of 0.99. We analyzed the influence of the permeant solutes on the relative hydraulic resistance of the membrane (rLpm−1) as a function of the external (π0) and internal (πi) osmotic pressures. The analysis showed that the hydraulic resistance modifier coefficients (ρm) were linearly related to the MW of the permeant solutes with a slope of 0.012 M−1/MW and with a correlation coefficient of 0.84. The linear relationship between the effects of permeating solutes on the hydraulic resistance modifier coefficient (ρm) and the MW can be explained in terms of the effect of the effective osmotic pressure on the hydraulic conductivity of water channels. The result of the analysis suggests that the osmotic pressure and not the size of the permeant solute as proposed by (Ye et al., J Exp Bot 55:449–461, 2004) is the decisive factor in a solute’s influence on hydraulic conductivity. Thus, characean water channels (aquaporins) respond to permeant solutes with essentially the same mechanism as to impermeant solutes.
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kn-abstract=Protein is essential for all living organisms; however, excessive protein intake can have adverse effects, such as hyperammonemia. Although mechanisms responding to protein deficiency are well-studied, there is a significant gap in our understanding of how organisms adaptively suppress excessive protein intake. In the present study, utilizing the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, we discover that the peptide hormone CCHamide1 (CCHa1), secreted by enteroendocrine cells in response to a high-protein diet (HPD), is vital for suppressing overconsumption of protein. Gut-derived CCHa1 is received by a small subset of enteric neurons that produce short neuropeptide F, thereby modulating protein-specific satiety. Importantly, impairment of the CCHa1-mediated gut-enteric neuronal axis results in ammonia accumulation and a shortened lifespan under HPD conditions. Collectively, our findings unravel the crosstalk of gut hormone and neuronal pathways that orchestrate physiological responses to prevent and adapt to dietary protein overload.
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kn-abstract=The circadian neuronal network in the brain comprises central pacemaker neurons and associated input and output pathways. These components work together to generate coherent rhythmicity, synchronize with environmental time cues, and convey circadian information to downstream neurons that regulate behaviors such as the sleep/wake cycle. To mediate these functions, neurotransmitters and neuromodulators play essential roles in transmitting and modulating signals between neurons. In Drosophila melanogaster, approximately 240 brain neurons function as clock neurons. Previous studies have identified several neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, including the Pigment-dispersing factor (PDF) neuropeptide, along with their corresponding receptors in clock neurons. However, our understanding of the neurotransmitters and receptors involved in the circadian system remains incomplete. In this study, we conducted a T2A-GAL4-based screening for neurotransmitter and receptor genes expressed in clock neurons. We identified 2 neurotransmitter-related genes and 22 receptor genes. Notably, while previous studies had reported the expression of 6 neuropeptide receptor genes in large ventrolateral neurons (l-LNv), we also found that 14 receptor genes—including those for dopamine, serotonin, and γ-aminobutyric acid—are expressed in l-LNv neurons. These findings suggest that l-LNv neurons serve as key integrative hubs within the circadian network, receiving diverse external signals.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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kn-title=Efficient single-channel current measurements of the human BK channel using a liposome-immobilized gold probe
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kn-abstract=The human BK channel (hBK) is an essential membrane protein that regulates various biological functions, and its dysfunction leads to serious diseases. Understanding the biophysical properties of hBK channels is crucial for drug development. Artificial lipid bilayer recording is used to measure biophysical properties at the single-channel level. However, this technique is time-consuming and complicated; thus, its measurement efficiency is very low. Previously, we developed a novel technique to improve the measurement efficiency by rapidly forming lipid bilayer membranes and incorporating ion channels into the membrane using a hydrophilically modified gold probe. To further improve our technique for application to the hBK channel, we combined it using the gold probe with a liposome fusion method. Using a probe on which liposomes containing hBK channels were immobilized, the channels were efficiently incorporated into the lipid bilayer membrane, and the measured channel currents showed the current characteristics of the hBK channel. This technique will be useful for the efficient measurements of the channel properties of hBK and other biologically important channels.
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Human BK channel
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no-vol=22
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kn-title=C1orf50 Drives Malignant Melanoma Progression Through the Regulation of Stemness
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kn-abstract=Background/Aim: Recent advancements in omics analysis have significantly enhanced our understanding of the molecular pathology of malignant melanoma, leading to the development of novel therapeutic strategies that target specific vulnerabilities within the disease. Despite these improvements, the factors contributing to the poor prognosis of patients with malignant melanoma remain incompletely understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of C1orf50 (Chromosome 1 open reading frame 50), a gene previously of unknown function, as a prognostic biomarker in melanoma.
Materials and Methods: We performed comprehensive transcriptome data analysis and subsequent functional validation of the human Skin Cutaneous Melanoma project from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA).
Results: Elevated expression levels of C1orf50 correlated with worse survival outcomes. Mechanistically, we revealed that C1orf50 plays a significant role in the regulation of cell cycle processes and cancer cell stemness, providing a potential avenue for novel therapeutic interventions in melanoma.
Conclusion: This study is the first to identify C1orf50 as a prognostic biomarker in melanoma. The clinical relevance of our results sheds light on the importance of further investigation into the biological mechanisms underpinning C1orf50’s impact on melanoma progression and patient prognosis.
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
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kn-title=A repertoire of visible light–sensitive opsins in the deep-sea hydrothermal vent shrimp Rimicaris hybisae
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kn-abstract=Unlike terrestrial environments, where humans reside, there is no sunlight in the deep sea. Instead, dim visible light from black-body radiation and bioluminescence illuminates hydrothermal vent areas in the deep sea. A deep-sea hydrothermal vent shrimp, Rimicaris hybisae, is thought to detect this dim light using its enlarged dorsal eye; however, the molecular basis of its photoreception remains unexplored. Here, we characterized the molecular properties of opsins, universal photoreceptive proteins in animals, found in R. hybisae. Transcriptomic analysis identified six opsins: three Gq-coupled opsins, one Opn3, one Opn5, and one peropsin. Functional analysis revealed that five of these opsins exhibited light-dependent G protein activity, whereas peropsin exhibited the ability to convert all-trans-retinal to 11-cis-retinal like photoisomerases. Notably, all the R. hybisae opsins, including Opn5, convergently show visible light sensitivity (around 457–517 nm), whereas most opsins categorized as Opn5 have been demonstrated to be UV sensitive. Mutational analysis revealed that the unique visible light sensitivity of R. hybisae Opn5 is achieved through the stabilization of a protonated Schiff base by a counterion residue at position 83 (Asp83), which differs from the position identified in other opsins. These findings suggest that the vent shrimp R. hybisae has adapted its photoreceptive devices to dim deep-sea hydrothermal light by selectively maintaining a repertoire of visible light–sensitive opsins, including the uniquely tuned Opn5.
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Research Center for Bioscience and Nanoscience (CeBN), Research Institute for Marine Resources Utilization, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
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affil-num=5
en-affil=School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Biology, Graduate School of Science, Kobe University
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affil-num=11
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affil-num=14
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affil-num=15
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kn-title=Metatranscriptomic Sequencing of Sheath Blight-Associated Isolates of Rhizoctonia solani Revealed Multi-Infection by Diverse Groups of RNA Viruses
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kn-abstract=Rice sheath blight, caused by the soil-borne fungus Rhizoctonia solani (teleomorph: Thanatephorus cucumeris, Basidiomycota), is one of the most devastating phytopathogenic fungal diseases and causes yield loss. Here, we report on a very high prevalence (100%) of potential virus-associated double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) elements for a collection of 39 fungal strains of R. solani from the rice sheath blight samples from at least four major rice-growing areas in the Philippines and a reference isolate from the International Rice Research Institute, showing different colony phenotypes. Their dsRNA profiles suggested the presence of multiple viral infections among these Philippine R. solani populations. Using next-generation sequencing, the viral sequences of the three representative R. solani strains (Ilo-Rs-6, Tar-Rs-3, and Tar-Rs-5) from different rice-growing areas revealed the presence of at least 36 viruses or virus-like agents, with the Tar-Rs-3 strain harboring the largest number of viruses (at least 20 in total). These mycoviruses or their candidates are believed to have single-stranded RNA or dsRNA genomes and they belong to or are associated with the orders Martellivirales, Hepelivirales, Durnavirales, Cryppavirales, Ourlivirales, and Ghabrivirales based on their coding-complete RNA-dependent RNA polymerase sequences. The complete genome sequences of two novel RNA viruses belonging to the proposed family Phlegiviridae and family Mitoviridae were determined.
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en-aut-name=UrzoMichael Louie R.
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en-affil=Fit-for-Future Genetic Resources Unit, Rice Breeding Innovations Department, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), University of the Philippines Los Baños
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Institute of Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
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en-affil=Traits for Challenged Environments Unit, Rice Breeding Innovations Department, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), University of the Philippines Los Baños
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en-affil=Traits for Challenged Environments Unit, Rice Breeding Innovations Department, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), University of the Philippines Los Baños
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Plant-Microbe Interactions Group, Institute of Plant Science and Resources (IPSR), Okayama University
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kn-title=Neuromedin U Deficiency Disrupts Daily Testosterone Fluctuation and Reduces Wheel-running Activity in Rats
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kn-abstract=The objective of this study was to elucidate the role of endogenous Neuromedin U (NMU) in rats by performing NMU knockout (KO). Male, but not female NMU KO rats exhibited decreased wheel-running activity vs wildtype (WT), although overall home cage activity was not affected. Plasma testosterone in WT rats varied significantly over the course of a day, with a peak at ZT1 and a nadir at ZT18, whereas in NMU KO rats testosterone remained stable throughout the day. Chronic administration of testosterone restored wheel-running activity in NMU KO rats to the same level as in WT rats, suggesting that the decrease in wheel-running activity in NMU KO rats is due to the disruption of the diurnal change of testosterone. Accordingly, expression of the luteinizing hormone beta subunit (Lhb) mRNA in the pars distalis of anterior pituitary was significantly lower in NMU KO rats; immunostaining revealed that the size of luteinizing hormone (LH)–expressing cells was also relatively small in those animals. In the brain of male WT rats, Nmu was highly expressed in the pars tuberalis, and the NMU receptor Nmur2 was highly expressed in the ependymal cell layer of the third ventricle. This study reveals a novel function of NMU and indicates that endogenous NMU in rats plays a role in the regulation of motivated activity via regulation of testosterone.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-title=生物学的製剤の使用は、関節リウマチに対する整形外科手術後の手術部位感染や創傷治癒遅延を増加させない
kn-title=The use of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs does not increase surgical site infection or delayed wound healing after orthopaedic surgeries for rheumatoid arthritis
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kn-title=The Medaka approach to evolutionary social neuroscience
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kn-abstract=Previously, the integration of comparative biological and neuroscientific approaches has led to significant advancements in social neuroscience. This review highlights the potential and future directions of evolutionary social neuroscience research utilizing medaka fishes (the family Adrianichthyidae) including Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes). We focus on medaka social cognitive capabilities and mate choice behavior, particularly emphasizing mate preference using visual cues. Medaka fishes are also advantageous due to their abundant genetic resources, extensive genomic information, and the relative ease of laboratory breeding and genetic manipulation. Here we present some research examples of both the conventional neuroscience approach and evolutionary approach involving medaka fishes and other species. We also discuss the prospects of uncovering the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the diversity of visual mate preference among species. Especially, we introduce that the single-cell transcriptome technology, particularly in conjunction with 'Adaptive Circuitry Census', is an innovative tool that bridges comparative biological methods and neuroscientific approaches. Evolutionary social neuroscience research using medaka has the potential to unveil fundamental principles in neuroscience and elucidate the mechanisms responsible for generating diversity in mating strategies.
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aut-affil-num=7
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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start-page=2323
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kn-title=A mini-hairpin shaped nascent peptide blocks translation termination by a distinct mechanism
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kn-abstract=Protein synthesis by ribosomes produces functional proteins but also serves diverse regulatory functions, which depend on the coding amino acid sequences. Certain nascent peptides interact with the ribosome exit tunnel to arrest translation and modulate themselves or the expression of downstream genes. However, a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of such ribosome stalling and its regulation remains elusive. In this study, we systematically screen for unidentified ribosome arrest peptides through phenotypic evaluation, proteomics, and mass spectrometry analyses, leading to the discovery of the arrest peptides PepNL and NanCL in E. coli. Our cryo-EM study on PepNL reveals a distinct arrest mechanism, in which the N-terminus of PepNL folds back towards the tunnel entrance to prevent the catalytic GGQ motif of the release factor from accessing the peptidyl transferase center, causing translation arrest at the UGA stop codon. Furthermore, unlike sensory arrest peptides that require an arrest inducer, PepNL uses tryptophan as an arrest inhibitor, where Trp-tRNATrp reads through the stop codon. Our findings illuminate the mechanism and regulatory framework of nascent peptide-induced translation arrest, paving the way for exploring regulatory nascent peptides.
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kn-title=Molecular Iodine-Catalyzed Synthesis of 3,3-Disubstituted Isatins: Total Synthesis of Indole Alkaloid, 3,3-Dimethoxy-2-oxindole
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kn-abstract=3,3-Dialkoxy-2-oxindoles are prevalent in natural products and exhibit unique biological activities. Among them, acyclic alkoxy analogues show instability in acidic conditions, making access to acyclic isatin ketals highly challenging. Conventional methods for the synthesis of 3,3-dialkoxy-2-oxindoles usually require strongly acidic and harsh reaction conditions, resulting in a low overall efficiency. Herein, we report on an acid- and metal-free protocol for the synthesis of 3,3-dialkoxy-2-oxindoles from isatins through an iodine-catalyzed ketalization. This photochemical protocol does not require the use of any specific reagents such as metal catalysts. Furthermore, the total synthesis of an unprecedented 2-oxindole alkaloid bearing 3,3-dimethoxy moiety is achieved.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Induction Therapy With Oral Tacrolimus Provides Long-Term Benefit in Thiopurine-Naïve Refractory Ulcerative Colitis Patients Despite Low Serum Albumin Levels
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kn-abstract=Background and Aim: Oral tacrolimus is an effective treatment for refractory ulcerative colitis (UC). However, tacrolimus is underutilized because of the difficulties in transitioning to subsequent maintenance therapy and concerns about adverse events.
Methods: We evaluated the clinical outcomes, adverse events, and accumulated medication costs in consecutive 72 UC patients treated with tacrolimus.
Results: Fifty-five (76%) patients with pancolitis and 43 (60%) patients with acute severe disease were entered. Fifty-four (75%) achieved clinical remission 8 weeks after starting tacrolimus. At the last visit, 62 (86%) patients had colectomy-free remission, and 55 (76%) patients had corticosteroid-free remission. Eighteen (25%) patients maintained remission without additional treatment after tacrolimus discontinuation. Patients with continuous remission had a significantly lower history of thiopurine use and lower serum albumin levels at the induction of tacrolimus than patients with failure to induce or maintain remission. No severe adverse events due to tacrolimus treatment were observed. The accumulated medication costs over 3 years in patients with continuous remission after the start of tacrolimus were lower than those in patients with induction and maintenance of infliximab (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Tacrolimus could have an irreplaceable role in the era of biologic therapies, especially for refractory UC patients with thiopurine-na & iuml;ve and low serum albumin levels.
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=biologics therapy
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kn-title=Gingipain regulates isoform switches of PD-L1 in macrophages infected with Porphyromonas gingivalis
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kn-abstract=Periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is believed to possess immune evasion capabilities, but it remains unclear whether this immune evasion is related to host gene alternative splicing (AS). In this study, RNA-sequencing revealed significant changes in both AS landscape and transcriptomic profile of macrophages following P. gingivalis infection with/without knockout of gingipain (a unique toxic protease of P. gingivalis). P. gingivalis infection increased the PD-L1 transcripts expression and selectively upregulated a specific coding isoform that more effectively binds to PD-1 on T cells, thereby inhibiting immune function. Biological experiments also detected AS switch of PD-L1 in P. gingivalis-infected or gingipain-treated macrophages. AlphaFold 3 predictions indicated that the protein docking compatibility between PD-1 and P. gingivalis-upregulated PD-L1 isoform was over 80% higher than another coding isoform. These findings suggest that P. gingivalis employs gingipain to modulate the AS of PD-L1, facilitating immune evasion.
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en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Comprehensive Dental Clinic, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Oral Morphology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Porphyromonas gingivalis
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kn-title=Roles of basic amino acid residues in substrate binding and transport of the light-driven anion pump Synechocystis halorhodopsin (SyHR)
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kn-abstract=Microbial rhodopsins are photoreceptive seventransmembrane a-helical proteins, many of which function as ion transporters, primarily for small monovalent ions such as Na+, K+, Cl-, Br-, and I-. Synechocystis halorhodopsin (SyHR), identified from the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 7509, uniquely transports the polyatomic divalent SO42- inward, in addition to monovalent anions (Cl- and Br-). In this study, we conducted alanine-scanning mutagenesis on twelve basic amino acid residues to investigate the anion transport mechanism of SyHR. We quantitatively evaluated the Cl-and SO42- transport activities of the WT SyHR and its mutants. The results showed a strong correlation between the Cl-and SO42- transport activities among them (R = 0.94), suggesting a shared pathway for both anions. Notably, the R71A mutation selectively abolished SO42- transport activity while maintaining Cl- transport, whereas the H167A mutation significantly impaired both Cl-and SO42- transport. Furthermore, spectroscopic analysis revealed that the R71A mutant lost its ability to bind SO42- due to the absence of a positive charge, while the H167A mutant failed to accumulate the O intermediate during the photoreaction cycle (photocycle) due to reduced hydrophilicity. Additionally, computational analysis revealed the SO42- binding modes and clarified the roles of residues involved in its binding around the retinal chromophore. Based on these findings and previous structural information, we propose that the positive charge and hydrophilicity of Arg71 and His167 are crucial for the formation of the characteristic initial and transient anion-binding site of SyHR, enabling its unique ability to bind and transport both Cl-and SO42-.
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aut-affil-num=5
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=4
en-affil=Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=microbial rhodopsin
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en-title=
kn-title=Resveratrol, a food-derived polyphenol, promotes Melanosomal degradation in skin fibroblasts through coordinated activation of autophagy, lysosomal, and antioxidant pathways
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kn-abstract=Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes and peanuts, is known for diverse biological activities, yet its effects on dermal hyperpigmentation (so-called dark spots) remain unexplored. We investigated resveratrol's ability to enhance melanosomal degradation in human dermal fibroblasts. At concentrations of 25-50 mu M, resveratrol increased autophagy as measured by microtubule-associated protein 1A/1B-light chain 3 (LC3)-II/LC3-I ratio and enhanced lysosomal activity as assessed by a lysosomal activity reporter system. RNA sequencing revealed upregulation of lysosomal and autophagy-related genes, including cathepsins. Furthermore, reporter assays showed resveratrol's activation of antioxidant response via nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)mediated, leading to upregulation of transcription factor EB/transcription factor E3 (TFEB/TFE3), master regulators of lysosomal function. In fibroblasts pre-loaded with melanosomes, resveratrol reduced melanosome content compared to control by day 3. The findings reveal the activation of interconnected autophagy, lysosomal, and antioxidant pathways by resveratrol, suggesting potential applications in functional foods targeting dermal hyperpigmentation.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=National Institute of Genetics, ROIS
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Graduate School of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Kobe University
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affil-num=8
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kn-title=Bright Quantum-Grade Fluorescent Nanodiamonds
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kn-abstract=Optically accessible spin-active nanomaterials are promising as quantum nanosensors for probing biological samples. However, achieving bioimaging-level brightness and high-quality spin properties for these materials is challenging and hinders their application in quantum biosensing. Here, we demonstrate bright fluorescent nanodiamonds (NDs) containing 0.6–1.3-ppm negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers by spin-environment engineering via enriching spin-less 12C-carbon isotopes and reducing substitutional nitrogen spin impurities. The NDs, readily introduced into cultured cells, exhibited improved optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) spectra; peak splitting (E) was reduced by 2–3 MHz, and microwave excitation power required was 20 times lower to achieve a 3% ODMR contrast, comparable to that of conventional type-Ib NDs. They show average spin-relaxation times of T1 = 0.68 ms and T2 = 3.2 μs (1.6 ms and 5.4 μs maximum) that were 5- and 11-fold longer than those of type-Ib, respectively. Additionally, the extended T2 relaxation times of these NDs enable shot-noise-limited temperature measurements with a sensitivity of approximately 0.28K/√Hz. The combination of bulk-like NV spin properties and enhanced fluorescence significantly improves the sensitivity of ND-based quantum sensors for biological applications.
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Life, Environmental, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Life, Environmental, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Life, Environmental, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=6
en-affil=Advanced Materials Laboratory, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Advanced Materials Laboratory, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Advanced Materials Laboratory, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Life, Environmental, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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kn-abstract=Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived biological pacemakers have emerged as an alternative to traditional electronic pacemakers for managing cardiac arrhythmias. While effective, electronic pacemakers face challenges such as device failure, lead complications, and surgical risks, particularly in children. iPSC-derived pacemakers offer a promising solution by mimicking the sinoatrial node's natural pacemaking function, providing a more physiological approach to rhythm control. These cells can differentiate into cardiomyocytes capable of autonomous electrical activity, integrating into heart tissue. However, challenges such as achieving cellular maturity, long-term functionality, and immune response remain significant barriers to clinical translation. Future research should focus on refining gene-editing techniques, optimizing differentiation, and developing scalable production processes to enhance the safety and effectiveness of these biological pacemakers. With further advancements, iPSC-derived pacemakers could offer a patient-specific, durable alternative for cardiac rhythm management. This review discusses key advancements in differentiation protocols and preclinical studies, demonstrating their potential in treating dysrhythmias.
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kn-title=Exploring the Role of Ccn3 in Type III Cell of Mice Taste Buds
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kn-abstract=Different taste cells express unique cell-type markers, enabling researchers to distinguish them and study their functional differentiation. Using single-cell RNA-Seq of taste cells in mouse fungiform papillae, we found that Cellular Communication Network Factor 3 (Ccn3) was highly expressed in Type III taste cells but not in Type II taste cells. Ccn3 is a protein-coding gene involved in various biological processes, such as cell proliferation, angiogenesis, tumorigenesis, and wound healing. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to explore the expression and function of Ccn3 in mouse taste bud cells. Using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), we confirmed that Ccn3 was predominantly expressed in Type III taste cells. Through IHC, quantitative real-time RT-PCR, gustatory nerve recordings, and short-term lick tests, we observed that Ccn3 knockout (Ccn3-KO) mice did not exhibit any significant differences in the expression of taste cell markers and taste responses compared to wild-type controls. To explore the function of Ccn3 in taste cells, bioinformatics analyses were conducted and predicted possible roles of Ccn3 in tissue regeneration, perception of pain, protein secretion, and immune response. Among them, an immune function is the most plausible based on our experimental results. In summary, our study indicates that although Ccn3 is strongly expressed in Type III taste cells, its knockout did not influence the basic taste response, but bioinformatics provided valuable insights into the possible role of Ccn3 in taste buds and shed light on future research directions.
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kn-title=Review: Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors to regulate important brain activity—what occurs at the molecular level?
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kn-abstract=Herein, we briefly review the role of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in regulating important brain activity by controlled release of acetylcholine from subcortical neuron groups, focusing on a microscopic viewpoint and considering the nonlinear dynamics of biological macromolecules associated with neuron activity and how they give rise to advanced brain functions of brain.
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Transepidermal Water Loss Estimation Model for Evaluating Skin Barrier Function
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kn-abstract=Deterioration of skin barrier function causes symptoms such as allergies because it allows various chemical substances to enter the human body. Quantitative evaluation of the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum is useful as a measure of skin barrier function in fields such as dermatology, nursing science, and cosmetics development. The stratum corneum is responsible for most of the skin barrier function, and this function has conventionally been evaluated using transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In this paper, we propose a new model for estimation of TEWL from measurements of the thickness of the stratum corneum and water content of the surface of the stratum corneum, and discuss the results of the measurements. By measuring the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum using confocal laser microscopy and confocal Raman spectroscopy, respectively, and examining the relationship of these variables with TEWL, we established a new potential model for estimating TEWL from these two variables. The correlation coefficient of the validation data was 0.886 and the root mean squared error was 8.18 points. These findings indicate the feasibility of qualitative evaluation of TEWL by measuring the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum.
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=β-catenin Binds to Gsk-3β in Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation Compartment in HEK293 Cells
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kn-abstract=Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) has emerged as a significant mechanism for cellular organization, impacting various biological processes, including Wnt/β-catenin signaling. This study investigates the role of LLPS in the regulation of β-catenin in HEK293 cells, particularly in response to Wnt3a signaling. Our findings demonstrate that β-catenin is regulated by LLPS, forming spherical droplets indicative of this phenomenon. Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) assays revealed that these droplets exhibit reversible dynamics, further confirming their phase-separated nature. Importantly, treatment with Wnt3a led to an increase in β-catenin levels, while simultaneously reducing the recovery of fluorescence intensity in FRAP experiments, suggesting that enhanced Wnt signaling may stimulate the release of β-catenin from LLPS. Immunoprecipitation studies indicated that β-catenin binds to glycogen synthase kinase 3β (Gsk-3β) within the LLPS state, highlighting a potential regulatory mechanism whereby LLPS facilitates the phosphorylation and subsequent degradation of β-catenin. The addition of 1,6-hexanediol disrupted the β-catenin/Gsk-3β interaction, reinforcing the idea that LLPS plays a critical role in modulating these biochemical interactions. The findings presented in this study suggest that LLPS is not only crucial for the spatial organization of β-catenin but also serves as a regulatory mechanism for its signaling functions in the Wnt pathway. Given the association of aberrant Wnt signaling with various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, understanding the role of LLPS in this context may provide new insights into therapeutic strategies targeting these pathological conditions.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=The nature of the hydrophobic interaction varies as the solute size increases from methane’s to C60’s
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kn-abstract=The hydrophobic interaction, often combined with the hydrophilic or ionic interactions, makes the behavior of aqueous solutions very rich and plays an important role in biological systems. Theoretical and computer simulation studies have shown that the water-mediated force depends strongly on the size and other chemical properties of the solute, but how it changes with these factors remains unclear. We report here a computer simulation study that illustrates how the hydrophobic pair interaction and the entropic and enthalpic terms change with the solute size when the solute–solvent weak attractive interaction is unchanged with the solute size. The nature of the hydrophobic interaction changes qualitatively as the solute size increases from that of methane to that of fullerene. The potential of mean force between small solutes has several well-defined extrema, including the third minimum, whereas the potential of mean force between large solutes has the deep contact minimum and the large free-energy barrier between the contact and the water-bilayer separated configurations. The difference in the potential of mean force is related to the differences in the water density, energy, and hydrogen bond number distributions in the vicinity of the pairs of hydrophobic solutes.
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the Cervical Spine with Postoperative Anti-RANKL Antibody (Denosumab) Administration
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kn-abstract=Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a fibrous histiocytic tumor originating in the synovial membrane. While cervical TGCT may not be considered a common diagnosis preoperatively because it is relatively rare, it has a high recurrence rate and should be considered. Total resection is preferable, but it can be challenging due to the risk of damaging the vertebral artery. Denosumab has shown effectiveness as a postoperative treatment for osteolytic bone lesion. Denosumab administration coupled with close follow-up might offer an effective postoperative treatment option for unresectable TGCT with bone invasion.
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=9
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kn-title=Genomic Introgression in the Hybrid zones at the Margins of the Species' Range Between Ecologically Distinct Rubus Species
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kn-abstract=Populations in extreme environments at the margins of a species' range are often the most vulnerable to climate change, but they may also experience novel evolutionary processes, such as secondary contact and hybridization with their relatives. The range overlap resulting from secondary contact with related species that have adapted to different climatic zones may act as corridors for adaptive introgression. To test this hypothesis, we examined the hybrid zones along the altitude of two closely related Rubus species, one temperate and the other subtropical species, at their southern and northern limits on Yakushima Island, Japan. Genomic cline analysis revealed non-neutral introgression throughout the genome in both directions in the two species. Some of these genomic regions involve gene ontology terms related to the regulation of several biological processes. Our niche modeling suggests that, assuming niche conservatism, the temperate species are likely to lose their suitable habitat, and the backcrossed hybrids with the subtropical species are already expanding upslope on the island. Adaptive introgression through the hybrid zone may contribute to the persistence and expansion of the species in the southernmost and northernmost populations.
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kn-title=Nonspecific N-terminal tetrapeptide insertions disrupt the translation arrest induced by ribosome-arresting peptide sequences
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kn-abstract=The nascent polypeptide chains passing through the ribosome tunnel not only serve as an intermediate of protein synthesis but also, in some cases, act as dynamic genetic information, controlling translation through interaction with the ribosome. One notable example is Escherichia coli SecM, in which translation of the ribosome arresting peptide (RAP) sequence in SecM leads to robust elongation arrest. Translation regulations, including the SecM-induced translation arrest, play regulatory roles such as gene expression control. Recent investigations have indicated that the insertion of a peptide sequence, SKIK (or MSKIK), into the adjacent N-terminus of the RAP sequence of SecM behaves as an "arrest canceler". As the study did not provide a direct assessment of the strength of translation arrest, we conducted detailed biochemical analyses. The results revealed that the effect of SKIK insertion on weakening SecM-induced translation arrest was not specific to the SKIK sequence, that is, other tetrapeptide sequences inserted just before the RAP sequence also attenuated the arrest. Our data suggest that SKIK or other tetrapeptide insertions disrupt the context of the RAP sequence rather than canceling or preventing the translation arrest.
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kn-title=Effects of Region-Specific Material Properties of Patellar Tendon on the Magnitude and Distribution of Local Stress and Strain
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kn-abstract=The effects of the region-specific material properties of the patellar tendon (PT) on the magnitude and distribution of local stress and strain are poorly understood. Hence, this study investigated this issue using finite element analysis. A three-dimensional PT model was developed based on parameters obtained from previous studies, and was bisected in the frontal plane. Two models were created: one that considered region-specific material properties (two-material model) and one that did not (one-material model). An 8% strain was applied to the proximal surface, and the mean and peak first principal stress and strain were calculated. In the two-material model, the mean first principal stress observed in the anterior region was 28.5% higher than that in the posterior region. However, in the one-material model, the mean first principal stress in the anterior region was 19.5% lower than that in the posterior region. Focusing on the differences between the models, the mean and peak first principal stresses in the posterior region of the one-material model were 61.1% and 41.2% higher, respectively, compared with those in the two-material model. Furthermore, the mean and peak first principal stresses in the proximal and distal regions of the posterior region in the one-material model were 41.8-75.8% higher than those in the two-material model. These results suggest that the region-specific material properties of PT influence the stress distribution and underscore the importance of modeling that incorporates region-specific material properties in PT finite element models.
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kn-title=Methyl vinyl ketone and its analogs covalently modify PI3K and alter physiological functions by inhibiting PI3K signaling
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kn-abstract=Reactive carbonyl species (RCS), which are abundant in the environment and are produced in vivo under stress, covalently bind to nucleophilic residues such as Cys in proteins. Disruption of protein function by RCS exposure is predicted to play a role in the development of various diseases such as cancer and metabolic disorders, but most studies on RCS have been limited to simple cytotoxicity validation, leaving their target proteins and resulting physiological changes unknown. In this study, we focused on methyl vinyl ketone (MVK), which is one of the main RCS found in cigarette smoke and exhaust gas. We found that MVK suppressed PI3K-Akt signaling, which regulates processes involved in cellular homeostasis, including cell proliferation, autophagy, and glucose metabolism. Interestingly, MVK inhibits the interaction between the epidermal growth factor receptor and PI3K. Cys656 in the SH2 domain of the PI3K p85 subunit, which is the covalently binding site of MVK, is important for this interaction. Suppression of PI3K- Akt signaling by MVK reversed epidermal growth factor- induced negative regulation of autophagy and attenuated glucose uptake. Furthermore, we analyzed the effects of the 23 RCS compounds with structures similar to MVK and showed that their analogs also suppressed PI3K-Akt signaling in a manner that correlated with their similarities to MVK. Our study demonstrates the mechanism of MVK and its analogs in suppressing PI3K-Akt signaling and modulating physiological functions, providing a model for future studies analyzing environmental reactive species.
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en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Apolipoprotein-B mRNA-editing complex 3B could be a new potential therapeutic target in endometriosis
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kn-abstract=This study investigated the correlation of Apolipoprotein-B mRNA-editing complex 3B (APOBEC3B) expression with hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α), Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) and phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA) in endometriosis patients, and the inhibitory effects of APOBEC3B knockdown in a human endometriotic cell line. Here, APOBEC3B, HIF-1α, KRAS, and PIK3CA were examined in patients with and without endometriosis using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The apoptosis, cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and biological function of APOBEC3B knockdown were explored in 12Z immortalized human endometriotic cell line. We observed APOBEC3B, HIF-1α, KRAS and PIK3CA expressions were significantly higher in endometriosis patients (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.029, p = 0.001). Knockdown of APOBEC3B increased apoptosis, which was 28.03% and 22.27% higher than in mock and control siRNA samples, respectively. APOBEC3B knockdown also decreased PIK3CA expression and increased Caspase 8 expression, suggesting a potential role in the regulation of apoptosis. Furthermore, knockdown of APOBEC3B significantly inhibited cell proliferation, invasion, and migration compared to mock and control siRNA. (Cell proliferation: mock: p < 0.001 and control siRNA: p = 0.049. Cell invasion: mock: p < 0.001 and control siRNA: p = 0.029. Cell migration: mock: p = 0.004, and control siRNA: p = 0.014). In conclusion, this study suggests that APOBEC3B may be a new potential therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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kn-abstract=Radon is a known risk factor for lung cancer; however, it can be used beneficially, such as in radon therapy. We have previously reported the enhancement of antioxidant effects associated with trace amounts of oxidative stress as one of the positive biological effects of radon inhalation. However, the biological effects of radon inhalation are incompletely understood, and more detailed and comprehensive studies are required. Although several studies have used proteomics to investigate the effects of radon inhalation on body proteins, none has focused on brain proteins. In this study, we evaluated the expression status of proteins in murine brains using proteomic and multivariate analyses to identify those whose expressions changed following two days of radon inhalation at a concentration of 1,500 Bq/m3. We found associations of radon inhalation with the expressions of seven proteins related to neurotransmission and heat shock. These proteins may be proposed as biomarkers indicative of radon inhalation. Although further studies are required to obtain the detailed biological significance of these protein alterations, this study contributes to the elucidation of the biological effects of radon
inhalation as a low-dose radiation.
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kn-title=Molecular Diversity of Photosensitive Protein Opsins and Their High Potential for Optogenetic Applications
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kn-abstract=Because G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent the largest family of drug targets in clinical trials, GPCR signaling cascades are closely related to various physiological phenomena, attracting significant attention in pharmaceutical science. Opsins (also known as animal rhodopsins) are photoreceptive proteins containing retinal as a chromophore, which function as GPCRs and underlie the molecular basis of photoreception in animals. Recently, opsins have been progressively applied in an innovative technology called optogenetics to regulate biological activities using light. A wide variety of opsins have been identified in metazoans and characterized at the molecular and physiological levels, providing a foundation for their optogenetic applications. In this review, I briefly introduce the diversity of opsins in terms of their molecular functions, including G protein selectivity and photoreaction properties. This diversity provides a significant advantage for optically manipulating a wide variety of GPCR signaling cascades with high temporal resolution. Additionally, I discuss the rich array of opsin-based optogenetic tools used to control various physiological processes and their potential as therapeutic tools for vision restoration. Based on the introduction, I expect that the optogenetic approach will offer powerful tools to provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms of various physiological phenomena and next-generation treatment options for diseases beyond the capacity of traditional drugs.
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kn-title=Histological differences related to autophagy in the minor salivary gland between primary and secondary types of Sjögren's syndrome
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kn-abstract=Some forms of Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) follow a clinical course accompanied by systemic symptoms caused by lymphocyte infiltration and proliferation in the liver, kidneys, and other organs. To better understand the clinical outcomes of SS, here we used minor salivary gland tissues from patients and examine their molecular, biological, and pathological characteristics. A retrospective study was performed, combining clinical data and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples from female patients over 60 years of age who underwent biopsies at Okayama University Hospital. We employed direct digital RNA counting with nCounter® and multiplex immunofluorescence analysis with a PhenoCycler™ on the labial gland biopsies. We compared FFPE samples from SS patients who presented with other connective tissue diseases (secondary SS) with those from stable SS patients with symptoms restricted to the exocrine glands (primary SS). Secondary SS tissues showed enhanced epithelial damage and lymphocytic infiltration accompanied by elevated expression of autophagy marker genes in the immune cells of the labial glands. The close intercellular distance between helper T cells and B cells positive for autophagy-associated molecules suggests accelerated autophagy in these lymphocytes and potential B cell activation by helper T cells. These findings indicate that examination of FFPE samples from labial gland biopsies can be an effective tool for evaluating molecular histological differences between secondary and primary SS through multiplexed analysis of gene expression and tissue imaging.
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kn-abstract=Azide-containing compounds, organic azides, showcases a variety of reactivities, making them highly convenient and chameleonic intermediates. An indoline derivative has been proven to be of great significance in drug discovery due to its sp3-rich property. In this context, it is interesting to perform such vigorous azidation on medicinal-relevant indoles/indolines, resulting in the production of sp3-rich azidoindolines. The potential biological activity, in combination with the sp3-rich indoline bearing the azido moiety, makes azidoindolines an attractive synthetic target for medicinal and synthetic chemists. This review describes recent advances in the synthesis and application of azidoindolines: (1) iodine-mediated azidations, (2) metal-catalyzed azidations, (3) electrochemical azidations, (4) photochemical azidations, (5) azidation using a combination of an oxidant and an azide source, and (6) nucleophilic azidation.
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kn-title=Mutations in starch BRANCHING ENZYME 2a suppress the traits caused by the loss of ISOAMYLASE1 in barley
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kn-abstract=The genetic interactions among starch biosynthesis genes can be exploited to alter starch properties, but they remain poorly understood due to the various combinations of mutations to be tested. Here, we isolated two novel barley mutants defective in starch BRANCHING ENZYME 2a (hvbe2a-1 and hvbe2a-2) based on the starch granule (SG) morphology. Both hvbe2a mutants showed elongated SGs in the endosperm and increased resistant starch content. hvbe2a-1 had a base change in HvBE2a gene, substituting the amino acid essential for its enzyme activity, while hvbe2a-2 is completely missing HvBE2a due to a chromosomal deletion. Further genetic crosses with barley isoamylase1 mutants (hvisa1) revealed that both hvbe2a mutations could suppress defects in endosperm caused by hvisa1, such as reduction in starch, increase in phytoglycogen, and changes in the glucan chain length distribution. Remarkably, hvbe2a mutations also transformed the endosperm SG morphology from the compound SG caused by hvisa1 to bimodal simple SGs, resembling that of wild-type barley. The suppressive impact was in competition with floury endosperm 6 mutation (hvflo6), which could enhance the phenotype of hvisa1 in the endosperm. In contrast, the compound SG formation induced by the hvflo6 hvisa1 mutation in pollen was not suppressed by hvbe2a mutations. Our findings provide new insights into genetic interactions in the starch biosynthetic pathway, demonstrating how specific genetic alterations can influence starch properties and SG morphology, with potential applications in cereal breeding for desired starch properties.
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affil-num=4
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kn-abstract=In the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, hydrogen production is catalyzed via the [FeFe]-hydrogenases HydA1 and HydA2. The electrons required for the catalysis are transferred from ferredoxin (FDX) towards the hydrogenases. In the light, ferredoxin receives its electrons from photosystem I (PSI) so that H-2 production becomes a fully light-driven process. HydA1 and HydA2 are highly O-2 sensitive; consequently, the formation of H-2 occurs mainly under anoxic conditions. Yet, photo-H-2 production is tightly coupled to the efficiency of photosynthetic electron transport and linked to the photosynthetic control via the Cyt b(6)f complex, the control of electron transfer at the level of photosystem II (PSII) and the structural remodeling of photosystem I (PSI). These processes also determine the efficiency of linear (LEF) and cyclic electron flow (CEF). The latter is competitive with H-2 photoproduction. Additionally, the CBB cycle competes with H-2 photoproduction. Consequently, an in-depth understanding of light-driven H-2 production via photosynthetic electron transfer and its competition with CO2 fixation is essential for improving photo-H-2 production. At the same time, the smart design of photo-H-2 production schemes and photo-H-2 bioreactors are challenges for efficient up-scaling of light-driven photo-H-2 production.
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kn-abstract=Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram-negative estuarine bacterium that causes infection in immuno-compromised patients, eels, and shrimp. V. vulnificus NCIMB2137, a metalloprotease-negative strain isolated from a diseased eel, produces a 45-kDa chymotrypsin-like alkaline serine protease known as VvsA. The gene encoding vvsA also includes another gene, vvsB with an unknown function; however, it is assumed to be an essential molecular chaperone for the maturation of VvsA. In the present study, we used an in vitro cell-free translation system to examine the maturation pathway of VvsA. We individually expressed the vvsA and vvsB genes and detected their mRNAs. However, the sample produced from vvsA did not exhibit protease activity. A sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) analysis detected the VvsB protein, but not the VvsA protein. A Western blotting analysis using a histidine (His)-tag at the amino terminus of proteins also showed no protein production by vvsA. These results suggested the translation, but not the transcription of vvsA. Factors derived from Escherichia coli were used in the in vitro cell-free translation system employed in the present study. The operon of the serine protease gene containing vvsA and vvsB was expressed in E. coli. Although serine proteases were produced, they were cleaved at different sites and no active mature forms were detected. These results indicate that the operon encoding vvsA and vvsB is a gene constructed to be specifically expressed in V. vulnificus.
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kn-abstract=Proton (H+) motive force (PMF) serves as the energy source for the flagellar motor rotation, crucial for microbial motility. Here, to control PMF using light, we introduced light-driven inward and outward proton pump rhodopsins, RmXeR and AR3, into Escherichia coli. The motility of E. coli cells expressing RmXeR and AR3 significantly decreased and increased upon illumination, respectively. Tethered cell experiments revealed that, upon illumination, the torque of the flagellar motor decreased to nearly zero (28 pN nm) with RmXeR, while it increased to 1170 pN nm with AR3. These alterations in PMF correspond to +146 mV (RmXeR) and −140 mV (AR3), respectively. Thus, bidirectional optical control of PMF in E. coli was successfully achieved by using proton pump rhodopsins. This system holds a potential for enhancing our understanding of the roles of PMF in various biological functions.
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kn-abstract=NLR family proteins act as intracellular receptors. Gene duplication amplifies the number of NLR genes, and subsequent mutations occasionally provide modifications to the second gene that benefits immunity. However, evolutionary processes after gene duplication and functional relationships between duplicated NLRs remain largely unclear. Here, we report that the rice NLR protein Pit1 is associated with its paralogue Pit2. The two are required for the resistance to rice blast fungus but have different functions: Pit1 induces cell death, while Pit2 competitively suppresses Pit1-mediated cell death. During evolution, the suppression of Pit1 by Pit2 was probably generated through positive selection on two fate-determining residues in the NB-ARC domain of Pit2, which account for functional differences between Pit1 and Pit2. Consequently, Pit2 lost its plasma membrane localization but acquired a new function to interfere with Pit1 in the cytosol. These findings illuminate the evolutionary trajectory of tandemly duplicated NLR genes after gene duplication.
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kn-title=The ABCF proteins in Escherichia coli individually cope with 'hard-to-translate' nascent peptide sequences
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kn-abstract=Organisms possess a wide variety of proteins with diverse amino acid sequences, and their synthesis relies on the ribosome. Empirical observations have led to the misconception that ribosomes are robust protein factories, but in reality, they have several weaknesses. For instance, ribosomes stall during the translation of the proline-rich sequences, but the elongation factor EF-P assists in synthesizing proteins containing the poly-proline sequences. Thus, living organisms have evolved to expand the translation capability of ribosomes through the acquisition of translation elongation factors. In this study, we have revealed that Escherichia coli ATP-Binding Cassette family-F (ABCF) proteins, YheS, YbiT, EttA and Uup, individually cope with various problematic nascent peptide sequences within the exit tunnel. The correspondence between noncanonical translations and ABCFs was YheS for the translational arrest by nascent SecM, YbiT for poly-basic sequence-dependent stalling and poly-acidic sequence-dependent intrinsic ribosome destabilization (IRD), EttA for IRD at the early stage of elongation, and Uup for poly-proline-dependent stalling. Our results suggest that ATP hydrolysis-coupled structural rearrangement and the interdomain linker sequence are pivotal for handling 'hard-to-translate' nascent peptides. Our study highlights a new aspect of ABCF proteins to reduce the potential risks that are encoded within the nascent peptide sequences. Graphical Abstract
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kn-title=FLOURY ENDOSPERM 6 mutations enhance the sugary phenotype caused by the loss of ISOAMYLASE1 in barley
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kn-abstract=Starch is a biologically and commercially important glucose polymer synthesized by plants as semicrystalline starch granules (SGs). Because SG morphology affects starch properties, mutants with altered SG morphology may be useful in breeding crops with desirable starch properties, including potentially novel properties. In this study, we employed a simple screen for mutants with altered SG morphology in barley (Hordeum vulgare). We isolated mutants that formed compound SGs together with the normal simple SGs in the endosperm and found that they were allelic mutants of the starch biosynthesis genes ISOAMYLASE1 (HvISA1) and FLOURY ENDOSPERM 6 (HvFLO6), encoding starch debranching enzyme and CARBOHYDRATE-BINDING MODULE 48-containing protein, respectively. We generated the hvflo6 hvisa1 double mutant and showed that it had significantly reduced starch biosynthesis and developed shrunken grains. In contrast to starch, soluble α-glucan, phytoglycogen, and sugars accumulated to higher levels in the double mutant than in the single mutants. In addition, the double mutants showed defects in SG morphology in the endosperm and in the pollen. This novel genetic interaction suggests that hvflo6 acts as an enhancer of the sugary phenotype caused by hvisa1 mutation.
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kn-title=Reduced Immunogenicity of COVID-19 Vaccine in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
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kn-abstract=The global pandemic of coronavirus infection 2019 (COVID-19) was an unprecedented public health emergency. Several clinical studies reported that heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity are critical risk factors for increased severity of and hospitalization for COVID-19. This is largely because patients with these underlying medical conditions can show poor immune responses to the COVID-19 vaccinations. Diabetes is one of the underlying conditions most highly associated with COVID-19 susceptibility and is considered a predictor of poor prognosis of COVID-19. We therefore investigated factors that influence the anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike IgG antibody titer after three doses of vaccination in patients with type 2 diabetes. We found that obesity was associated with low anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike IgG antibody titers following three-dose vaccination in type 2 diabetics. Obese patients with type 2 diabetes may have attenuated vaccine efficacy and require additional vaccination; continuous infection control should be considered in such patients.
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kn-title=p53-Armed Oncolytic Virotherapy Improves Radiosensitivity in Soft-Tissue Sarcoma by Suppressing BCL-xL Expression
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kn-abstract=Soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) is a heterogeneous group of rare tumors originating predominantly from the embryonic mesoderm. Despite the development of combined modalities including radiotherapy, STSs are often refractory to antitumor modalities, and novel strategies that improve the prognosis of STS patients are needed. We previously demonstrated the therapeutic potential of two telomerase-specific replication-competent oncolytic adenoviruses, OBP-301 and tumor suppressor p53-armed OBP-702, in human STS cells. Here, we demonstrate in vitro and in vivo antitumor effects of OBP-702 in combination with ionizing radiation against human STS cells (HT1080, NMS-2, SYO-1). OBP-702 synergistically promoted the antitumor effect of ionizing radiation in the STS cells by suppressing the expression of B-cell lymphoma-X large (BCL-xL) and enhancing ionizing radiation-induced apoptosis. The in vivo experiments demonstrated that this combination therapy significantly suppressed STS tumors’ growth. Our results suggest that OBP-702 is a promising antitumor reagent for promoting the radiosensitivity of STS tumors.
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kn-title=Sigle Agent of Posttransplant Cyclophosphamide Without Calcineurin Inhibitor Controls Severity of Experimental Chronic GVHD
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kn-abstract=Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major cause of late death and morbidity following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), but its pathogenesis remains unclear. Recently, haplo-identical HCT with post-transplant cyclophosphamide (Haplo-HCT with PTCY) was found to achieve a low incidence rate of acute GVHD and chronic GVHD. However, while the pathogenesis of acute GVHD following Haplo-HCT with PTCY has been well investigated, that of chronic GVHD remains to be elucidated, especially in HLA-matched HCT with PTCY. Based on its safety profile, PTCY is currently applied for the human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-matched HCT setting. Here, we investigated the mechanisms of chronic GVHD following HLA-matched HCT with PTCY using a well-defined mouse chronic GVHD model. PTCY attenuated clinical and pathological chronic GVHD by suppressing effector T-cells and preserving regulatory T-cells compared with a control group. Additionally, we demonstrated that cyclosporine A (CsA) did not show any additional positive effects on attenuation of GVHD in PTCY-treated recipients. These results suggest that monotherapy with PTCY without CsA could be a promising strategy for the prevention of chronic GVHD following HLA-matched HCT.
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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dt-accepted=
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kn-title=Diacamma ants adjust liquid foraging strategies in response to biophysical constraints
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kn-abstract=Ant foragers provide food to the rest of the colony, often requiring transport over long distances. Foraging for liquid is challenging because it is difficult to transport and share. Many social insects store liquids inside the crop to transport them to the nest, and then regurgitate to distribute to nest-mates through a behaviour called trophallaxis. Some ants instead transport fluids with a riskier behaviour called pseudotrophallaxis—holding a drop of liquid between the mandibles through surface tension. Ants share this droplet with nest-mates without ingestion or regurgitation. We hypothesised that ants optimize their liquid-collection approach depending on viscosity. Using an ant that employs both trophallaxis and pseudotrophallaxis, we investigated the conditions where each liquid-collection behaviour is favoured by measuring biophysical properties, collection time and reaction to food quality for typical and viscosity-altered sucrose solutions. We found that ants collected more liquid per unit time by mandibular grabbing than by drinking. At high viscosities ants switched liquid collection method to mandibular grabbing in response to viscosity and not to sweetness. Our results demonstrate that ants change transport and sharing methods according to viscosity–a natural proxy for sugar concentration–thus increasing the mass of sugar returned to the nest per trip.
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en-aut-name=FujiokaHaruna
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=MarchandManon
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en-aut-name=LeBoeufAdria C.
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en-aut-mei=Adria C.
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en-affil=Faculty of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Physics, University of Fribourg
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Biology, University of Fribourg
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en-keyword=mandibular pseudotrophallaxis
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cd-journal=joma
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article-no=
start-page=rbac088
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dt-pub-year=2022
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kn-title=Fabrication of initial trabecular bone-inspired three-dimensional structure with cell membrane nano fragments
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kn-abstract=The extracellular matrix of trabecular bone has a large surface exposed to the bone marrow and plays important roles such as hematopoietic stem cell niche formation and maintenance. In vitro reproduction of trabecular bone microenvironment would be valuable not only for developing a functional scaffold for bone marrow tissue engineering but also for understanding its biological functions. Herein, we analyzed and reproduced the initial stages of trabecular bone formation in mouse femur epiphysis. We identified that the trabecular bone formation progressed through the following steps: (i) partial rupture of hypertrophic chondrocytes; (ii) calcospherite formation on cell membrane nano fragments (CNFs) derived from the ruptured cells; and (iii) calcospherite growth and fusion to form the initial three-dimensional (3D) structure of trabecular bones. For reproducing the initial trabecular bone formation in vitro, we collected CNFs from cultured cells and used as nucleation sites for biomimetic calcospherite formation. Strikingly, almost the same 3D structure of the initial trabecular bone could be obtained in vitro by using additional CNFs as a binder to fuse biomimetic calcospherites.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=KadoyaKoichi
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en-aut-mei=Koichi
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=HaraEmilio Satoshi
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en-aut-mei=Emilio Satoshi
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=
en-aut-name=OkadaMasahiro
en-aut-sei=Okada
en-aut-mei=Masahiro
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aut-affil-num=3
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en-aut-name=JiaoYu Yang
en-aut-sei=Jiao
en-aut-mei=Yu Yang
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=NakanoTakayoshi
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aut-affil-num=5
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en-aut-name=SasakiAkira
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoTakuya
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en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Division of Materials & Manufacturing Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=trabecular bone
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en-keyword=cell membrane nano fragments
kn-keyword=cell membrane nano fragments
en-keyword=three dimensionalization
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en-keyword=bone tissue synthesis
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=299
cd-vols=
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article-no=
start-page=105020
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202308
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en-title=
kn-title=Mammalian type opsin 5 preferentially activates G14 in Gq-type G proteins triggering intracellular calcium response
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kn-abstract=Mammalian type opsin 5 (Opn5m), a UV-sensitive G protein-coupled receptor opsin highly conserved in vertebrates, would provide a common basis for UV sensing from lamprey to humans. However, G protein coupled with Opn5m remains controversial due to variations in assay conditions and the origin of Opn5m across different reports. Here, we examined Opn5m from diverse species using an aequorin luminescence assay and G alpha-KO cell line. Beyond the commonly studied major G alpha classes, G alpha q, G alpha 11, G alpha 14, and G alpha 15 in the Gq class were individually investigated in this study, as they can drive distinct signaling pathways in addition to a canonical calcium response. UV light triggered a calcium response via all the tested Opn5m proteins in 293T cells, which was abolished by Gq-type G alpha deletion and rescued by cotransfection with mouse and medaka Gq-type G alpha proteins. Opn5m preferentially activated G alpha 14 and close relatives. Mutational analysis implicated specific regions, including alpha 3-beta 5 and alpha G-alpha 4 loops, alpha G and alpha 4 helices, and the extreme C terminus, in the preferential activation of G alpha 14 by Opn5m. FISH revealed co-expression of genes encoding Opn5m and G alpha 14 in the scleral cartilage of medaka and chicken eyes, supporting their physiological coupling. This suggests that the preferential activation of G alpha 14 by Opn5m is relevant for UV sensing in specific cell types.
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en-aut-name=SatoKeita
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en-aut-mei=Keita
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=YamashitaTakahiro
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en-aut-mei=Takahiro
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=
en-aut-name=OhuchiHideyo
en-aut-sei=Ohuchi
en-aut-mei=Hideyo
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aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=
affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Biophysics, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=G protein
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en-keyword=G protein−coupled receptor (GPCR)
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en-keyword=photoreceptor
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en-keyword=rhodopsin
kn-keyword=rhodopsin
en-keyword=calcium intracellular release
kn-keyword=calcium intracellular release
en-keyword=protein−protein interaction
kn-keyword=protein−protein interaction
en-keyword=signal transduction
kn-keyword=signal transduction
en-keyword=nonvisual photoreception
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=299
cd-vols=
no-issue=7
article-no=
start-page=104839
end-page=
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202307
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en-title=
kn-title=Structural insights into the action mechanisms of artificial electron acceptors in photosystem II
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Photosystem II (PSII) utilizes light energy to split water, and the electrons extracted from water are transferred to QB, a plastoquinone molecule bound to the D1 subunit of PSII. Many artificial electron acceptors (AEAs) with molecular structures similar to that of plastoquinone can accept electrons from PSII. However, the molecular mechanism by which AEAs act on PSII is unclear. Here, we solved the crystal structure of PSII treated with three different AEAs, 2,5-dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,6dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, and 2-phenyl-1,4-benzoquinone, at 1.95 to 2.10 angstrom resolution. Our results show that all AEAs substitute for QB and are bound to the QB-binding site (QB site) to receive electrons, but their binding strengths are different, resulting in differences in their efficiencies to accept electrons. The acceptor 2-phenyl-1,4-benzoquinone binds most weakly to the QB site and showed the highest oxygen-evolving activity, implying a reverse relationship between the binding strength and oxygen-evolving activity. In addition, a novel quinonebinding site, designated the QD site, was discovered, which is located in the vicinity of QB site and close to QC site, a binding site reported previously. This QD site is expected to play a role as a channel or a storage site for quinones to be transported to the QB site. These results provide the structural basis for elucidating the actions of AEAs and exchange mechanism of QB in PSII and also provide information for the design of more efficient electron acceptors.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=KamadaShinji
en-aut-sei=Kamada
en-aut-mei=Shinji
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=NakajimaYoshiki
en-aut-sei=Nakajima
en-aut-mei=Yoshiki
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=
en-aut-name=ShenJian-Ren
en-aut-sei=Shen
en-aut-mei=Jian-Ren
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aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=
affil-num=1
en-affil=Faculty of Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=2
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=3
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Photosystem II
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en-keyword=photosynthesis
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en-keyword=electron transfer
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en-keyword=structural biology
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=44
cd-vols=
no-issue=1
article-no=
start-page=43
end-page=48
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=20240213
dt-online=
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Preliminary Study of Dental Caries Detection by Deep Neural Network Applying Domain-Specific Transfer Learning
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=Purpose The purpose of this study is to confirm whether it is possible to acquire a certain degree of diagnostic ability even with a small dataset using domain-specific transfer learning. In this study, we constructed a simulated caries detection model on panoramic tomography using transfer learning.
Methods A simulated caries model was trained and validated using 1094 trimmed intraoral images. A convolutional neural network (CNN) with three convolution and three max pooling layers was developed. We applied this caries detection model to 50 panoramic images and evaluated its diagnostic performance.
Results The diagnostic performance of the CNN model on the intraoral film was as follows: C0 84.6%; C1 90.6%; C2 88.6%. Finally, we tested 50 panoramic images with simulated caries insertion. The diagnostic performance of the CNN model on the panoramic image was as follows: C0 75.0%, C1 80.0%, C2 80.0%, and overall diagnostic accuracy was 78.0%. The diagnostic performance of the caries detection model constructed only with panoramic images was much lower than that of the intraoral film.
Conclusion Domain-specific transfer learning methods may be useful for saving datasets and training time (179/250).
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=KawazuToshiyuki
en-aut-sei=Kawazu
en-aut-mei=Toshiyuki
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=TakeshitaYohei
en-aut-sei=Takeshita
en-aut-mei=Yohei
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aut-affil-num=2
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en-aut-name=FujikuraMamiko
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en-aut-mei=Mamiko
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aut-affil-num=3
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en-aut-name=OkadaShunsuke
en-aut-sei=Okada
en-aut-mei=Shunsuke
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=HisatomiMiki
en-aut-sei=Hisatomi
en-aut-mei=Miki
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=
en-aut-name=AsaumiJunichi
en-aut-sei=Asaumi
en-aut-mei=Junichi
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aut-affil-num=6
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Oral Diagnosis and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Oral Diagnosis and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Oral Diagnosis and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Deep neural networks
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en-keyword=Caries detection
kn-keyword=Caries detection
en-keyword=Domain-Specific transfer learning
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en-keyword=Panoramic tomography
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=15
cd-vols=
no-issue=
article-no=
start-page=1338669
end-page=
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=20240129
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en-title=
kn-title=Tetrathionate hydrolase from the acidophilic microorganisms
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Tetrathionate hydrolase (TTH) is a unique enzyme found in acidophilic sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms, such as bacteria and archaea. This enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of tetrathionate to thiosulfate, elemental sulfur, and sulfate. It is also involved in dissimilatory sulfur oxidation metabolism, the S-4-intermediate pathway. TTHs have been purified and characterized from acidophilic autotrophic sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms. All purified TTHs show an optimum pH in the acidic range, suggesting that they are localized in the periplasmic space or outer membrane. In particular, the gene encoding TTH from Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans (Af-tth) was identified and recombinantly expressed in Escherichia coli cells. TTH activity could be recovered from the recombinant inclusion bodies by acid refolding treatment for crystallization. The mechanism of tetrathionate hydrolysis was then elucidated by X-ray crystal structure analysis. Af-tth is highly expressed in tetrathionate-grown cells but not in iron-grown cells. These unique structural properties, reaction mechanisms, gene expression, and regulatory mechanisms are discussed in this review.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=KanaoTadayoshi
en-aut-sei=Kanao
en-aut-mei=Tadayoshi
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=tetrathionate hydrolase
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en-keyword=reduced inorganic sulfur compounds
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en-keyword=acidophiles
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cd-journal=joma
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cd-vols=
no-issue=
article-no=
start-page=41
end-page=48
dt-received=
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=20240201
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en-title=
kn-title=Instant estimation of rice yield using ground-based RGB images and its potential applicability to UAV
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kn-abstract=Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important cereals, which provides 20% of the world’s food energy. However, its productivity is poorly assessed especially in the global South. Here, we provide a first study to perform a deep learning-based approach for instantaneously estimating rice yield using RGB images. During ripening stage and at harvest, over 22,000 digital images were captured vertically downwards over the rice canopy from a distance of 0.8 to 0.9m at 4,820 harvesting plots having the yield of 0.1 to 16.1 t ha-1 across six countries in Africa and Japan. A convolutional neural network (CNN) applied to these data at harvest predicted 68% variation in yield with a relative root mean square error (rRMSE) of 0.22. Even when the resolution of images was reduced (from 0.2 to 3.2cm pixel-1 of ground sampling distance), the model could predict 57% variation in yield, implying that this approach can be scaled by use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Our work offers low-cost, hands-on, and rapid approach for high throughput phenotyping, and can lead to impact assessment of productivity-enhancing interventions, detection of fields where these are needed to sustainably increase crop production.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=TanakaYu
en-aut-sei=Tanaka
en-aut-mei=Yu
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=WatanabeTomoya
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en-aut-name=TsujimotoYasuhiro
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=TakaiToshiyuki
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kn-title=pSPICA Force Field Extended for Proteins and Peptides
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kn-abstract=Many coarse-grained (CG) molecular dynamics (MD) studies have been performed to investigate biological processes involving proteins and lipids. CG force fields (FFs) in these MD studies often use implicit or nonpolar water models to reduce computational costs. CG-MD using water models cannot properly describe electrostatic screening effects owing to the hydration of ionic segments and thus cannot appropriately describe molecular events involving water channels and pores through lipid membranes. To overcome this issue, we developed a protein model in the pSPICA FF, in which a polar CG water model showing the proper dielectric response was adopted. The developed CG model greatly improved the transfer free energy profiles of charged side chain analogues across the lipid membrane. Application studies on melittin-induced membrane pores and mechanosensitive channels in lipid membranes demonstrated that CG-MDs using the pSPICA FF correctly reproduced the structure and stability of the pores and channels. Furthermore, the adsorption behavior of the highly charged nona-arginine peptides on lipid membranes changed with salt concentration, indicating the pSPICA FF is also useful for simulating protein adsorption on membrane surfaces.
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en-aut-name=MiyazakiYusuke
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kn-title=Mechanistic dissection of premature translation termination induced by acidic residues-enriched nascent peptide
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kn-abstract=Ribosomes polymerize nascent peptides through repeated inter-subunit rearrangements between the classic and hybrid states. The peptidyl-tRNA, the intermediate species during translation elongation, stabi-lizes the translating ribosome to ensure robust continuity of elongation. However, the translation of acidic residue-rich sequences destabilizes the ribosome, leading to a stochastic premature translation cessation termed intrinsic ribosome destabilization (IRD), which is still ill-defined. Here, we dissect the molecular mechanisms underlying IRD in Escherichia coli. Reconstitution of the IRD event reveals that (1) the prolonged ribosome stalling enhances IRD-mediated translation discontinuation, (2) IRD depends on temperature, (3) the destabilized 70S ribosome complex is not necessarily split, and (4) the destabilized ribosome is subjected to peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase-mediated hydrolysis of the peptidyl-tRNA without subunit splitting or recycling factors-mediated subunit splitting. Collectively, our data indicate that the translation of acidic-rich sequences alters the conformation of the 70S ribosome to an aberrant state that allows the noncanonical pre-mature termination.
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en-aut-name=KanamoriTakashi
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en-aut-name=NakayamaKeiichi I.
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en-aut-name=TaguchiHideki
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en-affil=Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology
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en-affil=Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Anticancer Strategies Laboratory, TMDU Advanced Research Institute, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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start-page=439
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kn-title=Solid-state inorganic and metallic adhesives for soft biological tissues
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kn-abstract=Currently, the soft-tissue adhesives used in clinical practice are glue-type organic adhesives. However, there is a demand for new types of adhesives, because the current organic adhesives present challenges in terms of their biocompatibility and adhesion strength. This review summarizes the discovery and development of inorganic and metallic adhesives designed for soft biological tissues while focusing on immobilization of medical divices on soft tissues. These new types of adhesives are in a solid state and adhere directly and immediately to soft tissues. Therefore, they are called "solid-state adhesives" to distinguish them from the currently used glue-type adhesives. In previous studies on inorganic solid-state adhesives, oxides and calcium phosphates were used as raw materials in the form of nanoparticles, nanoparticle-coated films, or nanoparticle-assembled porous plates. In previous studies on metallic solid-state adhesives, only Ti and its alloys were used as raw materials. This review also discusses the future perspectives in this active research area.
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ORCID=
en-aut-name=MatsumotoTakuya
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en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=180
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article-no=
start-page=112270
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202309
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en-title=
kn-title=Attenuation of pulmonary damage in aged lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation mice through continuous 2 % hydrogen gas inhalation: A potential therapeutic strategy for geriatric inflammation and survival
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=Introduction: With the global population aging, there is an increased prevalence of sepsis among the elderly, a demographic particularly susceptible to inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of hydrogen gas, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, in attenuating inflammation specifically in the lungs and liver, and age-associated molecular markers in aged mice.
Methods: Male mice aged 21 to 23 months, representative of the human elderly population, were subjected to inflammation via intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The mice were allocated into eight groups to examine the effects of varying durations and concentrations of hydrogen gas inhalation: control, saline without hydrogen, saline with 24-hour 2 % hydrogen, LPS without hydrogen, LPS with 24-hour 2 % hydrogen, LPS with 6-hour 2 % hydrogen, LPS with 1-hour 2 % hydrogen, and LPS with 24-hour 1 % hydrogen. Parameters assessed included survival rate, activity level, inflammatory biomarkers, and organ injury.
Results: Extended administration of hydrogen gas specifically at a 2 % concentration for 24 h led to a favorable prognosis in the aged mice by reducing mRNA expression of inflammatory biomarkers in lung and liver tissue, mitigating lung injury, and diminishing the expression of the senescence-associated protein p21. Moreover, hydrogen gas inhalation selectively ameliorated senescence-related markers in lung tissue, including C-X-C motif chemokine 2, metalloproteinase-3, and arginase-1. Notably, hydrogen gas did not alleviate LPS-induced liver injury under the conditions tested.
Conclusion: The study highlights that continuous inhalation of hydrogen gas at a 2 % concentration for 24 h can be a potent intervention in the geriatric population for improving survival and physical activity by mitigating pulmonary inflammation and modulating senescence-related markers in aged mice with LPS-induced inflammation. This finding paves the way for future research into hydrogen gas as a therapeutic strategy to alleviate severe inflammation that can lead to organ damage in the elderly.
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=NaitoHiromichi
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aut-affil-num=8
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Biological Process of Aging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Biological Process of Aging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology
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en-keyword=LPS-induced inflammation
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en-keyword=Molecular hydrogen
kn-keyword=Molecular hydrogen
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kn-keyword=Hydrogen gas inhalation
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=17
cd-vols=
no-issue=7
article-no=
start-page=100873
end-page=
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202307
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kn-title=Effects of liquefied sake lees on growth performance and faecal and blood characteristics in Japanese Black calves
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kn-abstract=Liquefied sake lees, a by-product of Japanese sake, is rich in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, proteins, and prebiotics derived from rice and yeast. Previous studies have reported that Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products improved the health, growth, and faecal characteristics of preweaning calves. This study investigated the effects of adding liquefied sake lees to milk replacer on the growth performance, faecal characteristics, and blood metabolites of preweaning Japanese Black calves from 6 to 90 days of age. Twenty-four Japanese Black calves at 6 days of age were randomly assigned to one of three treatments: No liquefied sake lees (C, n = 8), 100 g/d (on a fresh matter basis) liquefied sake lees mixed with milk replacer (LS, n = 8), and 200 g/d (on a fresh matter basis) liquefied sake lees mixed with milk replacer (HS, n = 8). The intake of milk replacer and calf starter, as well as, the average daily gain did not differ between the treatments. The number of days counted with faecal score 1 in LS was higher than in HS (P < 0.05), while the number of days with diarrhoea medication in LS and C was lower than HS (P < 0.05). The faecal n-butyric acid concentration tended to be higher in LS compared to C (P = 0.060). The alpha diversity index (Chao1) was higher in HS than in C and LS at 90 days of age (P < 0.05). The principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) using weighted UniFrac distance showed that the bacterial community structures in faeces among the treatments at 90 days of age were significantly different (P < 0.05). The plasma β-hydroxybutyric acid concentration, an indicator of rumen development, was higher for LS than in C throughout the experiment (P < 0.05). These results suggested that adding liquefied sake lees up to 100 g/d (on a fresh matter basis) might promote rumen development in preweaning Japanese Black calves.
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en-aut-name=KatsumataS.
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ORCID=
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en-aut-name=TsukaharaT.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Shiga Prefectural Livestock Production Technology Promotion Center
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Kyoto Institute of Nutrition and Pathology
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Setsunan University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
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en-keyword=By-products
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dt-pub-year=2023
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kn-title=Roles of Human Endogenous Retroviruses and Endogenous Virus-Like Elements in Cancer Development and Innate Immunity
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kn-abstract=Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) are remnants of ancient retroviral infections in the host genome. Although mutations and silencing mechanisms impair their original role in viral replication, HERVs are believed to play roles in various biological processes. Long interspersed nuclear elements (LINEs) are non-LTR retrotransposons that have a lifecycle resembling that of retroviruses. Although LINE expression is typically silenced in somatic cells, it also contributes to various biological processes. The aberrant expression of HERVs and LINEs is closely associated with the development of cancer and/or immunological diseases, suggesting that they are integrated into various pathways related to the diseases. HERVs/LINEs control gene expression depending on the context as promoter/enhancer elements. Some RNAs and proteins derived from HERVs/LINEs have oncogenic potential, whereas others stimulate innate immunity. Non-retroviral endogenous viral elements (nrEVEs) are a novel type of virus-like element in the genome. nrEVEs may also be involved in host immunity. This article provides a current understanding of how these elements impact cellular physiology in cancer development and innate immunity, and provides perspectives for future studies.
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en-aut-name=KatohHirokazu
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start-page=2893
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kn-title=MicroRNAs as Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Acute Kidney Injury
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kn-abstract=Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome where a rapid decrease in kidney function and/or urine output is observed, which may result in the imbalance of water, electrolytes and acid base. It is associated with poor prognosis and prolonged hospitalization. Therefore, an early diagnosis and treatment to avoid the severe AKI stage are important. While several biomarkers, such as urinary L-FABP and NGAL, can be clinically useful, there is still no gold standard for the early detection of AKI and there are limited therapeutic options against AKI. miRNAs are non-coding and single-stranded RNAs that silence their target genes in the post-transcriptional process and are involved in a wide range of biological processes. Recent accumulated evidence has revealed that miRNAs may be potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for AKI. In this review article, we summarize the current knowledge about miRNAs as promising biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for AKI, as well as the challenges in their clinical use.
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en-aut-name=WadaJun
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Dramatic Response to Tezepelumab as an Initial Biologic Agent for Refractory Asthma Associated with Type 2 and Non-type 2 Traits
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kn-abstract=A 74-year-old Japanese woman presented with a 45-year history of refractory asthma. She had been treated with inhaled corticosteroids, a long-acting β2-agonist, and a long-acting muscarinic antagonist for 6 months. She also had a repeated viral infection. Her condition had been characterized as a refractory asthma associated with type 2 and non-type 2 traits. We began treatment with tezepelumab. The control of the patient’s asthma symptoms and quality of life improved greatly within 1 month (changes in eosinophil count from 748 to 96 /μL, in FeNO from 32 to 17 ppb, in the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire score from 3.59 to 6.68, and in the Asthma Control Test score from 13 to 23). Tezepelumab was effective as an initial biologic agent for a patient with refractory asthma associated with type 2 and non-type 2 traits.
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en-aut-name=MinamiDaisuke
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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kn-title=Omental Abscess after Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy Successfully Treated with Percutaneous Drainage
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kn-abstract=We report the case details of a 65-year-old Japanese man with an omental abscess that was discovered 43 days after he underwent a laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. His chief complaint was mild abdominal pain that had persisted for several days. The abscess was diagnosed as a rare postoperative complication. We hesitated to perform a reoperation given the invasiveness of general anesthesia and surgery, plus the possibility of postoperative adhesions and because the patient’s general condition was stable and he had only mild abdominal pain. Percutaneous drainage using a 10.2-F catheter was performed with the patient under conscious sedation and computed tomography–fluoroscopy guidance, with no complications. After the procedure, the size of the abscess cavity was remarkably reduced, and 23 days later the catheter was withdrawn.
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en-aut-name=TomitaKoji
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en-aut-name=MatsuiYusuke
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=9
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kn-title=Microtubule-associated proteins WDL5 and WDL6 play a critical role in pollen tube growth in Arabidopsis thaliana
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kn-abstract=Morphological response of cells to environment involves concerted rearrangements of microtubules and actin microfilaments. A mutant of WAVE-DAMPENED2-LIKE5 (WDL5), which encodes an ethylene-regulated microtubule-associated protein belonging to the WVD2/WDL family in Arabidopsis thaliana, shows attenuation in the temporal root growth reduction in response to mechanical stress. We found that a T-DNA knockout of WDL6, the closest homolog of WDL5, oppositely shows an enhancement of the response. To know the functional relationship between WDL5 and WDL6, we attempted to generate the double mutant by crosses but failed in isolation. Close examination of gametophytes in plants that are homozygous for one and heterozygous for the other revealed that these plants produce pollen grains with a reduced rate of germination and tube growth. Reciprocal cross experiments of these plants with the wild type confirmed that the double mutation is not inherited paternally. These results suggest a critical and cooperative function of WDL5 and WDL6 in pollen tube growth.
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en-aut-name=OkamotoTakashi
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=MotoseHiroyasu
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Arabidopsis
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kn-title=Fabrication of a Fish-Bone-Inspired Inorganic-Organic Composite Membrane
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kn-abstract=Biological materials have properties like great strength and flexibility that are not present in synthetic materials. Using the ribs of crucian carp as a reference, we investigated the mechanisms behind the high mechanical properties of this rib bone, and found highly oriented layers of calcium phosphate (CaP) and collagen fibers. To fabricate a fish-rib-bone-mimicking membrane with similar structure and mechanical properties, this study involves (1) the rapid synthesis of plate-like CaP crystals, (2) the layering of CaP-gelatin hydrogels by gradual drying, and (3) controlling the shape of composite membranes using porous gypsum molds. Finally, as a result of optimizing the compositional ratio of CaP filler and gelatin hydrogel, a CaP filler content of 40% provided the optimal mechanical properties of toughness and stiffness similar to fish bone. Due to the rigidity, flexibility, and ease of shape control of the composite membrane materials, this membrane could be applied as a guided bone regeneration (GBR) membrane.
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoTakuya
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Advanced Research Center for Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Diamond quantum sensors in microfluidics technology
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kn-abstract=Diamond quantum sensing is an emerging technology for probing multiple physico-chemical parameters in the nano- to micro-scale dimensions within diverse chemical and biological contexts. Integrating these sensors into microfluidic devices enables the precise quantification and analysis of small sample volumes in microscale channels. In this Perspective, we present recent advancements in the integration of diamond quantum sensors with microfluidic devices and explore their prospects with a focus on forthcoming technological developments.
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en-aut-name=FujiwaraMasazumi
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no-vol=291
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start-page=1119
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=20231020
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kn-title=Hepatitis C virus NS5B triggers an MDA5-mediated innate immune response by producing dsRNA without the replication of viral genomes
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kn-abstract=During the replication of viral genomes, RNA viruses produce double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), through the activity of their RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRps) as viral replication intermediates. Recognition of viral dsRNA by host pattern recognition receptors – such as retinoic acid-induced gene-I (RIG-I)-like receptors and Toll-like receptor 3 – triggers the production of interferon (IFN)-β via the activation of IFN regulatory factor (IRF)-3. It has been proposed that, during the replication of viral genomes, each of RIG-I and melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA5) form homodimers for the efficient activation of a downstream signalling pathway in host cells. We previously reported that, in the non-neoplastic human hepatocyte line PH5CH8, the RdRp NS5B derived from hepatitis C virus (HCV) could induce IFN-β expression by its RdRp activity without the actual replication of viral genomes. However, the exact mechanism by which HCV NS5B produced IFN-β remained unknown. In the present study, we first showed that NS5B derived from another Flaviviridae family member, GB virus B (GBV-B), also possessed the ability to induce IFN-β in PH5CH8 cells. Similarly, HCV NS5B, but not its G317V mutant, which lacks RdRp activity, induced the dimerization of MDA5 and subsequently the activation of IRF-3. Interestingly, immunofluorescence analysis showed that HCV NS5B produced dsRNA. Like HCV NS5B, GBV-B NS5B also triggered the production of dsRNA and subsequently the dimerization of MDA5. Taken together, our results show that HCV NS5B triggers an MDA5-mediated innate immune response by producing dsRNA without the replication of viral genomes in human hepatocytes.
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en-aut-name=DansakoHiromichi
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kn-title=“Input/output cytokines” in epidermal keratinocytes and the involvement in inflammatory skin diseases
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kn-abstract=Considering the role of epidermal keratinocytes, they occupy more than 90% of the epidermis, form a physical barrier, and also function as innate immune barrier. For example, epidermal keratinocytes are capable of recognizing various cytokines and pathogen-associated molecular pattern, and producing a wide variety of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and antimicrobial peptides. Previous basic studies have shown that the immune response of epidermal keratinocytes has a significant impact on inflammatory skin diseases. The purpose of this review is to provide foundation of knowledge on the cytokines which are recognized or produced by epidermal keratinocytes. Since a number of biologics for skin diseases have appeared, it is necessary to fully understand the relationship between epidermal keratinocytes and the cytokines. In this review, the cytokines recognized by epidermal keratinocytes are specifically introduced as "input cytokines", and the produced cytokines as "output cytokines". Furthermore, we also refer to the existence of biologics against those input and output cytokines, and the target skin diseases. These use results demonstrate how important targeted cytokines are in real skin diseases, and enhance our understanding of the cytokines.
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en-affil=Department of Dermatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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cd-journal=joma
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kn-title=Identification of a Functionally Efficient and Thermally Stable Outward Sodium-Pumping Rhodopsin (BeNaR) from a Thermophilic Bacterium
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kn-abstract=Rhodopsins are transmembrane proteins with retinal chromophores that are involved in photo-energy conversion and photo-signal transduction in diverse organisms. In this study, we newly identified and characterized a rhodopsin from a thermophilic bacterium, Bellilinea sp. Recombinant Escherichia coli cells expressing the rhodopsin showed light-induced alkalization of the medium only in the presence of sodium ions (Na+), and the alkalization signal was enhanced by addition of a protonophore, indicating an outward Na+ pump function across the cellular membrane. Thus, we named the protein Bellilinea Na+-pumping rhodopsin, BeNaR. Of note, its Na+-pumping activity is significantly greater than that of the known Na+-pumping rhodopsin, KR2. We further characterized its photochemical properties as follows: (i) Visible spectroscopy and HPLC revealed that BeNaR has an absorption maximum at 524 nm with predominantly (>96%) the all-trans retinal conformer. (ii) Time-dependent thermal denaturation experiments revealed that BeNaR showed high thermal stability. (iii) The time-resolved flash-photolysis in the nanosecond to millisecond time domains revealed the presence of four kinetically distinctive photointermediates, K, L, M and O. (iv) Mutational analysis revealed that Asp101, which acts as a counterion, and Asp230 around the retinal were essential for the Na+-pumping activity. From the results, we propose a model for the outward Na+-pumping mechanism of BeNaR. The efficient Na+-pumping activity of BeNaR and its high stability make it a useful model both for ion transporters and optogenetics tools.
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en-aut-name=BryantDonald A.
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Okayama University of Science
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Montana State University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Pennsylvania State University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Okayama University of Science
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=9
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kn-title=Structure and dynamics of Odinarchaeota tubulin and the implications for eukaryotic microtubule evolution
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kn-abstract=Tubulins are critical for the internal organization of eukaryotic cells, and understanding their emergence is an important question in eukaryogenesis. Asgard archaea are the closest known prokaryotic relatives to eukaryotes. Here, we elucidated the apo and nucleotide-bound x-ray structures of an Asgard tubulin from hydrothermal living Odinarchaeota (OdinTubulin). The guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP)–bound structure resembles a microtubule protofilament, with GTP bound between subunits, coordinating the “+” end subunit through a network of water molecules and unexpectedly by two cations. A water molecule is located suitable for GTP hydrolysis. Time course crystallography and electron microscopy revealed conformational changes on GTP hydrolysis. OdinTubulin forms tubules at high temperatures, with short curved protofilaments coiling around the tubule circumference, more similar to FtsZ, rather than running parallel to its length, as in microtubules. Thus, OdinTubulin represents an evolutionary stage intermediate between prokaryotic FtsZ and eukaryotic microtubule-forming tubulins.
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en-aut-name=TranLinh T.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Tokyo Institute of Technology, Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI)
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affil-num=11
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start-page=98
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dt-pub-year=2022
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kn-title=Skin Electrical Impedance Model for Evaluation of the Thickness and Water Content of the Stratum Corneum
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kn-abstract=Deterioration of the skin barrier function causes symptoms such as allergies because various chemical substances may enter the human body. Quantitative evaluation of the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum is useful as a measure of the skin barrier function in domains such as dermatology, nursing science, and cosmetics development. The stratum corneum is responsible for most of the skin barrier function, and two factors—the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum—are thus important. In this paper, the stratum corneum is regarded as a parallel model of resistance and capacitance. From measurements of the electrical impedance of the skin, we propose a new model for simultaneous estimation of the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum conventionally measured by a confocal laser scanning microscope and a confocal Raman spectrometer, respectively, and we discuss the results of the measurements. The electrical impedance of the skin was measured using a device that we developed. The measurement began 3 seconds after the electrodes on the measurement head of the device came into contact with the skin, and parameters including the impedance, which was obtained by applying an alternating current signal at two frequencies, were measured. We measured the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum using confocal laser microscopy and confocal Raman spectroscopy, respectively; investigated the relationship of the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum with the electrical impedance of the skin; and established a new potential model for estimating the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum from the parallel resistance and capacitance. The correlation coefficients of the verification data were 0.931 and 0.776, respectively; and the root-mean-squared error of the thickness of the stratum corneum was 2.3 µm, while the root-mean-squared error of the water content at the surface of the stratum corneum was 5.4 points. These findings indicate the feasibility of quantitative evaluation of the thickness and water content of the stratum corneum by measuring skin electrical impedance.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Radiological Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University
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start-page=151
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kn-title=Trial of Sportswear Type ECG Sensor Device for Cardiac Safety Management during Marathon Running
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kn-abstract=Cardiac arrest has been reported during participation in several sports. Of these sports, marathon running is a particularly popular sport but imposes high cardiac load. Indeed, its popularity has been growing worldwide. Risk of cardiac arrest during marathon races is also expected to increase. Several studies have recorded electrocardiographic (ECG) information during marathon races to protect athletes from cardiac arrest. Although evaluable ECG data have been obtained and analyzed, cost-effectiveness of the system, data quality, and clinical significance remain inadequate. This report is the first to describe an economical electrocardiograph built into a T-shirt for use during marathon race. Twenty healthy runners aged 20 to 59 years (mean 36 years) wore the ECG device while running. The ECG data were monitored and analyzed to assess the observed frequencies of specified arrhythmias and the sections of the marathon in which the arrhythmias occurred. Of the ECG data obtained from 14 runners who completed the full marathon, six ECG datasets were evaluable. In some runners, there was inadequate contact between the electrode and body surface or poor Bluetooth connection between the ECG wireless transmitter and smartphone. Regarding arrhythmia analysis, all evaluable data that were analyzed showed some rhythm fluctuations. In conclusion, this economical T-shirt type ECG sensor provided evaluable ECG data during marathon races, although the evaluable rate was not high. The data were used to analyze specified arrhythmias, but some difficulties were encountered. The ECG sensor did not function properly because of a system error. The ECG sensor was not adequately moistened to record ECGs accurately. Moreover, some runners chose an unsuitable shirt size, which impaired the stability and strength of the electrode–skin contact. These shortcomings produced noise in the ECG data, which made it difficult to analyze arrhythmias. The next step will be to solve these problems and acquire data from a large number of runners.
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kn-title=Switching to Dupilumab from Other Biologics without a Treatment Interval in Patients with Severe Asthma: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study
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kn-abstract=Background: Dupilumab is a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks interleukin4 and interleukin-13 signals. Several large clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of dupilumab in patients with severe asthma. However, few studies have examined a switch to dupilumab from other biologics. Methods: This retrospective, multi-center observational study was conducted by the Okayama Respiratory Disease Study Group. Consecutive patients with severe asthma who were switched to dupilumab from other biologics without a treatment interval between May 2019 and September 2021 were enrolled. Patients with a treatment interval of more than twice the standard dosing interval for the previous biologic prior to dupilumab administration were excluded. Results: The median patient age of the 27 patients enrolled in this study was 57 years (IQR, 45-68 years). Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS)/chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp (CRSwNP) was confirmed in 23 patients. Previous biologics consisted of omalizumab (n = 3), mepolizumab (n = 3), and benralizumab (n = 21). Dupilumab significantly improved FEV1 (median improvement: +145 mL) and the asthma control test score (median improvement: +2). The overall response rate in patients receiving dupilumab for asthma as determined using the Global Evaluations of Treatment Effectiveness (GETE) was 77.8%. There were no significant differences in the baseline characteristics of the GETE-improved group vs. the non-GETE-improved group. ECRS/CRSwNP improved in 20 of the 23 patients (87.0%). Overall, 8 of the 27 patients (29.6%) developed transient hypereosinophilia (>1500/ mu L), but all were asymptomatic and able to continue dupilumab therapy. Conclusions: Dupilumab was highly effective for the treatment of severe asthma and ECRS/CRSwNP, even in patients switched from other biologics without a treatment interval.
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kn-title=Mixed Response to Cancer Immunotherapy is Driven by Intratumor Heterogeneity and Differential Interlesion Immune Infiltration
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kn-abstract=Some patients experience mixed response to immunotherapy, whose biological mechanisms and clinical impact have been obscure. We obtained two tumor samples from lymph node (LN) metastatic lesions in a same patient. Whole exome sequencing for the both tumors and single-cell sequencing for the both tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) demonstrated a significant difference in tumor clonality and TILs' characteristics, especially exhausted T-cell clonotypes, although a close relationship between the tumor cell and T-cell clones were observed as a response of an overlapped exhausted T-cell clone to an overlapped neoantigen. To mimic the clinical setting, we generated a mouse model of several clones from a same tumor cell line. Similarly, differential tumor clones harbored distinct TILs, and one responded to programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) blockade but the other did not in this model. We further conducted cohort study (n = 503) treated with PD-1 blockade monotherapies to investigate the outcome of mixed response. Patients with mixed responses to PD-1 blockade had a poor prognosis in our cohort. Particularly, there were significant differences in both tumor and T-cell clones between the primary and LN lesions in a patient who experienced tumor response to anti-PD-1 mAb followed by disease progression in only LN metastasis. Our results underscore that intertumoral heterogeneity alters characteristics of TILs even in the same patient, leading to mixed response to immunotherapy and significant difference in the outcome.
Significance: Several patients experience mixed responses to immunotherapies, but the biological mechanisms and clinical significance remain unclear. Our results from clinical and mouse studies underscore that intertumoral heterogeneity alters characteristics of TILs even in the same patient, leading to mixed response to immunotherapy and significant difference in the outcome.
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kn-abstract=Microbial rhodopsins are photoreceptive membrane proteins showing various light-dependent biological activities. Styrene-maleic acid (SMA) copolymers spontaneously form nanoscale lipid particles containing membrane proteins and associated lipids without detergent, and can be used to characterize membrane molecules. Here, we provide a protocol to functionally express a thermally stable rhodopsin, Rubrobacter xylanophilus rhodopsin, and an unstable rhodopsin, Halobacterium salinarum sensory rhodopsin I, in Escherichia coli. We then describe the preparation of SMA and the extraction and purification of rhodopsin molecules using SMA.
For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Ueta et al. (2020).
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kn-title=A tonoplast‐localized magnesium transporter is crucial for stomatal opening in Arabidopsis under high Mg2+ conditions
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kn-abstract=Plant stomata play an important role in CO2 uptake for photosynthesis and transpiration, but the mechanisms underlying stomatal opening and closing under changing environmental conditions are still not completely understood.
Through large-scale genetic screening, we isolated an Arabidopsis mutant (closed stomata2 (cst2)) that is defective in stomatal opening. We cloned the causal gene (MGR1/CST2) and functionally characterized this gene.
The mutant phenotype was caused by a mutation in a gene encoding an unknown protein with similarities to the human magnesium (Mg2+) efflux transporter ACDP/CNNM. MGR1/CST2 was localized to the tonoplast and showed transport activity for Mg2+. This protein was constitutively and highly expressed in guard cells. Knockout of this gene resulted in stomatal closing, decreased photosynthesis and growth retardation, especially under high Mg2+ conditions, while overexpression of this gene increased stomatal opening and tolerance to high Mg2+ concentrations. Furthermore, guard cell-specific expression of MGR1/CST2 in the mutant partially restored its stomatal opening.
Our results indicate that MGR1/CST2 expression in the leaf guard cells plays an important role in maintaining cytosolic Mg2+ concentrations through sequestering Mg2+ into vacuoles, which is required for stomatal opening, especially under high Mg2+ conditions.
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kn-title=Association between Radon Hot Spring Bathing and Health Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Study in Misasa, Japan
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kn-abstract=No epidemiological studies have examined the health effects of daily bathing in radon hot springs. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the associations between radon hot spring bathing and health conditions. The target population was 5,250 adults ≥ 20 years old in the town of Misasa, Japan. We collected information about the participants’ bathing habits and alleviation of a variety of disease symptoms, and their self-rated health (SRH). Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. In both the adjusted and unadjusted models of hypertension, significant associations between the > 1×/week hot spring bathing and the alleviation of hypertension symptoms were observed compared to the group whose hot spring bathing was <1×/week: adjusted model, OR 5.40 (95%CI: 1.98-14.74); unadjusted model, 3.67 (1.50-8.99) and for gastroenteritis: adjusted model, 9.18 (1.15-72.96); unadjusted model, 7.62 (1.59-36.49). Compared to the no-bathing group, higher SRH was significantly associated with both bathing < 1×/week: unadjusted model, 2.27 (1.53-3.37) and > 1×/week: adjusted model, 1.91 (1.15-3.19). These findings suggest that bathing in radon hot springs is associated with higher SRH and the alleviation of hypertension and gastroenteritis.
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kn-title=Biological Roles of Hepatitis B Viral X Protein in the Viral Replication and Hepatocarcinogenesis
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kn-abstract=Hepatitis B virus is a pathogenic virus that infects 300 million people worldwide and causes chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatitis B virus encodes four proteins. Among them, the HBx protein plays a central role in the HBV pathogenesis. Because the HBx protein is considered to play a central role in the induction of viral replication and hepatocarcinogenesis, the regulation of its function could be a key factor in the development of new interventions against hepatitis B. In this review, HBx protein-related viral replication and hepatocarcinogenesis mechanisms are described, with a focus on the recently reported viral replication mechanisms related to degradation of the Smc5/6 protein complex. We also discuss our recent discovery of a compound that inhibits HBx protein-induced degradation of the Smc5/6 protein complex, and that exerts inhibitory effects on both viral replication and hepatocarcinogenesis. Finally, prospects for future research on the HBx protein are described.
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kn-title=Pivotal role for S-nitrosylation of DNA methyltransferase 3B in epigenetic regulation of tumorigenesis
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kn-abstract=DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) catalyze methylation at the C5 position of cytosine with S-adenosyl-l-methionine. Methylation regulates gene expression, serving a variety of physiological and pathophysiological roles. The chemical mechanisms regulating DNMT enzymatic activity, however, are not fully elucidated. Here, we show that protein S-nitrosylation of a cysteine residue in DNMT3B attenuates DNMT3B enzymatic activity and consequent aberrant upregulation of gene expression. These genes include Cyclin D2 (Ccnd2), which is required for neoplastic cell proliferation in some tumor types. In cell-based and in vivo cancer models, only DNMT3B enzymatic activity, and not DNMT1 or DNMT3A, affects Ccnd2 expression. Using structure-based virtual screening, we discovered chemical compounds that specifically inhibit S-nitrosylation without directly affecting DNMT3B enzymatic activity. The lead compound, designated DBIC, inhibits S-nitrosylation of DNMT3B at low concentrations (IC50 <= 100nM). Treatment with DBIC prevents nitric oxide (NO)-induced conversion of human colonic adenoma to adenocarcinoma in vitro. Additionally, in vivo treatment with DBIC strongly attenuates tumor development in a mouse model of carcinogenesis triggered by inflammation-induced generation of NO. Our results demonstrate that de novo DNA methylation mediated by DNMT3B is regulated by NO, and DBIC protects against tumor formation by preventing aberrant S-nitrosylation of DNMT3B.
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affil-num=21
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affil-num=22
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affil-num=23
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
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kn-abstract=Iron-stress-induced-A proteins (IsiAs) are expressed in cyanobacteria under iron-deficient conditions. The cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 has four isiA genes; however, their binding property and functional roles in PSI are still missing. We analyzed a cryo-electron microscopy structure of a PSI-IsiA supercomplex isolated from Anabaena grown under an iron-deficient condition. The PSI-IsiA structure contains six IsiA subunits associated with the PsaA side of a PSI core monomer. Three of the six IsiA subunits were identified as IsiA1 and IsiA2. The PSI-IsiA structure lacks a PsaL subunit; instead, a C-terminal domain of IsiA2 occupies the position of PsaL, which inhibits the oligomerization of PSI, leading to the formation of a PSI monomer. Furthermore, excitation-energy transfer from IsiAs to PSI appeared with a time constant of 55 ps. These findings provide insights into both the molecular assembly of the Anabaena IsiA family and the functional roles of IsiAs.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
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affil-num=11
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affil-num=12
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affil-num=13
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affil-num=14
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dt-pub=202304
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kn-title=ATP and its metabolite adenosine cooperatively upregulate the antigen-presenting molecules on dendritic cells leading to IFN-gamma production by T cells
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kn-abstract=Dendritic cells (DCs) present foreign antigens to T cells via the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), thereby inducing acquired immune responses. ATP accumulates at sites of inflammation or in tumor tissues, which triggers local inflammatory responses. However, it remains to be clarified how ATP modulates the functions of DCs. In this study, we investigated the effects of extracellular ATP on mouse bone marrow- derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) as well as the potential for subsequent T cell activation. We found that high concentrations of ATP (1 mM) upregulated the cell surface expression levels of MHC-I, MHC-II, and co-stimulatory molecules CD80 and CD86 but not those of co-inhibitory molecules PD-L1 and PD-L2 in BMDCs. Increased surface expression of MHC-I, MHC-II, CD80, and CD86 was inhibited by a pan-P2 receptor antagonist. In addition, the upregulation of MHC-I and MHC-II expression was inhibited by an adenosine P1 receptor antagonist and by inhibitors of CD39 and CD73, which metabolize ATP to adenosine. These results suggest that adenosine is required for the ATP-induced upregulation of MHC-I and MHC-II. In the mixed leukocyte reaction assay, ATP-stimulated BMDCs activated CD4 and CD8T cells and induced interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) production by these T cells. Collectively, these results suggest that high concentrations of extracellular ATP upregulate the expression of antigenpresenting and co-stimulatory molecules but not that of coinhibitory molecules in BMDCs. Cooperative stimulation of ATP and its metabolite adenosine was required for the upregulation of MHC-I and MHC-II. These ATP-stimulated BMDCs induced the activation of IFN-gamma-producing T cells upon antigen presentation.
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en-aut-name=TanakaSatoshi
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Pharmacology, Division of Pathological Sciences, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
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affil-num=6
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dt-pub-year=2023
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kn-title=PARsylation-mediated ubiquitylation: lessons from rare hereditary disease Cherubism
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kn-abstract=Modification of proteins by ADP-ribose (PARsylation) is catalyzed by the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) family of enzymes exemplified by PARP1, which controls chromatin organization and DNA repair. Additionally, PARsylation induces ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation of its substrates because PARsylation creates a recognition site for E3-ubiquitin ligase. The steady-state levels of the adaptor protein SH3-domain binding protein 2 (3BP2) is negatively regulated by tankyrase (PARP5), which coordinates ubiquitylation of 3BP2 by the E3-ligase ring finger protein 146 (RNF146). 3BP2 missense mutations uncouple 3BP2 from tankyrase-mediated negative regulation and cause Cherubism, an autosomal dominant autoinflammatory disorder associated with craniofacial dysmorphia. In this review, we summarize the diverse biological processes, including bone dynamics, metabolism, and Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling controlled by tankyrase-mediated PARsylation of 3BP2, and highlight the therapeutic potential of this pathway.
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoYoshinori
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dt-accepted=
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kn-title=Cerebral Hypoperfusion Detected by Arterial Spine-Labelled MR Imaging in a Patient Presenting with Migraine and Panic Attacks
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kn-abstract=I report a case of arterial spine-labelled MR imaging (ASL)-detected cerebral hypoperfusion during migraine and panic attacks. A 20-year-old woman with a history of headache for 6 years and independent panic attacks for 3 years was transferred to Okayama Kyokuto Hospital for panic attacks. On that day, she had had severe headache that was improved by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, but panic attacks initiated. On arrival, she also complained of a mild headache. ASL revealed cerebral hypoperfusion in the right temporo-occipital region. The threshold to induce panic attacks in migraine patients could be lowered by the physiopathology underlying migraine attacks.
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kn-title=Current Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Okayama from a National Database between 2018 and 2021
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kn-abstract=Antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global threat that must be addressed using a multidisciplinary approach. This study aimed to raise awareness of high-level antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens in Japan by comparing their recent prevalences among prefectures, particularly Okayama. Data for the isolation proportions of meropenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, cefotaxime-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and levofloxacin-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae were collected from the Japan Nosocomial Infections Surveillance, a national database sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, between 2018 and 2021. The average isolated proportions of the seven AMR pathogens were higher in Okayama compared to other prefectures: the worst (19.9%) was meropenem-resistant P. aeruginosa, the sixth worst (57.2%) was methicillin-resistant S. aureus, the eighth worst (3.3%) was vancomycin-resistant E. faecium, the second (37.8%) and fifth worst (17.6%) were cefotaxime-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae, respectively, and the fourth (49.9%) and third worst (8.7%) were levofloxacin-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae, respectively. Our study highlights the notably high prevalences of representative AMR pathogens in Okayama, suggesting the need for fundamental infection prevention and control by healthcare professionals, promoting antimicrobial stewardship, and educating undergraduates and postgraduates in Okayama.
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en-aut-name=FukushimaShinnosuke
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Bacteriology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=Chemo-preventive effects and antitumorigenic mechanisms of beer and nonalcoholic beer toward 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK)-induced lung tumorigenesis in A/J mice
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kn-abstract=We investigated the chemopreventive effects of beer, nonalcoholic beers (NABs), and beer-components (glycine betaine (GB)) on NNK-induced lung tumorigenesis in A/J mice, and the possible mechanisms underlying the antitumorigenic effects of beer, NABs, and beer-components. Beer, NABs, and GB reduced NNK-induced lung tumorigenesis. We investigated the antimutagenicity of beer, NABs and beer-components (GB and pseudouridine (PU)) toward the mutagenicity of 1-methyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG) and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK). Beer, NABs, and beer components were antimutagenic toward MNNG and NNK in the Ames test using S. typhimurium TA1535. In contrast, MNNG and NNK mutagenicity detected in S. typhimurium YG7108, a strain lacking O-6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferases (ogt(ST) and ada(ST)) did not decrease in the presence of beer, NABs, or beer components, suggesting that they may mediate its antimutagenic effect by enhancing DNA damage repair. Phosphorylation of Akt and STAT3, with or without epidermal growth factor stimulation, in lung epithelial-like A549 cells were significantly decreased following beer, NABs, GB and PU. They targeted both the initiation and growth/progression steps of carcinogenesis, specifically via antimutagenesis, stimulation of alkyl DNA-adduct repair, and suppression of Akt- and STAT3- mediated growth signaling. GB and PU may contribute, in part, to the biological effects of beer and NABs via the suppression of Akt and STAT3 phosphorylation.
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en-aut-name=TakataJun
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en-aut-name=KiuraKatsuyuki
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en-aut-name=NakasukaTakamasa
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Thioredoxin deficiency increases oxidative stress and causes bilateral symmetrical degeneration in rat midbrain
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kn-abstract=Thioredoxin, encoded by Txn1, acts as a critical antioxidant in the defense against oxidative stress by regulating the dithiol/disulfide balance of interacting proteins. The role of thioredoxin in the central nervous system (CNS) is largely unknown. A phenotype-driven study of N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea-mutated rats with wild-running seizures revealed the importance of Txn1 mutations in CNS degeneration. Genetic mapping identified Txn1-F54L in the epileptic rats. The insulin-reducing activity of Txn1-F54L was approximately one-third of that of the wild-type (WT). Bilateral symmetrical vacuolar degeneration in the midbrain, mainly in the thalamus and the inferior colliculus, was observed in the Txn1-F54L rats. The lesions displayed neuronal and oligodendrocytic cell death. Neurons in Txn1-F54L rats showed morphological changes in the mitochondria. Vacuolar degeneration peaked at five weeks of age, and spontaneous repair began at seven weeks. The TUNEL assay showed that fibroblasts derived from homozygotes were susceptible to cell death under oxidative stress. In five-week-old WT rats, energy metabolism in the thalamus was significantly higher than that in the cerebral cortex. In conclusion, in juvenile rats, Txn1 seems to play an essential role in reducing oxidative stress in the midbrains with high energy metabolism.
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kn-title=Recent Advances in Apical Periodontitis Treatment: A Narrative Review
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kn-abstract=Apical periodontitis is an inflammatory response caused by pulp infection. It induces bone resorption in the apical and periapical regions of the tooth. The most conservative approach to treat this condition is nonsurgical endodontic treatment. However, clinical failure has been reported with this approach; thus, alternative procedures are required. This review highlights recent literature regarding advanced approaches for the treatment of apical periodontitis. Various therapies, including biological medications, antioxidants, specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators, and stem cell therapy, have been tested to increase the success rate of treatment for apical periodontitis. Some of these approaches remain in the in vivo phase of research, while others have just entered the translational research phase to validate clinical application. However, a detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms that occur during development of the immunoinflammatory reaction in apical periodontitis remains unclear. The aim of this review was to summarize advanced approaches for the treatment of apical periodontitis. Further research can confirm the potential of these alternative nonsurgical endodontic treatment approaches.
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Catalytic enantioselective nucleophilic desymmetrization of phosphonate esters
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kn-abstract=Molecules that contain a stereogenic phosphorus atom are crucial to medicine, agrochemistry and catalysis. While methods are available for the selective construction of various chiral organophosphorus compounds, catalytic enantioselective approaches for their synthesis are far less common. Given the vastness of possible substituent combinations around a phosphorus atom, protocols for their preparation should also be divergent, providing facile access not only to one but to many classes of phosphorus compounds. Here we introduce a catalytic and enantioselective strategy for the preparation of an enantioenriched phosphorus(V) centre that can be diversified enantiospecifically to a wide range of biologically relevant phosphorus(V) compounds. The process, which involves an enantioselective nucleophilic substitution catalysed by a superbasic bifunctional iminophosphorane catalyst, can accommodate a wide range of carbon substituents at phosphorus. The resulting stable, yet versatile, synthetic intermediates can be combined with a multitude of medicinally relevant O-, N- and S-based nucleophiles.
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kn-title=The Genotypic and Phenotypic Characteristics Contributing to Flomoxef Sensitivity in Clinical Isolates of ESBL-Producing E. coli Strains from Urinary Tract Infections
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kn-abstract=We carried out a molecular biological analysis of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli strains and their sensitivity to flomoxef (FMOX). Sequence type (ST) analysis by multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and classification of ESBL genotypes by multiplex PCR were performed on ESBL-producing E. coli strains isolated from urine samples collected from patients treated at our institution between 2008 and 2018. These sequences were compared with results for antimicrobial drug susceptibility determined using a micro-liquid dilution method. We also analyzed cases treated with FMOX at our institution to examine its clinical efficacy. Of the 911 E. coli strains identified, 158 (17.3%) were ESBL-producing. Of these, 67.7% (107/158) were strain ST-131 in ST analysis. Nearly all (154/158; 97.5%) were CTX-M genotypes, with M-14 and M-27 predominating. The isolated strains were sensitive to FMOX in drug susceptibility tests. Among the patient samples, 33 cases received FMOX, and of these, 5 had ESBL-producing E. coli. Among these five cases, three received FMOX for surgical prophylaxis as urinary carriers of ESBL-producing E. coli, and postoperative infections were prevented in all three patients. The other two patients received FMOX treatment for urinary tract infections. FMOX treatment was successful for one, and the other was switched to carbapenem. Our results suggest that FMOX has efficacy for perioperative prophylactic administration in urologic surgery involving carriers of ESBL-producing bacteria and for therapeutic administration for urinary tract infections. Use of FMOX avoids over-reliance on carbapenems or beta-lactamase inhibitors and thus is an effective antimicrobial countermeasure.
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Koichiro Wada Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shimane University
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dt-pub=20230305
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kn-title=SPRED2: A Novel Regulator of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Stemness in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells
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kn-abstract=The downregulation of SPRED2, a negative regulator of the ERK1/2 pathway, was previously detected in human cancers; however, the biological consequence remains unknown. Here, we investigated the effects of SPRED2 loss on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell function. Human HCC cell lines, expressing various levels of SPRED2 and SPRED2 knockdown, increased ERK1/2 activation. SPRED2-knockout (KO)-HepG2 cells displayed an elongated spindle shape with increased cell migration/invasion and cadherin switching, with features of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). SPRED2-KO cells demonstrated a higher ability to form spheres and colonies, expressed higher levels of stemness markers and were more resistant to cisplatin. Interestingly, SPRED2-KO cells also expressed higher levels of the stem cell surface markers CD44 and CD90. When CD44(+)CD90(+) and CD44(-)CD90(-) populations from WT cells were analyzed, a lower level of SPRED2 and higher levels of stem cell markers were detected in CD44(+)CD90(+) cells. Further, endogenous SPRED2 expression decreased when WT cells were cultured in 3D, but was restored in 2D culture. Finally, the levels of SPRED2 in clinical HCC tissues were significantly lower than those in adjacent non-HCC tissues and were negatively associated with progression-free survival. Thus, the downregulation of SPRED2 in HCC promotes EMT and stemness through the activation of the ERK1/2 pathway, and leads to more malignant phenotypes.
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathology and Experimental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=cancer stem cells
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start-page=90
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kn-title=Autophagy as a potential mechanism underlying the biological effect of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on periodontitis: a narrative review
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kn-abstract=The major active form of vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25D3), is known for its wide bioactivity in periodontal tissues. Although the exact mechanisms underlying its protective action against periodontitis remain unclear, recent studies have shown that 1,25D3 regulates autophagy. Autophagy is vital for intracellular pathogen invasion control, inflammation regulation, and bone metabolic balance in periodontal tissue homeostasis, and its regulation could be an interesting pathway for future periodontal studies. Since vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide health problem, its role as a potential regulator of autophagy provides new insights into periodontal diseases. Based on this premise, this narrative literature review aimed to investigate the possible connection between 1,25D3 and autophagy in periodontitis. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed using the following keywords (e.g., vitamin D, autophagy, periodontitis, pathogens, epithelial cells, immunity, inflammation, and bone loss). In this review, the latest studies on the protective action of 1,25D3 against periodontitis and the regulation of autophagy by 1,25D3 are summarized, and the potential role of 1,25D3-activated autophagy in the pathogenesis of periodontitis is analyzed. 1,25D3 can exert a protective effect against periodontitis through different signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of periodontitis, and at least part of this regulatory effect is achieved through the activation of the autophagic response. This review will help clarify the relationship between 1,25D3 and autophagy in the homeostasis of periodontal tissues and provide perspectives for researchers to optimize prevention and treatment strategies in the future.
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology‑Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology‑Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Vitamin D
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start-page=65
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kn-title=Effect of a Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor in Combination with (−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate or Polyphenon E on Cisplatin-Induced Lung Tumorigenesis in A/J Mice
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kn-abstract=We investigated the effects of celecoxib combined with (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) or polyphenon E in a cisplatin-induced lung tumorigenesis model. Four-week-old female A/J mice were divided into seven groups: (i) Control, (ii) 150 mg/kg celecoxib (150Cel), (iii) 1,500 mg/kg celecoxib (1500Cel), (iv) EGCG+150 mg/kg celecoxib (EGCG+150Cel), (v) EGCG+1,500 mg/kg celecoxib (EGCG+1500Cel), (vi) polyphenon E+150 mg/kg celecoxib (PolyE+150Cel), and (vii) polyphenon E+1,500 mg/kg celecoxib (PolyE+1500Cel). All mice were administered cisplatin (1.62 mg/kg of body weight, i.p.) 1×/week for 10 weeks and sacrificed at week 30; the numbers of tumors on the lung surface were then determined. The tumor incidence and multiplicity (no. of tumors/mouse, mean±SD) were respectively 95% and 2.15±1.50 in Control, 95% and 2.10±1.29 in 150Cel, 86% and 1.67±1.20 in 1500Cel, 71% and 1.38±1.24 in EGCG+150Cel, 67% and 1.29±1.38 in EGCG+1500Cel, 80% and 1.95±1.36 in PolyE+150Cel, and 65% and 1.05±0.10 in PolyE+1500Cel. The combination of high-dose celecoxib with EGCG or polyphenon E significantly reduced multiplicity in cisplatin-induced lung tumors.
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en-affil=Department of General Internal Medicine 4, Kawasaki Medical School
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Medicine, Yamaguchi-Ube Medical Center
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of General Internal Medicine 4, Kawasaki Medical School
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Extracellular Vesicles: New Classification and Tumor Immunosuppression
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kn-abstract=Simple Summary Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-derived membrane-surrounded vesicles that carry bioactive molecules and deliver them to recipient cells. Classical EVs are exosomes, microvesicles, and apoptotic bodies. This review classifies classical and additional EV types, including autophagic EVs, matrix vesicles, and stressed EVs. Of note, matrix vesicles are key components interacting with extracellular matrices (ECM) in the tumor microenvironment. We also review how EVs are involved in the communication between cancer cells and tumor-associated cells (TAC), leading to establishing immunosuppressive and chemoresistant microenvironments. These include cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), blood endothelial cells (BEC), lymph endothelial cells (LEC), and immune cells, such as tumor-associated macrophages (TAM), tumor-associated neutrophils (TAN), dendritic cells, natural killer cells, killer T cells, and immunosuppressive cells, such as regulatory T cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC). Exosomal long noncoding RNA (lncRNA), microRNA, circular RNA, piRNA, mRNA, and proteins are crucial in communication between cancer cells and TACs for establishing cold tumors. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-derived membrane-surrounded vesicles carrying various types of molecules. These EV cargoes are often used as pathophysiological biomarkers and delivered to recipient cells whose fates are often altered in local and distant tissues. Classical EVs are exosomes, microvesicles, and apoptotic bodies, while recent studies discovered autophagic EVs, stressed EVs, and matrix vesicles. Here, we classify classical and new EVs and non-EV nanoparticles. We also review EVs-mediated intercellular communication between cancer cells and various types of tumor-associated cells, such as cancer-associated fibroblasts, adipocytes, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and immune cells. Of note, cancer EVs play crucial roles in immunosuppression, immune evasion, and immunotherapy resistance. Thus, cancer EVs change hot tumors into cold ones. Moreover, cancer EVs affect nonimmune cells to promote cellular transformation, including epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), chemoresistance, tumor matrix production, destruction of biological barriers, angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, and metastatic niche formation.
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en-affil=Department of Dental Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Dental Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Cycloartenyl Ferulate Is the Predominant Compound in Brown Rice Conferring Cytoprotective Potential against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cytotoxicity
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kn-abstract=Since brown rice extract is a rich source of biologically active compounds, the present study is aimed to quantify the major compounds in brown rice and to compare their cytoprotective potential against oxidative stress. The content of the main hydrophobic compounds in brown rice followed the order of cycloartenyl ferulate (CAF) (89.00 +/- 8.07 nmol/g) >> alpha-tocopherol (alpha T) (19.73 +/- 2.28 nmol/g) > gamma-tocotrienol (gamma T3) (18.24 +/- 1.41 nmol/g) > alpha-tocotrienol (alpha T3) (16.02 +/- 1.29 nmol/g) > gamma-tocopherol (gamma T) (3.81 +/- 0.40 nmol/g). However, the percent contribution of CAF to the radical scavenging activity of one gram of whole brown rice was similar to those of alpha T, alpha T3, and gamma T3 because of its weaker antioxidant activity. The CAF pretreatment displayed a significant cytoprotective effect on the hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity from 10 mu M, which is lower than the minimal concentrations of alpha T and gamma T required for a significant protection. CAF also enhanced the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) nuclear translocation coincided with the enhancement of the heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) mRNA level. An HO-1 inhibitor, tin protoporphyrin IX (SnPP), significantly impaired the cytoprotection of CAF. The cytoprotective potential of CAF is attributable to its cycloartenyl moiety besides the ferulyl moiety. These results suggested that CAF is the predominant cytoprotector in brown rice against hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Oligoarginine-Conjugated Peptide Foldamers Inhibiting Vitamin D Receptor-Mediated Transcription
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kn-abstract=The vitamin D receptor (VDR) is a nuclear receptor, which is involved in several physiological processes, including differentiation and bone homeostasis. The VDR is a promising target for the development of drugs against cancer and bone-related diseases. To date, several VDR antagonists, which bind to the ligand binding domain of the VDR and compete with the endogenous agonist 1 alpha,25(OH)D3, have been reported. However, these ligands contain a secosteroidal skeleton, which is chemically unstable and complicated to synthesize. A few VDR antagonists with a nonsecosteroidal skeleton have been reported. Alternative inhibitors against VDR transactivation that act via different mechanisms are desirable. Here, we developed peptide-based VDR inhibitors capable of disrupting the VDR-coactivator interaction. It was reported that helical SRC2-3 peptides strongly bound to the VDR and competed with the coactivator in vitro. Therefore, we designed and synthesized a series of SRC2-3 derivatives by the introduction of nonproteinogenic amino acids, such as beta-amino acids, and by side-chain stapling to stabilize helical structures and provide resistance against digestive enzymes. In addition, conjugation with a cell-penetrating peptide increased the cell membrane permeability and was a promising strategy for intracellular VDR inhibition. The nona-arginine-conjugated peptides 24 with side-chain stapling and 25 with cyclic beta-amino acids showed strong intracellular VDR inhibitory activity, resulting in suppression of the target gene expression and inhibition of the cell differentiation of HL-60 cells. Herein, the peptide design, structure-activity relationship (SAR) study, and biological evaluation of the peptides are described.
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en-affil=National Institute of Health Sciences
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en-affil=National Institute of Health Sciences
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kn-title=Crystal structures of photosystem II from a cyanobacterium expressing psbA2 in comparison to psbA3 reveal differences in the D1 subunit
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kn-abstract=Three psbA genes (psbA1, psbA2, and psbA3) encoding the D1 subunit of photosystem II (PSII) are present in the ther-mophilic cyanobacterium Thermosynechococcus elongatus and are expressed differently in response to changes in the growth environment. To clarify the functional differences of the D1 protein expressed from these psbA genes, PSII dimers from two strains, each expressing only one psbA gene (psbA2 or psbA3), were crystallized, and we analyzed their structures at resolu-tions comparable to previously studied PsbA1-PSII. Our results showed that the hydrogen bond between pheophytin/D1 (PheoD1) and D1-130 became stronger in PsbA2-and PsbA3-PSII due to change of Gln to Glu, which partially explains the increase in the redox potential of PheoD1 observed in PsbA3. In PsbA2, one hydrogen bond was lost in PheoD1 due to the change of D1-Y147F, which may explain the decrease in stability of PheoD1 in PsbA2. Two water molecules in the Cl-1 channel were lost in PsbA2 due to the change of D1-P173M, leading to the narrowing of the channel, which may explain the lower efficiency of the S-state transition beyond S2 in PsbA2-PSII. In PsbA3-PSII, a hydrogen bond between D1-Ser270 and a sulfoquinovosyl-diacylglycerol molecule near QB dis-appeared due to the change of D1-Ser270 in PsbA1 and PsbA2 to D1-Ala270. This may result in an easier exchange of bound QB with free plastoquinone, hence an enhancement of oxygen evolution in PsbA3-PSII due to its high QB exchange efficiency. These results provide a structural basis for further functional examination of the three PsbA variants.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Proteo-Science Research Center, Ehime University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School and College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
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en-affil=Proteo-Science Research Center, Ehime University
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kn-title=Chemopreventive effects and anti-tumorigenic mechanisms of Actinidia arguta, known as sarunashi in Japan toward 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK)- induced lung tumorigenesis in a/J mouse
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kn-abstract=Background
Previously, we reported the inhibitory effect of Actinidia arguta juice, known as sarunashi juice (sar-j) in Japan, on mutagenesis, inflammation, and mouse skin tumorigenesis. The components of A. arguta responsible for the anti-mutagenic effects were identified to be water-soluble, heat-labile phenolic compounds. We proposed isoquercetin (isoQ) as a candidate anticarcinogenic component. In this study, we sought to investigate the chemopreventive effects of A. arguta juice and isoQ on 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK)-induced lung tumorigenesis in A/J mice, and identify the possible mechanisms underlying the anti-tumorigenic effects of A. arguta.
Results
The number of tumor nodules per mouse lung in the group injected with NNK and administered A. arguta juice orally was significantly lower than that in the group injected with NNK only. Oral administration of isoQ also reduced the number of nodules in the mouse lungs. As expected, the mutagenicity of NNK and 1-methyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG) detected using S. typhimurium TA1535 decreased in the presence of sar-j. However, NNK and MNNG mutagenicity detected using S. typhimurium YG7108, a strain lacking the O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferases (ogtST and adaST) did not decrease in the presence of sar-j suggesting that sar-j may mediate its antimutagenic effect by enhancing the DNA damage repair by ogtST and adaST. Phosphorylation of Akt, with or without epidermal growth factor stimulation, in A549 cells was significantly decreased following sar-j and isoQ treatment, indicating that components in sar-j including isoQ suppressed the PI3K/AKT signaling pathways.
Conclusions
Sar-j and isoQ reduced NNK-induced lung tumorigenesis. Sar-j targets both the initiation and growth/progression steps during carcinogenesis, specifically via anti-mutagenesis, stimulation of alkyl DNA adduct repair, and suppression of Akt-mediated growth signaling. IsoQ might contribute in part to the biological effects of sar-j via suppression of Akt phosphorylation, but it may not be the main active ingredient.
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en-affil=Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Akt signal transduction
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kn-title=Defect-free and crystallinity-preserving ductile deformation in semiconducting Ag2S
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kn-abstract=Typical ductile materials are metals, which deform by the motion of defects like dislocations in association with non-directional metallic bonds. Unfortunately, this textbook mechanism does not operate in most inorganic semiconductors at ambient temperature, thus severely limiting the development of much-needed flexible electronic devices. We found a shear-deformation mechanism in a recently discovered ductile semiconductor, monoclinic-silver sulfide (Ag2S), which is defect-free, omni-directional, and preserving perfect crystallinity. Our first-principles molecular dynamics simulations elucidate the ductile deformation mechanism in monoclinic-Ag2S under six types of shear systems. Planer mass movement of sulfur atoms plays an important role for the remarkable structural recovery of sulfur-sublattice. This in turn arises from a distinctively high symmetry of the anion-sublattice in Ag2S, which is not seen in other brittle silver chalcogenides. Such mechanistic and lattice-symmetric understanding provides a guideline for designing even higher-performance ductile inorganic semiconductors.
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kn-abstract=Extracellular vesicles (EVs) exist in biological fluids such as blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid and are promising cancer biomarkers. Attempts to isolate and analyze trace EVs, however, have been a challenge for researchers studying their functions and secretion mechanisms, which has stymied the options for diagnostic application. This study demonstrated a collection of EVs that was enhanced by gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) via the use of optical force. The collection system consists of an inverted microscope equipped with a CCD camera, a square capillary connected with a PTFE tube, and an Nd:YAG laser that generates optical force. The laser beam was focused on a capillary wall in which a cell culture medium containing EVs flowed continuously. Control of the surface charges on both the capillary wall and the AuNPs achieved the collection and retention of EVs on the capillary wall. The positively charged capillary wall retained EVs even after the laser irradiation was halted due to the negative charges inherent on the surface of EVs. Conversely, positively charged AuNPs had a strong electrostatic interaction with EVs and enhanced the optical force acting on them, which made collecting them a much more efficient process.
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kn-abstract=The neural bases of itchy eye transmission remain unclear compared with those involved in body itch. Here, we show in rodents that the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) of the trigeminal sensory system is involved in the transmission of itchy eyes. Interestingly, we further demonstrate a difference in scratching behaviour between the left and right hindfeet in rodents; histamine instillation into the conjunctival sac of both eyes revealed right-foot biased laterality in the scratching movements. Unilateral histamine instillation specifically induced neural activation in the ipsilateral sensory pathway, with no significant difference between the activations following left- and right-eye instillations. Thus, the behavioural laterality is presumably due to right-foot preference in rodents. Genetically modified rats with specific depletion of Grpr-expressing neurons in the trigeminal sensory nucleus caudalis of the medulla oblongata exhibited fewer and shorter histamine-induced scratching movements than controls and eliminated the footedness. These results taken together indicate that the Grp-expressing neurons are required for the transmission of itch sensation from the eyes, but that foot preference is generated centrally. These findings could open up a new field of research on the mechanisms of the laterality in vertebrates and also offer new potential therapeutic approaches to refractory pruritic eye disorders.
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kn-title=Graphene Oxide-based Endodontic Sealer: An in Vitro Study
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kn-abstract=The failure of endodontic treatment is directly associated with microbial infection in the root canal or periapical areas. An endodontic sealer that is both bactericidal and biocompatible is essential for the success of root canal treatments. This is one of the vital issues yet to be solved in clinical dental practice. This in vitro study assessed the effectiveness of graphene oxide (GO) composites GO-CaF2 and GO-Ag-CaF2 as endodontic sealer materials. Dentin slices were coated with either the GO-based composites or commonly used root canal sealers (non-eugenol zinc oxide sealer). The coated slices were treated in 0.9% NaCl, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), and simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37˚C for 24 hours to compare their sealing effect on the dentin surface. In addition, the radiopacity of these composites was examined to assess whether they complied with the requirements of a sealer for good radiographic visualization. Scanning electron microscopy showed the significant sealing capability of the composites as coating materials. Radiographic images confirmed their radiopacity. Mineral deposition indicated their bioactivity, especially of GO-Ag-CaF2, and thus it is potential for regenerative application. They were both previously shown to be bactericidal to oral microbes and cytocompatible with host cells. With such a unique assemblage of critical properties, these GO-based composites show promise as endodontic sealers for protection against reinfection in root canal treatment and enhanced success in endodontic treatment overall.
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en-keyword=bioactive sealer
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=76
cd-vols=
no-issue=6
article-no=
start-page=645
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dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
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kn-title=Fetal Cerebellar Growth Curves Based on Biomathematics in Normally Developing Japanese Fetuses and Fetuses with Trisomy 18
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kn-abstract=We used biomathematics to describe and compare cerebellar growth in normally developing and trisomy 18 Japanese fetuses. This retrospective study included 407 singleton pregnancies with fetuses at 14-39 weeks of gestation and 33 fetuses with trisomy 18 at 17-35 weeks. We used ultrasonography to measure fetal transverse cerebellar diameter (TCD) and anteroposterior cerebellar diameter (APCD). We hypothesized that cerebellar growth is proportional to cerebellar length at any given time point. We determined the formula L(t) ≒Keat+r, where e is Napier’s number, t is time, L is cerebellar length, and a, K, and r are constants. We then obtained regression functions for each TCD and APCD in all fetuses. The regression equations for TCD and APCD values in normal fetuses, expressed as exponential functions, were TCD(t)=27.85e0.02788t−28.62 (mm) (adjusted R2=0.997), and APCD(t)=324.29e0.00286t−322.62 (mm) (adjusted R2=0.995). These functions indicated that TCD and APCD grew at constant rates of 2.788%/week and 0.286%/week, respectively, throughout gestation. TCD (0.0153%/week) and APCD (0.000430%/week) grew more slowly in trisomy 18 fetuses. This study demonstrates the potential of biomathematics in clinical research and may aid in biological understanding of fetal cerebellar growth.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization, Okayama Medical Center
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization, Okayama Medical Center
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization, Okayama Medical Center
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affil-num=7
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en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital Organization, Okayama Medical Center
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cd-journal=joma
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start-page=635
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kn-title=MiR-338-3p Is a Biomarker in Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Has Roles in the Inflammatory Response of ARDS Cell Models
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kn-abstract=To investigate the association between serum miR-338-3p levels and neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and its mechanism. The relative miR-338-3p expression in serum was detected by quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels were detected by ELISAs. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis of serum miR-338-3p evaluated the diagnosis of miR-338-3p in neonatal ARDS. Pearson’s correlation analysis evaluated the correlation between serum miR-338-3p and neonatal ARDS clinical factors. Flow cytometry evaluated apoptosis, and a CCK-8 assay assessed cell viability. A luciferase assay evaluated the miR-338-3p/AKT3 relationship. The miR- 338-3p expression was decreased in neonatal ARDS patients and in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated cells. The ROC curve showed the accuracy of miR-338-3p for evaluating neonatal ARDS patients. The correlation analysis demonstrated that miR-338-3p was related to PRISM-III, PaO2/FiO2, oxygenation index, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in neonatal ARDS patients. MiR-338-3p overexpression inhibited the secretion of inflammatory components, stifled cell apoptosis, and LPS-induced advanced cell viability. The double-luciferase reporter gene experiment confirmed that miR-338-3p negatively regulates AKT3 mRNA expression. Serum miR-338-3p levels were related to the diagnosis and severity of neonatal ARDS, which may be attributed to its regulatory effect on inflammatory response in ARDS.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=ZhangCuicui
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Xingtai People’s Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Xingtai People’s Hospital
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=76
cd-vols=
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
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en-title=
kn-title=Current Insights into Mesenchymal Signatures in Glioblastoma
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Glioblastoma (GBM) is a fatal primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Despite decades of research, the prognosis for GBM patients is still disappointing. One major reason for the intense therapeutic resistance of GBM is inter- and intra-tumor heterogeneity. GBM-intrinsic transcriptional profiling has suggested the presence of at least three subtypes of GBM: the proneural, classic, and mesenchymal subtypes. The mesenchymal subtype is the most aggressive, and patients with the mesenchymal subtype of primary and recurrent tumors tend to have a worse prognosis compared with patients with the other subtypes. Furthermore, GBM can shift from other subtypes to the mesenchymal subtype over the course of disease progression or recurrence. This phenotypic transition is driven by diverse tumor-intrinsic molecular mechanisms or microenvironmental factors. Thus, better understanding of the plastic nature of mesenchymal transition in GBM is pivotal to developing new therapeutic strategies. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of the elements involved in the mesenchymal transition of GBM and discuss future perspectives.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=MatsumotoYuji
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=IchikawaTomotsugu
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en-aut-name=KurozumiKazuhiko
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en-aut-name=DateIsao
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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dt-pub-year=2022
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kn-title=Novel Self-Forming Nanosized DDS Particles for BNCT: Utilizing A Hydrophobic Boron Cluster and Its Molecular Glue Effect
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kn-abstract=BNCT is a non-invasive cancer therapy that allows for cancer cell death without harming adjacent cells. However, the application is limited, owing to the challenges of working with clinically approved boron (B) compounds and drug delivery systems (DDS). To address the issues, we developed self-forming nanoparticles consisting of a biodegradable polymer, namely, "AB-type Lactosome (AB-Lac)" loaded with B compounds. Three carborane isomers (o-, m-, and p-carborane) and three related alkylated derivatives, i.e., 1,2-dimethy-o-carborane (diC1-Carb), 1,2-dihexyl-o-carborane (diC6-Carb), and 1,2-didodecyl-o-carborane (diC12-Carb), were separately loaded. diC6-Carb was highly loaded with AB-Lac particles, and their stability indicated the "molecular glue" effect. The efficiency of in vitro B uptake of diC6-Carb for BNCT was confirmed at non-cytotoxic concentration in several cancer cell lines. In vivo/ex vivo biodistribution studies indicated that the AB-Lac particles were remarkably accumulated within 72 h post-injection in the tumor lesions of mice bearing syngeneic breast cancer (4T1) cells, but the maximum accumulation was reached at 12 h. In ex vivo B biodistribution, the ratios of tumor/normal tissue (T/N) and tumor/blood (T/Bl) of the diC6-Carb-loaded particles remained stably high up to 72 h. Therefore, we propose the diC6-Carb-loaded AB-Lac particles as a promising candidate medicine for BNCT.
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Fukushima SiC Applied Engineering Inc.
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Collaborative Research Center for OMIC, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Cell Chemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT)
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
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kn-title=Time-series transcriptome of Brachypodium distachyon during bacterial flagellin-induced pattern-triggered immunity
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kn-abstract=Plants protect themselves from microorganisms by inducing pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) via recognizing microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs), conserved across many microbes. Although the MAMP perception mechanism and initial events during PTI have been well-characterized, knowledge of the transcriptomic changes in plants, especially monocots, is limited during the intermediate and terminal stages of PTI. Here, we report a time-series high-resolution RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis during PTI in the leaf disks of Brachypodium distachyon. We identified 6,039 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in leaves sampled at 0, 0.5, 1, 3, 6, and 12 hours after treatment (hat) with the bacterial flagellin peptide flg22. The k-means clustering method classified these DEGs into 10 clusters (6 upregulated and 4 downregulated). Based on the results, we selected 10 PTI marker genes in B. distachyon. Gene ontology (GO) analysis suggested a tradeoff between defense responses and photosynthesis during PTI. The data indicated the recovery of photosynthesis started at least at 12 hat. Over-representation analysis of transcription factor genes and cis-regulatory elements in DEG promoters implied the contribution of 12 WRKY transcription factors in plant defense at the early stage of PTI induction.
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en-aut-name=TakahashiAkihiro
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=5
en-affil=Kihara Institute for Biological Research, Yokohama City University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Bioproductivity Informatics Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=9
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Brachypodium distachyon
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cd-journal=joma
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article-no=
start-page=994014
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20220913
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en-title=
kn-title=Cnm of Streptococcus mutans is important for cell surface structure and membrane permeability
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kn-abstract=Streptococcus mutans, a Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacterium, is a major pathogen of dental caries. The protein Cnm of S. mutans is involved in collagen binding, but its other biological functions are unknown. In this study, a Cnm-deficient isogenic mutant and a complementation strain were generated from a Cnm-positive S. mutans strain to help determine the properties of Cnm. Initially, comparison of the cell surface structure was performed by electron microscopy, which demonstrated that Cnm appears to be localized on the cell surface and associated with a protruding cell surface structure. Deep RNA sequencing of the strains revealed that the defect in Cnm caused upregulated expression of many genes related to ABC transporters and cell-surface proteins, while a few genes were downregulated. The amount of biofilm formed by the Cnm-defective strain increased compared with the parental and complemented strains, but the biofilm structure was thinner because of elevated expression of genes encoding glucan synthesis enzymes, leading to increased production of extracellular polysaccharides. Particular antibiotics, including bacitracin and chloramphenicol, had a lower minimum inhibitory concentration for the Cnm-defective strain than particular antibiotics, including bacitracin and chloramphenicol, compared with the parental and complemented strains. Our results suggest that S. mutans Cnm is located on the cell surface, gives rise to the observed protruding cell surface, and is associated with several biological properties related to membrane permeability.
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en-aut-name=NakaShuhei
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kn-title=Effects of Wnt-β-Catenin Signaling and Sclerostin on the Phenotypes of Rat Pheochromocytoma PC12 Cells
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kn-abstract=Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are classified into 3 major categories with distinct driver genes: pseudohypoxia, kinase signaling, and Wnt-altered subtypes. PPGLs in the Wnt-altered subtype are sporadic and tend to be aggressive with metastasis, where somatic gene fusions affecting mastermind-like 3 (MAML3) and somatic mutations in cold shock domain containing E1 (CSDE1) cause overactivation of Wnt-β-catenin signaling. However, the relation between Wnt-β-catenin signaling and the biological behavior of PPGLs remains unexplored. In rat pheochromocytoma PC12 cells, Wnt3a treatment enhanced cell proliferation and suppressed mRNA expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), the rate-limiting enzyme of catecholamine biosynthesis, and dopamine secretion. We identified the expression of sclerostin in PC12 cells, which is known as an osteocyte-derived negative regulator for Wnt signaling-driven bone formation. Inhibition of endogenous Wnt pathway by XAV939 or sclerostin resulted in attenuated cell proliferation and increased TH expression. Furthermore, Wnt3a pretreatment suppressed bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-induced Smad1/5/9 phosphorylation whereas BMPs enhanced sclerostin expression in PC12 cells. In the Wnt-altered subtype, the increased Wnt-β-catenin pathway may contribute the aggressive clinical behavior with reduced catecholamine production. Furthermore, upregulated expression of sclerostin by BMPs may explain the osteolytic metastatic lesions observed in metastatic PPGLs.
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Novel Lung Growth Strategy with Biological Therapy Targeting Airway Remodeling in Childhood Bronchial Asthma
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kn-abstract=Anti-inflammatory therapy, centered on inhaled steroids, suppresses airway inflammation in asthma, reduces asthma mortality and hospitalization rates, and achieves clinical remission in many pediatric patients. However, the spontaneous remission rate of childhood asthma in adulthood is not high, and airway inflammation and airway remodeling persist after remission of asthma symptoms. Childhood asthma impairs normal lung maturation, interferes with peak lung function in adolescence, reduces lung function in adulthood, and increases the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Early suppression of airway inflammation in childhood and prevention of asthma exacerbations may improve lung maturation, leading to good lung function and prevention of adult COPD. Biological drugs that target T-helper 2 (Th2) cytokines are used in patients with severe pediatric asthma to reduce exacerbations and airway inflammation and improve respiratory function. They may also suppress airway remodeling in childhood and prevent respiratory deterioration in adulthood, reducing the risk of COPD and improving long-term prognosis. No studies have demonstrated a suppressive effect on airway remodeling in childhood severe asthma, and further clinical trials using airway imaging analysis are needed to ascertain the inhibitory effect of biological drugs on airway remodeling in severe childhood asthma. In this review, we describe the natural prognosis of lung function in childhood asthma and the risk of developing adult COPD, the pathophysiology of allergic airway inflammation and airway remodeling via Th2 cytokines, and the inhibitory effect of biological drugs on airway remodeling in childhood asthma.
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en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Okayama University Academic Field of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Nitroxoline suppresses metastasis in bladder cancer via EGR1/circNDRG1/miR-520h/smad7/EMT signaling pathway
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kn-abstract=Bladder cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancer worldwide. Current chemotherapy has shown limited efficacy in improving outcomes for patients. Nitroxoline, an old and widely used oral antibiotic, which was known to treat for urinary tract infection for decades. Recent studies suggested that nitroxoline suppressed the tumor progression and metastasis, especially in bladder cancer. However, the underlying mechanism for anti-tumor activity of nitroxoline remains unclear. Methods: CircRNA microarray was used to explore the nitroxoline-mediated circRNA expression profile of bladder cancer lines. Transwell and wound-healing assay were applied to evaluate the capacity of metastasis. ChIP assay was chosen to prove the binding of promotor and transcription factor. RNA-pulldown assay was performed to explore the sponge of circRNA and microRNA. Results: We first identified the circNDRG1 (has_circ_0085656) as a novel candidate circRNA. Transwell and wound-healing assay demonstrated that circNDRG1 inhibited the metastasis of bladder cancer. ChIP assay showed that circNDRG1 was regulated by the transcription factor EGR1 by binding the promotor of host gene NDRG1. RNA-pulldown assay proved that circNDRG1 sponged miR-520h leading to the overexpression of smad7, which was a negative regulatory protein of EMT. Conclusions: Our research revealed that nitroxoline may suppress metastasis in bladder cancer via EGR1/circNDRG1/miR-520h/smad7/EMT signaling pathway.
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
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kn-title=A Transfectable Fusagravirus from a Japanese Strain of Cryphonectria carpinicola with Spherical Particles
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kn-abstract=A novel dsRNA virus (Cryphonectria carpinicola fusagravirus 1, CcFGV1), isolated from a Japanese strain (JS13) of Cryphonectria carpinicola, was thoroughly characterized. The biological comparison of a set of isogenic CcFGV1-infected and -free (JS13VF) strains indicated asymptomatic infection by CcFGV1. The sequence analysis showed that the virus has a two open reading frame (ORF) genome of 9.6 kbp with the RNA-directed RNA polymerase domain encoded by ORF2. The N-terminal sequencing and peptide mass fingerprinting showed an N-terminally processed or degraded product (150 kDa) of the 5'-proximal ORF1-encoded protein (1462 amino acids) to make up the CcFGV1 spherical particles of similar to 40 nm in diameter. Interestingly, a portion of CcFGV1 dsRNA co-fractionated with a host protein of 70 kDa. The purified CcFGV1 particles were used to transfect protoplasts of JS13VF as well as the standard strain of an experimental model filamentous fungal host Cryphonectria parasitica. CcFGV1 was confirmed to be associated with asymptomatic infection of both fungi. RNA silencing was shown to target the virus in C. parasitica, resulting in reduced CcFGV1 accumulation by comparing the CcFGV1 content between RNA silencing-competent and -deficient strains. These results indicate the transfectability of spherical particles of a fusagravirus associated with asymptomatic infection.
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kn-title=Responses of regulatory and effector T-cells to low-dose interleukin-2 differ depending on the immune environment after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
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en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=regulatory T cell
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kn-title=Drug repositioning of tranilast to sensitize a cancer therapy by targeting cancer-associated fibroblast
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kn-abstract=Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a major component of the tumor microenvironment that mediate resistance of cancer cells to anticancer drugs. Tranilast is an antiallergic drug that suppresses the release of cytokines from various inflammatory cells. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of tranilast on the interactions between non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells and the CAFs in the tumor microenvironment. Three EGFR-mutant NSCLC cell lines, two KRAS-mutant cell lines, and three CAFs derived from NSCLC patients were used. To mimic the tumor microenvironment, the NSCLC cells were cocultured with the CAFs in vitro, and the molecular profiles and sensitivity to molecular targeted therapy were assessed. Crosstalk between NSCLC cells and CAFs induced multiple biological effects on the NSCLC cells both in vivo and in vitro, including activation of the STAT3 signaling pathway, promotion of xenograft tumor growth, induction of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and acquisition of resistance to molecular-targeted therapy, including EGFR-mutant NSCLC cells to osimertinib and of KRAS-mutant NSCLC cells to selumetinib. Treatment with tranilast led to inhibition of IL-6 secretion from the CAFs, which, in turn, resulted in inhibition of CAF-induced phospho-STAT3 upregulation. Tranilast also inhibited CAF-induced EMT in the NSCLC cells. Finally, combined administration of tranilast with molecular-targeted therapy reversed the CAF-mediated resistance of the NSCLC cells to the molecular-targeted drugs, both in vitro and in vivo. Our results showed that combined administration of tranilast with molecular-targeted therapy is a possible new treatment strategy to overcome drug resistance caused by cancer-CAF interaction.
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kn-title=Fibroblast Growth Factors and Cellular Communication Network Factors: Intimate Interplay by the Founding Members in Cartilage
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kn-abstract=Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) constitute a large family of signaling molecules that act in an autocrine/paracrine, endocrine, or intracrine manner, whereas the cellular communication network factors (CCN) family is composed of six members that manipulate extracellular signaling networks. FGFs and CCNs are structurally and functionally distinct, except for the common characteristics as matricellular proteins. Both play significant roles in the development of a variety of tissues and organs, including the skeletal system. In vertebrates, most of the skeletal parts are formed and grow through a process designated endochondral ossification, in which chondrocytes play the central role. The growth plate cartilage is the place where endochondral ossification occurs, and articular cartilage is left to support the locomotive function of joints. Several FGFs, including FGF-2, one of the founding members of this family, and all of the CCNs represented by CCN2, which is required for proper skeletal development, can be found therein. Research over a decade has revealed direct binding of CCN2 to FGFs and FGF receptors (FGFRs), which occasionally affect the biological outcome via FGF signaling. Moreover, a recent study uncovered an integrated regulation of FGF and CCN genes by FGF signaling. In this review, after a brief introduction of these two families, molecular and genetic interactions between CCN and FGF family members in cartilage, and their biological effects, are summarized. The molecular interplay represents the mutual involvement of the other in their molecular functions, leading to collaboration between CCN2 and FGFs during skeletal development.
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kn-title=Lattice-patterned collagen fibers and their dynamics in axolotl skin regeneration
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kn-abstract=The morphology of collagen-producing cells and the structure of produced collagen in the dermis have not been well-described. This lack of insights has been a serious obstacle in the evaluation of skin regeneration. We succeeded in visualizing collagen-producing cells and produced collagen using the axolotl skin, which is highly transparent. The visualized dermal collagen had a lattice-like structure. The collagen-producing fibroblasts consistently possessed the lattice-patterned filopodia along with the lattice-patterned collagen network. The dynamics of this lattice-like structure were also verified in the skin regeneration process of axolotls, and it was found that the correct lattice-like structure was not reorganized after simple skin wounding but was reorganized in the presence of nerves. These findings are not only fundamental insights in dermatology but also valuable insights into the mechanism of skin regeneration.
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affil-num=4
en-affil=National Institute for Basic Biology (NIBB), National Institutes for Natural Sciences
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kn-title=A Periplasmic Lanthanide Mediator, Lanmodulin, in Methylobacterium aquaticum Strain 22A
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kn-abstract=Methylobacterium and Methylorubrum species oxidize methanol via pyrroloquinoline quinone-methanol dehydrogenases (MDHs). MDHs can be classified into two major groups, Ca2+-dependent MDH (MxaF) and lanthanide (Ln(3+))-dependent MDH (XoxF), whose expression is regulated by the availability of Ln(3+). A set of a siderophore, TonB-dependent receptor, and an ABC transporter that resembles the machinery for iron uptake is involved in the solubilization and transport of Ln(3+). The transport of Ln(3+) into the cytosol enhances XoxF expression. A unique protein named lanmodulin from Methylorubrum extorquens strain AM1 was identified as a specific Ln(3+)-binding protein, and its biological function was implicated to be an Ln(3+) shuttle in the periplasm. In contrast, it remains unclear how Ln(3+) levels in the cells are maintained, because Ln(3+) is potentially deleterious to cellular systems due to its strong affinity to phosphate ions. In this study, we investigated the function of a lanmodulin homolog in Methylobacterium aquaticum strain 22A. The expression of a gene encoding lanmodulin (lanM) was induced in response to the presence of La3+. A recombinant LanM underwent conformational change upon La3+ binding. Phenotypic analyses on lanM deletion mutant and overexpressing strains showed that LanM is not necessary for the wild-type and XoxF-dependent mutant's methylotrophic growth. We found that lanM expression was regulated by MxcQE (a two-component regulator for MxaF) and TonB_Ln (a TonB-dependent receptor for Ln(3+)). The expression level of mxcQE was altered to be negatively dependent on Ln(3+) concentration in increment lanM, whereas it was constant in the wild type. Furthermore, when exposed to La3+, increment lanM showed an aggregating phenotype, cell membrane impairment, La deposition in the periplasm evidenced by electron microscopy, differential expression of proteins involved in membrane integrity and phosphate starvation, and possibly lower La content in the membrane vesicle (MV) fractions. Taken together, we concluded that lanmodulin is involved in the complex regulation mechanism of MDHs and homeostasis of cellular Ln levels by facilitating transport and MV-mediated excretion.
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en-aut-name=FujitaniYoshiko
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en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-keyword=lanmodulin
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dt-pub=20220705
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kn-title=Tumor size before image-guided brachytherapy is an important factor of local control after radiotherapy for cervical squamous cell carcinoma: analysis in cases using central shielding
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kn-abstract=We analyzed the local control (LC) of cervical squamous cell carcinoma treated by computed tomography (CT)-based image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) using central shielding (CS). We also examined the value of tumor diameter before brachytherapy (BT) as a factor of LC. In total, 97 patients were analyzed between April 2016 and March 2020. Whole-pelvic (WP) radiotherapy (RT) with CS was performed, and the total pelvic sidewall dose was 50 or 50.4 Gy; IGBT was delivered in 3-4 fractions. The total dose was calculated as the biologically equivalent dose in 2 Gy fractions, and distribution was modified manually by graphical optimization. The median follow-up period was 31.8 months (6.3-63.2 months). The 1- and 2-year LC rates were 89% and 87%, respectively. The hazard ratio was 10.11 (95% confidence interval: 1.48-68.99) for local recurrence in those with a horizontal tumor diameter >= 4 cm compared to those with < 4 cm before BT. In CT-based IGBT for squamous cell carcinoma, favorable LC can be obtained in patients with a tumor diameter < 4 cm before BT. However, if the tumor diameter is >= 4 cm, different treatment strategies such as employing interstitial-BT for dose escalation may be necessary.
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en-aut-name=HirakiTakao
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en-affil=Department of Proton Beam Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Tsuyama Central Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=cervical cancer
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cd-journal=joma
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start-page=333
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en-title=
kn-title=Successful Treatment of Atypical Femoral Fracture with Bowed Femur Using Contralateral Intramedullary Nail Combined with Early Daily Teriparatide
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kn-abstract=We report a case of atypical femoral fracture achieving early fracture union with combination therapy comprising contralateral nail and immediate teriparatide injection. Fracture union of atypical fractures is often delayed due to bowing deformity and bone metabolic disorders. Combination treatment that takes both problems into consideration represents a useful treatment option for atypical femoral fracture.
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en-aut-name=AkagawaManabu
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en-aut-name=MiyakoshiNaohisa
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en-aut-name=TsuchieHiroyuki
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en-aut-name=KasukawaYuji
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=KawaragiTakashi
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aut-affil-num=5
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en-aut-name=NagahataItsuki
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ORCID=
en-aut-name=SuzukiMasazumi
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aut-affil-num=7
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en-aut-name=YoshikawaTakayuki
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aut-affil-num=10
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en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Omagari Kosei Medical Center
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Omagari Kosei Medical Center
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Omagari Kosei Medical Center
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Omagari Kosei Medical Center
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Omagari Kosei Medical Center
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine
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en-keyword=atypical femoral fracture
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start-page=130171
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dt-pub=202208
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en-title=
kn-title=Metformin-ROS-Nrf2 connection in the host defense mechanism against oxidative stress, apoptosis, cancers, and ageing
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Reactive oxygen species (ROS) acts as a second messenger to trigger biological responses in low concentrations, while it is implicated to be toxic to biomolecules in high concentrations. Mild inhibition of respiratory chain Complex I by metformin at physiologically relevant concentrations stimulates production of low-level mitochondrial ROS. The ROS seems to induce anti-oxidative stress response via activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), which results in not only elimination of ROS but also activation of cellular responses including resistance to apoptosis, metabolic changes, cell proliferation, senescence prevention, lifespan extension, and immune T cell activation against cancers, regardless of its effect controlling blood glucose level and T2DM. Although metformin's effect against T2DM, cancers, and ageing, are believed mostly attributed to the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), the cellular responses involving metformin-ROS-Nrf2 axis might be another natural asset to improve healthspan and lifespan.
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en-aut-name=UdonoHeiichiro
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=NishidaMikako
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en-affil=Department of Immunology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Immunology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Mitochondrial ROS
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=28
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en-title=
kn-title=Design and Synthesis of Glycosylated Cholera Toxin B Subunit as a Tracer of Glycoprotein Trafficking in Organelles of Living Cells
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Glycosylation of proteins is known to be essential for changing biological activity and stability of glycoproteins on the cell surfaces and in body fluids. Delivering of homogeneous glycoproteins into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the Golgi apparatus would enable us to investigate the function of asparagine-linked (N-) glycans in the organelles. In this work, we designed and synthesized an intentionally glycosylated cholera toxin B-subunit (CTB) to be transported to the organelles of mammalian cells. The heptasaccharide, the intermediate structure of various complex-type N-glycans, was introduced to the CTB. The synthesized monomeric glycosyl-CTB successfully entered mammalian cells and was transported to the Golgi and the ER, suggesting the potential use of synthetic CTB to deliver and investigate the functions of homogeneous N-glycans in specific organelles of living cells.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=MakiYuta
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=KawataKazuki
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en-aut-name=LiuYanbo
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en-aut-name=OkamotoRyo
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aut-affil-num=5
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en-aut-name=KajiharaYasuhiro
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ORCID=
en-aut-name=SatohAyano
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=76
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start-page=235
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dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=202206
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en-title=
kn-title=Roles of Transmembrane Protein 97 (TMEM97) in Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=The combination of sarcopenia and obesity (sarcopenic obesity) is associated with the development of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular events. The molecular pathways that develop sarcopenic obesity have studied intensively. Transmembrane protein 97 (TMEM97) is 176 amino acids conserved integral membrane protein with four transmembrane domains that is expressed in several types of cancer. Its physiological significance in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle has been unclear. We studied TMEM97-transgenic mice and mice lacking TMEM97, and our findings indicate that TMEM97 expression is regulated in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle from obesity. TMEM97 represses adipogenesis and promotes myogenesis in vitro. Fat-specific TMEM97 transgenic mice showed systemic insulin resistance. Mice overexpressing TMEM97 in skeletal muscle exhibited systemic insulin resistance. Mice lacking TMEM97 were protected against diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance. These phenotypes are associated with the effects of TMEM97 on inflammation genes in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. Our findings indicates that there is a link between TMEM97 and chronic inflammation in obesity.
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=WadaJun
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=10
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article-no=
start-page=884509
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dt-pub=20220510
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en-title=
kn-title=The Lipid-Binding Defective Dynamin 2 Mutant in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Impairs Proper Actin Bundling and Actin Organization in Glomerular Podocytes
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kn-abstract=Dynamin is an endocytic protein that functions in vesicle formation by scission of invaginated membranes. Dynamin maintains the structure of foot processes in glomerular podocytes by directly and indirectly interacting with actin filaments. However, molecular mechanisms underlying dynamin-mediated actin regulation are largely unknown. Here, biochemical and cell biological experiments were conducted to uncover how dynamin modulates interactions between membranes and actin in human podocytes. Actin-bundling, membrane tubulating, and GTPase activities of dynamin were examined in vitro using recombinant dynamin 2-wild-type (WT) or dynamin 2-K562E, which is a mutant found in Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients. Dynamin 2-WT and dynamin 2-K562E led to the formation of prominent actin bundles with constant diameters. Whereas liposomes incubated with dynamin 2-WT resulted in tubule formation, dynamin 2-K562E reduced tubulation. Actin filaments and liposomes stimulated dynamin 2-WT GTPase activity by 6- and 20-fold, respectively. Actin-filaments, but not liposomes, stimulated dynamin 2-K562E GTPase activity by 4-fold. Self-assembly-dependent GTPase activity of dynamin 2-K562E was reduced to one-third compared to that of dynamin 2-WT. Incubation of liposomes and actin with dynamin 2-WT led to the formation of thick actin bundles, which often bound to liposomes. The interaction between lipid membranes and actin bundles by dynamin 2-K562E was lower than that by dynamin 2-WT. Dynamin 2-WT partially colocalized with stress fibers and actin bundles based on double immunofluorescence of human podocytes. Dynamin 2-K562E expression resulted in decreased stress fiber density and the formation of aberrant actin clusters. Dynamin 2-K562E colocalized with alpha-actinin-4 in aberrant actin clusters. Reformation of stress fibers after cytochalasin D-induced actin depolymerization and washout was less effective in dynamin 2-K562E-expressing cells than that in dynamin 2-WT. Bis-T-23, a dynamin self-assembly enhancer, was unable to rescue the decreased focal adhesion numbers and reduced stress fiber density induced by dynamin 2-K562E expression. These results suggest that the low affinity of the K562E mutant for lipid membranes, and atypical self-assembling properties, lead to actin disorganization in HPCs. Moreover, lipid-binding and self-assembly of dynamin 2 along actin filaments are required for podocyte morphology and functions. Finally, dynamin 2-mediated interactions between actin and membranes are critical for actin bundle formation in HPCs.
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kn-abstract=Vasopressin/oxytocin (VP/OT)–related peptides are essential for mammalian antidiuresis, sociosexual behavior, and reproduction. However, the evolutionary origin of this peptide system is still uncertain. Here, we identify orthologous genes to those for VP/OT in Platyhelminthes, intertidal planarians that have a simple bilaterian body structure but lack a coelom and body-fluid circulatory system. We report a comprehensive characterization of the neuropeptide derived from this VP/OT-type gene, identifying its functional receptor, and name it the “platytocin” system. Our experiments with these euryhaline planarians, living where environmental salinities fluctuate due to evaporation and rainfall, suggest that platytocin functions as an “antidiuretic hormone” and also organizes diverse actions including reproduction and chemosensory-associated behavior. We propose that bilaterians acquired physiological adaptations to amphibious lives by such regulation of the body fluids. This neuropeptide-secreting system clearly became indispensable for life even without the development of a vascular circulatory system or relevant synapses.
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kn-title=Glass-patternable notch-shaped microwave architecture for on-chip spin detection in biological samples
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kn-abstract=We report a notch-shaped coplanar microwave waveguide antenna on a glass plate designed for on-chip detection of optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) of fluorescent nanodiamonds (NDs). A lithographically patterned thin wire at the center of the notch area in the coplanar waveguide realizes a millimeter-scale ODMR detection area (1.5 × 2.0 mm2) and gigahertz-broadband characteristics with low reflection (∼8%). The ODMR signal intensity in the detection area is quantitatively predictable by numerical simulation. Using this chip device, we demonstrate a uniform ODMR signal intensity over the detection area for cells, tissue, and worms. The present demonstration of a chip-based microwave architecture will enable scalable chip integration of ODMR-based quantum sensing technology into various bioassay platforms.
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kn-title=An approach for elucidating dermal fibroblast dedifferentiation in amphibian limb regeneration
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kn-abstract=Urodele amphibians, Pleurodeles waltl and Ambystoma mexicanum, have organ-level regeneration capability, such as limb regeneration. Multipotent cells are induced by an endogenous mechanism in amphibian limb regeneration. It is well known that dermal fibroblasts receive regenerative signals and turn into multipotent cells, called blastema cells. However, the induction mechanism of the blastema cells from matured dermal cells was unknown. We previously found that BMP2, FGF2, and FGF8 (B2FF) could play sufficient roles in blastema induction in urodele amphibians. Here, we show that B2FF treatment can induce dermis-derived cells that can participate in multiple cell lineage in limb regeneration. We first established a newt dermis-derived cell line and confirmed that B2FF treatment on the newt cells provided plasticity in cellular differentiation in limb regeneration. To clarify the factors that can provide the plasticity in differentiation, we performed the interspecies comparative analysis between newt cells and mouse cells and found the Pde4b gene was upregulated by B2FF treatment only in the newt cells. Blocking PDE4B signaling by a chemical PDE4 inhibitor suppressed dermis-to-cartilage transformation and the mosaic knockout animals showed consistent results. Our results are a valuable insight into how dermal fibroblasts acquire multipotency during the early phase of limb regeneration via an endogenous program in amphibian limb regeneration.
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kn-title=Artificial selections for death-feigning behavior in beetles show correlated responses in amplitude of circadian rhythms, but the period of the rhythm does not
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kn-abstract=One of the most important survival strategies of organisms is to avoid predators. Studying one of such strategies, namely, death-feigning behavior, has recently become more common. The success or failure of this antipredator strategy will be affected by the circadian rhythms of both prey and predator because death feigning sometimes has a diurnal rhythm. However, few studies have analyzed the effects of differences in circadian rhythms on predator-avoidance behavior at the genetic level. Recently, the relationship between genes relating to circadian rhythm and death-feigning behavior, an antipredator behavior, has been established at the molecular level. Therefore, in this study, we compared three circadian rhythm-related traits, the free-running period of rhythms, amplitude of circadian rhythms, and total activity of strains of three Tribolium species that were artificially selected for the death-feigning duration: short (S-strains) and long (L-strains) durations. As a result, the amplitude of circadian rhythms and total activity were significantly different between S- and L-strains, but there was no difference in the free-running periods of the rhythm between the strains in T. castaneum, T. confusum, and T. freemani. Although the relationship between death-feigning behavior and activity has been reported for all three species, a genetic relationship between the duration of death feigning and the amplitude of circadian rhythms has been newly found in the present study. It is important to investigate the relationship between antipredator strategies and circadian rhythms at the molecular level in the future.
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kn-title=Overexpression of Adenovirus E1A Reverses Transforming Growth Factor-β-induced Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition in Human Esophageal Cancer Cells
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kn-abstract=The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a normal biological process by which epithelial cells acquire a mesenchymal phenotype, is associated with migration, metastasis, and chemoresistance in cancer cells, and with poor prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer. However, therapeutic strategies to inhibit EMT in tumor environments remain elusive. Here, we show the therapeutic potential of telomerase-specific replication- competent oncolytic adenovirus OBP-301 in human esophageal cancer TE4 and TE6 cells with an EMT phenotype. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) administration induced the EMT phenotype with spindleshaped morphology, upregulation of mesenchymal markers and EMT transcription factors, migration, and chemoresistance in TE4 and TE6 cells. OBP-301 significantly inhibited the EMT phenotype via E1 accumulation. EMT cancer cells were susceptible to OBP-301 via massive autophagy induction. OBP-301 suppressed tumor growth and lymph node metastasis of TE4 cells co-inoculated with TGF-β-secreting fibroblasts. Our results suggest that OBP-301 inhibits the TGF-β-induced EMT phenotype in human esophageal cancer cells. OBP-301-mediated E1A overexpression is a promising antitumor strategy to inhibit EMT-mediated esophageal cancer progression.
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kn-title=Confirmation of efficacy, elucidation of mechanism, and new search for indications of radon therapy
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kn-abstract=Indications of radon therapy include various diseases related to respiratory, painful, digestive, chronic degenerative, senile, etc. derived from reactive oxygen species, but most are based on empirical prescriptions. For this reason, we have evaluated the relation between the biological response caused by radon and the tissue/organ absorbed dose more quantitatively, and have promoted the elucidation of mechanisms related to the indication and searching newly. As a result, as a mechanism, a series of moderate physiological stimulative effects accompanying a small amount of oxidative stress by radon inhalation are being elucidated. That is, hyperfunction of anti-oxidation/immune regulation/damage repair, promotion of anti-inflammation/circulating metabolism/hormone secretion, induction of apoptosis/heat shock protein, etc. Also, new indications include inflammatory/neuropathic pain, hepatic/renal injury, colitis, type 1 diabetes, complication kidney injury, hyperuricemia, transient cerebral ischemia, and inflammatory edema. Furthermore, we examined the combined antioxidant effect of radon inhalation and antioxidants or therapeutic agents. As a result, it was clear that any combination treatment could enhance the suppression effect of disease. It can be expected that radon therapy can be used effectively by applying it in addition to usual treatment, since reduction in its dosage can also be expected by concomitant use for drugs with strong side effects.
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kn-title=A new tetra-segmented splipalmivirus with divided RdRP domains from Cryphonectria naterciae, a fungus found on chestnut and cork oak trees in Europe
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kn-abstract=Positive-sense (+), single-stranded (ss) RNA viruses with divided RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) domains have been reported from diverse filamentous ascomycetes since 2020. These viruses are termed splipalmiviruses or polynarnaviruses and have been characterized largely at the sequence level, but ill-defined biologically. Cryphonectria naterciae, from which only one virus has been reported, is an ascomycetous fungus potentially plant-pathogenic to chestnut and oak trees. We molecularly characterized multiple viruses in a single Portuguese isolate (C0614) of C. naterciae, taking a metatranscriptomic and conventional double-stranded RNA approach. Among them are a novel splipalmivirus (Cryphonectria naterciae splipalmivirus 1, CnSpV1) and a novel fusagravirus (Cryphonectria naterciae fusagravirus 1, CnFGV1). This study focused on the former virus. CnSpV1 has a tetra-segmented, (+)ssRNA genome (RNA1 to RNA4). As observed for other splipalmiviruses reported in 2020 and 2021, the RdRP domain is separately encoded by RNA1 (motifs F, A and B) and RNA2 (motifs C and D). A hypothetical protein encoded by the 5′-proximal open reading frame of RNA3 shows similarity to a counterpart conserved in some splipalmiviruses. The other RNA3-encoded protein and RNA4-encoded protein show no similarity with known proteins in a blastp search. The tetra-segment nature was confirmed by the conserved terminal sequences of the four CnSpV1 segments (RNA1 to RNA4) and their 100% coexistence in over 100 single conidial isolates tested. The experimental introduction of CnSpV1 along with CnFGV1 into a virus free strain C0754 of C. naterciae vegetatively incompatible with C0614 resulted in no phenotypic alteration, suggesting asymptomatic infection. The protoplast fusion assay indicates a considerably narrow host range of CnSpV1, restricted to the species C. naterciae and C. carpinicola. This study contributes to better understanding of the molecular and biological properties of this unique group of viruses.
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en-aut-name=SuzukiNobuhiro
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en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Forest Health & Biotic Interactions
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Forest Health & Biotic Interactions
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Splipalmivirus
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en-keyword=Capsidless
kn-keyword=Capsidless
en-keyword=RNA virus
kn-keyword=RNA virus
en-keyword=Cryphonectria naterciae
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en-keyword=Narnavirus
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en-keyword=Fungal virus
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=19
cd-vols=
no-issue=2
article-no=
start-page=377
end-page=392
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dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20220124
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kn-title=A Novel Prognostic Predictor of Immune Micro-environment and Therapeutic Response in Kidney Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma based on Necroptosis-related Gene Signature
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kn-abstract=Background: Necroptosis, a cell death of caspase-independence, plays a pivotal role in cancer biological regulation. Although necroptosis is closely associated with oncogenesis, cancer metastasis, and immunity, there remains a lack of studies determining the role of necroptosis-related genes (NRGs) in the highly immunogenic cancer type, kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC). Methods: The information of clinicopathology and transcriptome was extracted from TCGA database. Following the division into the train and test cohorts, a three-NRGs (TLR3, FASLG, ZBP1) risk model was identified in train cohort by LASSO regression. The overall survival (OS) comparison was conducted between different risk groups through Kaplan-Meier analysis, which was further validated in test cohort. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was introduced to assess its impact of clinicopathological factors and risk score on survival. ESTIMATE and CIBERSORT algorithms were introduced to evaluate immune microenvironment, while enrichment analysis was conducted to explore the biological significance. Correlation analysis was applied for the correlation assessment between checkpoint gene expression and risk score, between gene expression and therapeutic response. Gene expressions from TCGA were verified by GEO datasets and immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis. Results: This NRGs-related signature predicted poorer OS in high-risk group, which was also verified in test cohort. Risk score could also independently predict survival outcome of KIRC. Significant changes were also found in immune microenvironment and checkpoint gene expressions between different risk groups, with immune functional enrichment in high-risk group. Interestingly, therapeutic response was correlated with the expressions of NRGs. The expressions of NRGs from TCGA were consistent with those from GEO datasets and IHC analysis. Conclusion: The NRGs-related signature functions as a novel prognostic predictor of immune microenvironment and therapeutic response in KIRC.
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en-aut-name=ChenWenwei
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en-aut-name=LiuChunxiao
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=prognosis
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=23
cd-vols=
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article-no=
start-page=1762
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dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20220203
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kn-title=A Major Intestinal Catabolite of Quercetin Glycosides, 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid, Protects the Hepatocytes from the Acetaldehyde-Induced Cytotoxicity through the Enhancement of the Total Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Activity
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kn-abstract=Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) are the major enzyme superfamily for the aldehyde metabolism. Since the ALDH polymorphism leads to the accumulation of acetaldehyde, we considered that the enhancement of the liver ALDH activity by certain food ingredients could help prevent alcohol-induced chronic diseases. Here, we evaluated the modulating effects of 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid (OPAC), the major metabolite of quercetin glycosides, on the ALDH activity and acetaldehyde-induced cytotoxicity in the cultured cell models. OPAC significantly enhanced the total ALDH activity not only in mouse hepatoma Hepa1c1c7 cells, but also in human hepatoma HepG2 cells. OPAC significantly increased not only the nuclear level of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), but also the AhR-dependent reporter gene expression, though not the nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-dependent one. The pretreatment of OPAC at the concentration required for the ALDH upregulation completely inhibited the acetaldehyde-induced cytotoxicity. Silencing AhR impaired the resistant effect of OPAC against acetaldehyde. These results strongly suggested that OPAC protects the cells from the acetaldehyde-induced cytotoxicity, mainly through the AhR-dependent and Nrf2-independent enhancement of the total ALDH activity. Our findings suggest that OPAC has a protective potential in hepatocyte models and could offer a new preventive possibility of quercetin glycosides for targeting alcohol-induced chronic diseases.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=39
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article-no=
start-page=157
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dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20220128
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kn-title=Observing Phylum-Level Metazoan Diversity by Environmental DNA Analysis at the Ushimado Area in the Seto Inland Sea
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kn-abstract=The dynamics of microscopic marine plankton in coastal areas is a fundamental theme in marine biodiversity research, but studies have been limited because the only available methodology was collection of plankton using plankton-nets and microscopic observation. In recent years, environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis has exhibited potential for conducting comprehensive surveys of marine plankton diversity in water at fixed points and depths in the ocean. However, few studies have examined how eDNA analysis reflects the actual distribution and dynamics of organisms in the field, and further investigation is needed to determine whether it can detect distinct differences in plankton density in the field. To address this, we analyzed eDNA in seawater samples collected at 1 km intervals at three depths over a linear distance of approximately 3.0 km in the Seto Inland Sea. The survey area included a location with a high density of Acoela (Praesagittifera naikaiensis). However, the eDNA signal for this was little to none, and its presence would not have been noticed if we did not have this information beforehand. Meanwhile, eDNA analysis enabled us to confirm the presence of a species of Placozoa that was previously undiscovered in the area. In summary, our results suggest that the number of sequence reads generated from eDNA samples in our project was not sufficient to predict the density of a particular species. However, eDNA can be useful for detecting organisms that have been overlooked using other methods.
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en-affil=National Institute of Genetics
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=National Institute of Genetics
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Shimoda Marine Research Center, University of Tsukuba
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Biology, Nara Medical University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Ushimado Marine Institute, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Ushimado Marine Institute, Okayama University
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en-keyword=eDNA
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start-page=1
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=202202
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kn-title=Mouse Model for Optogenetic Genome Engineering
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kn-abstract=Optogenetics, a technology to manipulate biological phenomena thorough light, has attracted much attention in neuroscience. Recently, the Magnet System, a photo-inducible protein dimerization system which can control the intracellular behavior of various biomolecules with high accuracy using light was developed. Furthermore, photoactivation systems for controlling biological phenomena are being developed by combining this technique with genome-editing technology (CRISPR/Cas9 System) or DNA recombination technology (Cre-loxP system). Herein, we review the history of optogenetics and the latest Magnet System technology and introduce our recently developed photoactivatable Cre knock-in mice with temporal-, spatial-, and cell-specific accuracy.
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kn-copyright=
en-aut-name=TakaoTomoka
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en-aut-name=TakaradaTakeshi
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en-affil=Department of Regenerative Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Regenerative Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Regenerative Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=A Versatile Terahertz Chemical Microscope and Its Application for the Detection of Histamine
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kn-abstract=Terahertz waves have gained increasingly more attention because of their unique characteristics and great potential in a variety of fields. In this study, we introduced the recent progress of our versatile terahertz chemical microscope (TCM) in the detection of small biomolecules, ions, cancer cells, and antibody-antigen immunoassaying. We highlight the advantages of our TCM for chemical sensing and biosensing, such as label-free, high-sensitivity, rapid response, non-pretreatment, and minute amount sample consumption, compared with conventional methods. Furthermore, we demonstrated its new application in detection of allergic-related histamine at low concentration in buffer solutions.
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en-aut-name=WangJin
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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kn-title=Identification of MICALL2 as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker Correlating with Inflammation and T Cell Exhaustion of Kidney Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma
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kn-abstract=Purpose: The interplay of inflammation and immunity affects all stages from tumorigenesis to progression, and even tumor response to therapy. A growing interest has been attracted from the biological function of MICALL2 to its effects on tumor progression. This study was designed to verify whether MICALL2 could be a prognostic biomarker to predict kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC) progression, inflammation, and immune infiltration within tumor microenvironment (TME).
Methods: We firstly analyzed MICALL2 expressions across 33 cancer types from the UCSC Xena database and verified its expression in KIRC through GEPIA platform and GEO datasets. The clinicopathological characteristics were further analyzed based on the median expression. Kaplan-Meier method, univariate and multivariate analyses were applied to compare survival outcomes. ESTIMATE and CIBERSORT algorithms were performed to assess immune infiltration, and a co-expression analysis was conducted to evaluate the correlation between MICALL2 and immunoregulatory genes. Enrichment analysis was finally performed to explore the biological significance of MICALL2.
Results: MICALL2 was highly expressed in 16 types of cancers compared with normal tissues. MICALL2 expression increased with advanced clinicopathological parameters and was an independent predictor for poor prognosis in KIRC. Moreover, MICALL2 closely correlated with inflammation-promoting signatures and immune infiltration including T cell exhaustion markers. Consistently, MICALL2 involved in the regulation of signaling pathways associated with tumor immunity, tumor progression, and impaired metabolic activities.
Conclusion: MICALL2 can function as a prognostic biomarker mediating inflammation, immune infiltration, and T cell exhaustion within the microenvironment of KIRC.
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kn-title=Plant viruses and viroids in Japan
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kn-abstract=An increasing number of plant viruses and viroids have been reported from all over the world due largely to metavirogenomics approaches with technological innovation. Herein, the official changes of virus taxonomy, including the establishment of megataxonomy and amendments of the codes of virus classification and nomenclature, recently made by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses were summarized. The continued efforts of the plant virology community of Japan to index all plant viruses and viroids occurring in Japan, which represent 407 viruses, including 303 virus species and 104 unclassified viruses, and 25 viroids, including 20 species and 5 unclassified viroids, as of October 2021, were also introduced. These viruses and viroids are collectively classified into 81 genera within 26 families of 3 kingdoms (Shotokuvirae, Orthornavirae, Pararnavirae) across 2 realms (Monodnaviria and Riboviria). This review also overviewed how Japan’s plant virus/viroid studies have contributed to advance virus/viroid taxonomy.
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kn-title=Spred2 controls the severity of Concanavalin A-induced liver damage by limiting interferon-gamma production by CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells
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kn-abstract=Introduction: Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are involved in T cell-mediated liver damage. However, the inhibitory mechanism(s) that controls T cell-mediated liver damage remains unknown. Objectives: We investigated whether Spred2 (Sprouty-related, EVH1 domain-containing protein 2) that negatively regulates ERK-MAPK pathway has a biological impact on T cell-mediated liver damage by using a murine model. Methods: We induced hepatotoxicity in genetically engineered mice by intravenously injecting Concanavalin A (Con A) and analyzed the mechanisms using serum chemistry, histology, ELISA, qRT-PCR, Western blotting and flow cytometry. Results: Spred2-deficient mice (Spred2(-/-)) developed more sever liver damage than wild-type (WT) mice with increased interferon-gamma (IFNy) production. Hepatic ERK phosphorylation was enhanced in Spred2(-/-) mice, and pretreatment of Spred2(-/-) mice with the MAPK/ERK inhibitor U0126 markedly inhibited the liver damage and reduced IFN gamma production. Neutralization of IFNy abolished the damage with decreased hepatic Stat1 activation in Spred2(-/-) mice. IFN gamma was mainly produced from CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells, and their depletion decreased liver damage and IFN gamma production. Transplantation of CD4(+) and/or CD8(+) T cells from Spred2(-/-) mice into RAG1(-/-) mice deficient in both T and B cells caused more severe liver damage than those from WT mice. Hepatic expression of T cell attractants, CXCL9 and CXCL10, was augmented in Spred2(-/-) mice as compared to WT mice. Conversely, liver damage, IFN gamma production and the recruitment of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells in livers after Con A challenge were lower in Spred2 transgenic mice, and Spred2-overexpressing CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells produced lower levels of IFN gamma than WT cells upon stimulation with Con A in vitro. Conclusion: We demonstrated, for the first time, that Spred2 functions as an endogenous regulator of T cell IFNy production and Spred2-mediated inhibition of ERK-MAPK pathway may be an effective remedy for T cell-dependent liver damage.
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kn-title=The Small GTPase OsRac1 Forms Two Distinct Immune Receptor Complexes Containing the PRR OsCERK1 and the NLR Pit
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en-affil=Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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en-affil=Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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en-affil=Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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en-affil=Department of Horticulture and Plant Protection
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affil-num=7
en-affil=CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Shanghai Center for Plant Stress Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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affil-num=9
en-affil=College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University
kn-affil=
affil-num=10
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-title=
kn-title=Exploring the Retinal Binding Cavity of Archaerhodopsin-3 by Replacing the Retinal Chromophore With a Dimethyl Phenylated Derivative
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=Rhodopsins act as photoreceptors with their chromophore retinal (vitamin-A aldehyde) and they regulate light-dependent biological functions. Archaerhodopsin-3 (AR3) is an outward proton pump that has been widely utilized as a tool for optogenetics, a method for controlling cellular activity by light. To characterize the retinal binding cavity of AR3, we synthesized a dimethyl phenylated retinal derivative, (2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal (DMP-retinal). QM/MM calculations suggested that DMP-retinal can be incorporated into the opsin of AR3 (archaeopsin-3, AO3). Thus, we introduced DMP-retinal into AO3 to obtain the non-natural holoprotein (AO3-DMP) and compared some molecular properties with those of AO3 with the natural A1-retinal (AO3-A1) or AR3. Light-induced pH change measurements revealed that AO3-DMP maintained slow outward proton pumping. Noteworthy, AO3-DMP had several significant changes in its molecular properties compared with AO3-A1 as follows; 1) spectroscopic measurements revealed that the absorption maximum was shifted from 556 to 508 nm and QM/MM calculations showed that the blue-shift was due to the significant increase in the HOMO-LUMO energy gap of the chromophore with the contribution of some residues around the chromophore, 2) time-resolved spectroscopic measurements revealed the photocycling rate was significantly decreased, and 3) kinetical spectroscopic measurements revealed the sensitivity of the chromophore binding Schiff base to attack by hydroxylamine was significantly increased. The QM/MM calculations show that a cavity space is present at the aromatic ring moiety in the AO3-DMP structure whereas it is absent at the corresponding beta-ionone ring moiety in the AO3-A1 structure. We discuss these alterations of the difference in interaction between the natural A1-retinal and the DMP-retinal with binding cavity residues.
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en-aut-name=TsuneishiTaichi
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en-aut-name=TsujimuraMasaki
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en-aut-name=KojimaKeiichi
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en-aut-name=IshikitaHiroshi
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en-aut-name=TakeuchiYasuo
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en-affil=Laboratory of Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Laboratory of Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=retinal
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dt-accepted=
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dt-pub=202111
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en-title=
kn-title=Marginal Sufficient Component Cause Model - An Emerging Causal Model With Merits?
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=For decades, the sufficient cause model and the counterfactual model have shaped our understanding of causation in biomedical science, and the link between these two models has enabled us to obtain a deeper understanding of causality. Recently, a new causal model—the marginal sufficient component cause model—was proposed and applied in the context of interaction or mediation. The proponents of this model have emphasized its utility in visualizing the presence of “agonism” (a subtype of mechanistic interaction) in the counterfactual framework, claiming that the concept of agonism has not been clearly defined in causal inference and that agonistic interaction cannot be visualized by the conventional sufficient cause model. In this article, we illustrate that careful scrutiny based on the conventional sufficient cause model yields further insights into the concept of agonism in a more
biologic sense. We primarily focus on the following three points: a) “agonism” defined in the
counterfactual model can be visualized as sets of sufficient causes in the conventional sufficient cause model; b) although the so-called independent competing assumption or no redundancy assumption may seem irrelevant in the marginal sufficient component cause model, researchers do need to assume that potential completion times of relevant marginal sufficient causes differ; c) possibly differing potential completion times of marginal sufficient causes cannot be discerned until their hidden mechanistic paths are considered in the conventional sufficient cause model. In this rapidly progressing field of research, decades after its introduction, the sufficient cause model retains its worth.
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en-aut-name=SuzukiEtsuji
en-aut-sei=Suzuki
en-aut-mei=Etsuji
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=YamamotoEiji
en-aut-sei=Yamamoto
en-aut-mei=Eiji
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kn-aut-sei=
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=
affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
kn-affil=
affil-num=2
en-affil=Okayama University of Science
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en-keyword=Agonism
kn-keyword=Agonism
en-keyword=Causality
kn-keyword=Causality
en-keyword=Counterfactual model
kn-keyword=Counterfactual model
en-keyword=Mediation
kn-keyword=Mediation
en-keyword=Potential outcomes
kn-keyword=Potential outcomes
en-keyword=Sufficient cause model
kn-keyword=Sufficient cause model
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=16
cd-vols=
no-issue=1
article-no=
start-page=12
end-page=
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2021
dt-pub=20211118
dt-online=
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kn-article=
en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Proton beam therapy followed by pembrolizumab for giant ocular surface conjunctival malignant melanoma: A case report
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=The present study describes proton beam therapy as a clinical option to achieve local control of giant conjunctival melanoma in an aged person, instead of orbital exenteration. An 80‑year‑old woman with one‑year history of left‑eye injection and hemorrhage experienced rapid growth of the ocular surface black mass. At the initial visit, a black, elastic hard, hemorrhage‑prone, thickened mass in the size of 30x40 mm with a presumed wide stalk covered the total area of the lid fissure on the left side. Biopsy of the mass demonstrated anomalous melanin‑containing cells in fibrin and hemorrhage, which were positive for cocktail‑mix antibodies against tyrosinase, melanoma antigen recognized by T cells‑1 and human melanoma black‑45, indicative of malignant melanoma. One month after the initial visit, the patient underwent proton beam therapy at the total dose of 70.4 Gy (relative biological effectiveness) in 32 fractions (~10 min each) in one and a half months. One month after the end of proton beam therapy, 3.5 months from the initial visit, the patient was found by computed tomographic scan to have multiple metastatic lesions in bilateral lung fields. With the evidence of absent BRAF mutation, the patient underwent intravenous administration of pembrolizumab 77.2 mg every three weeks five times in total. Then, three months after proton beam therapy, ocular surface melanoma almost subsided and the clear cornea allowed visualization of the intraocular lens inside the eye. In three weeks, spontaneous corneal perforation was plugged with iris incarceration. The patient died suddenly of unknown cause 7.5 months from the initial visit. The local control of giant conjunctival melanoma was achieved by proton beam therapy, leading to patient's satisfaction and better quality of life. Proton beam therapy, followed by immune checkpoint inhibitors, would become the future standard of care for unresectable giant conjunctival melanoma.
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en-aut-name=MatsuoToshihiko
en-aut-sei=Matsuo
en-aut-mei=Toshihiko
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=
en-aut-name=YamasakiOsamu
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en-aut-mei=Osamu
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=
en-aut-name=TanakaTakehiro
en-aut-sei=Tanaka
en-aut-mei=Takehiro
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=
en-aut-name=KatsuiKuniaki
en-aut-sei=Katsui
en-aut-mei=Kuniaki
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=
en-aut-name=WakiTakahiro
en-aut-sei=Waki
en-aut-mei=Takahiro
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=
affil-num=1
en-affil=Regenerative and Reconstructive Medicine (Ophthalmology), Okayama University Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems
kn-affil=
affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Dermatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
kn-affil=
affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Pathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
kn-affil=
affil-num=4
en-affil=Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Kawasaki Medical School
kn-affil=
affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Tsuyama Chuo Hospital
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en-keyword=ocular surface
kn-keyword=ocular surface
en-keyword=conjunctiva
kn-keyword=conjunctiva
en-keyword=malignant melanoma
kn-keyword=malignant melanoma
en-keyword=proton beam therapy
kn-keyword=proton beam therapy
en-keyword=pembrolizumab
kn-keyword=pembrolizumab
en-keyword=PD‑1 inhibitor
kn-keyword=PD‑1 inhibitor
en-keyword=immune checkpoint inhibitor
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en-keyword=corneal perforation
kn-keyword=corneal perforation
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cd-vols=
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article-no=
start-page=e003134
end-page=
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2021
dt-pub=202111
dt-online=
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en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=TIGIT/CD155 axis mediates resistance to immunotherapy in patients with melanoma with the inflamed tumor microenvironment
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background
Patients with cancer benefit from treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and those with an inflamed tumor microenvironment (TME) and/or high tumor mutation burden (TMB), particularly, tend to respond to ICIs; however, some patients fail, whereas others acquire resistance after initial response despite the inflamed TME and/or high TMB. We assessed the detailed biological mechanisms of resistance to ICIs such as programmed death 1 and/or cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 blockade therapies using clinical samples.
Methods
We established four pairs of autologous tumor cell lines and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) from patients with melanoma treated with ICIs. These tumor cell lines and TILs were subjected to comprehensive analyses and in vitro functional assays. We assessed tumor volume and TILs in vivo mouse models to validate identified mechanism. Furthermore, we analyzed additional clinical samples from another large melanoma cohort.
Results
Two patients were super-responders, and the others acquired resistance: the first patient had a non-inflamed TME and acquired resistance due to the loss of the beta-2 microglobulin gene, and the other acquired resistance despite having inflamed TME and extremely high TMB which are reportedly predictive biomarkers. Tumor cell line and paired TIL analyses showed high CD155, TIGIT ligand, and TIGIT expression in the tumor cell line and tumor-infiltrating T cells, respectively. TIGIT blockade or CD155-deletion activated T cells in a functional assay using an autologous cell line and paired TILs from this patient. CD155 expression increased in surviving tumor cells after coculturing with TILs from a responder, which suppressed TIGIT+ T-cell activation. Consistently, TIGIT blockade or CD155-deletion could aid in overcoming resistance to ICIs in vivo mouse models. In clinical samples, CD155 was related to resistance to ICIs in patients with melanoma with an inflamed TME, including both primary and acquired resistance.
Conclusions
The TIGIT/CD155 axis mediates resistance to ICIs in patients with melanoma with an inflamed TME, promoting the development of TIGIT blockade therapies in such patients with cancer.
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en-aut-name=TanjiEtsuko
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=11
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affil-num=14
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affil-num=17
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affil-num=19
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affil-num=20
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affil-num=1
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kn-title=Unusual aggregation property of recombinantly expressed cancer-testis antigens in mammalian cells
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kn-abstract=Transient expression of human intracellular proteins in human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293 cells is a reliable system for obtaining soluble proteins with biologically active conformations. Contrary to conventional concepts, we found that recombinantly expressed intracellular cancer-testis antigens (CTAs) showed frequent aggregation in HEK293 cells. Although experimental subcellular localization of recombinant CTAs displayed proper cytosolic or nuclear localization, some proteins showed aggregated particles in the cell. This aggregative property was not observed in recombinant housekeeping proteins. No significant correlation was found between the aggregative and biophysical properties, such as hydrophobicity, contents of intrinsically disordered regions and expression levels, of CTAs. These results can be explained in terms of structural instability of CTAs, which are specifically expressed in the testis and aberrantly expressed in cancer cells and function as a hub in the protein–protein network using intrinsically disordered regions. Hence, we speculate that recombinantly expressed CTAs failed to form this protein complex. Thus, unfolded CTAs formed aggregated particles in the cell.
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en-aut-name=AhmadiHannaneh
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en-aut-name=FutamiJunichiro
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en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Medical Bioengineering, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Medical Bioengineering, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Immunotherapeutics, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=21
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start-page=339
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kn-title=The effects of inhaling hydrogen gas on macrophage polarization, fibrosis, and lung function in mice with bleomycin-induced lung injury
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kn-abstract=Background : Acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is caused by acute lung injury, is a destructive respiratory disorder caused by a systemic inflammatory response. Persistent inflammation results in irreversible alveolar fibrosis. Because hydrogen gas possesses anti-inflammatory properties, we hypothesized that daily repeated inhalation of hydrogen gas could suppress persistent lung inflammation by inducing functional changes in macrophages, and consequently inhibit lung fibrosis during late-phase lung injury.
Methods : To test this hypothesis, lung injury was induced in mice by intratracheal administration of bleomycin (1.0 mg/kg). Mice were exposed to control gas (air) or hydrogen (3.2% in air) for 6 h every day for 7 or 21 days. Respiratory physiology, tissue pathology, markers of inflammation, and macrophage phenotypes were examined.
Results : Mice with bleomycin-induced lung injury that received daily hydrogen therapy for 21 days (BH group) exhibited higher static compliance (0.056 mL/cmH(2)O, 95% CI 0.047-0.064) than mice with bleomycin-induced lung injury exposed only to air (BA group; 0.042 mL/cmH(2)O, 95% CI 0.031-0.053, p = 0.02) and lower static elastance (BH 18.8 cmH(2)O/mL, [95% CI 15.4-22.2] vs. BA 26.7 cmH(2)O/mL [95% CI 19.6-33.8], p = 0.02). When the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines were examined 7 days after bleomycin administration, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-4 and IL-13 were significantly lower in the BH group than in the BA group. There were significantly fewer M2-biased macrophages in the alveolar interstitium of the BH group than in the BA group (3.1% [95% CI 1.6-4.5%] vs. 1.1% [95% CI 0.3-1.8%], p = 0.008).
Conclusions The results suggest that hydrogen inhalation inhibits the deterioration of respiratory physiological function and alveolar fibrosis in this model of lung injury.
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en-affil=Department of Disaster Medicine and Management, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Microbial Rhodopsins as Multi-functional Photoreactive Membrane Proteins for Optogenetics
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kn-abstract=In life science research, methods to control biological activities with stimuli such as light, heat, pressure and chemicals have been widely utilized to understand their molecular mechanisms. The knowledge obtained by those methods has built a basis for the development of medicinal products. Among those various stimuli, light has the advantage of a high spatiotemporal resolution that allows for the precise control of biological activities. Photoactive membrane protein rhodopsins from microorganisms (called microbial rhodopsins) absorb visible light and that light absorption triggers the trans–cis photoisomerization of the chromophore retinal, leading to various functions such as ion pumps, ion channels, transcriptional regulators and enzymes. In addition to their biological significance, microbial rhodopsins are widely utilized as fundamental molecular tools for optogenetics, a method to control biological activities by light. In this review, we briefly introduce the molecular basis of representative rhodopsin molecules and their applications for optogenetics. Based on those examples, we discuss the high potential of rhodopsin-based optogenetics tools for basic and clinical research in pharmaceutical sciences.
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en-affil=Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Production of TRPM4 knockout cell line using rat cardiomyocyte H9c2
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kn-abstract=The method presented in this article are related to the research article entitled as "Role of the TRPM4 channel in mitochondrial function, calcium release, and ROS generation in oxidative stress" [1]. TRPM4, a non-selective monovalent cation channel, is not only involved in the generation of the action potential in cardiomyocytes, but also thought to be a key molecule in the development of the ischemia-reperfusion injury of the brain and the heart [2-5]. However, existing pharmacological inhibitors for the TRPM4 channel have problems of non-specificity [6]. This article describes methods used for targeted genomic deletion in the rat cardiomyocyte H9c2 using the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing system in order to suppress TRPM4 protein expression. Confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, Sanger sequencing, and western blotting are performed to confirm vector transfection and the subsequent knockout of the TRPM4 protein. These data provide information on the comprehensive analyses for knocking out the rat TRPM4 channel using CRISPR/Cas9. The analyses include confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, Sanger sequencing, and western blotting. This dataset will benefit biological and medical researchers studying the function of TRPM4-expressing cells including neurons, cardiomyocytes, and vascular endothelial cells. It is also useful to study the involvement of the TRPM4 channel in pathological processes such as cardiac arrhythmia and ischemia-reperfusion injury. The dataset can be used to guide the experiment of knocking out the TRPM4 gene and its subsequent application to the study of disease process caused by the gene.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Pulmonary Enteric Adenocarcinoma Harboring a BRAF G469V Mutation
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kn-abstract=Pulmonary enteric adenocarcinoma (PEAC) is a rare subtype of lung cancer that should be differentiated from colorectal cancer metastasis. Little is known about its genetic background. An 84-year-old male with adenocarcinoma of the lung underwent left upper lobectomy. The histology of the surgical specimen was suggestive of PEAC. Gastrointestinal and colorectal fiberscopy revealed no evidence of colorectal cancer. Next-generation sequencing of the tumor identified a G469V substitution in serine/threonine-protein kinase B-raf (BRAF). Based on the higher prevalence of the G469 substitution in BRAF-mutant lung adenocarcinoma than in BRAFmutant colorectal cancer, the tumor likely originated from the lung. Identification of mutational genotype may be of some help in distinguishing PEAC from the lung metastasis of colorectal cancer.
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en-affil=Department of Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Correlations Among Consistency, Computed Tomography Values, and Histopathological Subtypes of Spinal Meningioma
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kn-abstract=The consistency of spinal meningiomas is important to consider when performing tumor removal surgery. This study evaluated the correlations between spinal meningioma consistency and both preoperative computed tomography (CT) values and histopathological subtypes. Fifteen consecutive patients who underwent surgical resection of spinal meningioma at our institution were identified, and preoperative CT values and the signal intensity of T2-weighted magnetic resonance images of the tumor were determined retrospectively. The consistency of the spinal meningioma was defined based on the ultrasonic surgical aspirator output during tumor debulking. Patients were assigned to 2 groups: a soft group (n=4) and a hard group (n=11). The T2 signal intensity was significantly higher in the soft group than in the hard group (p=0.001). While the CT values were considerably higher in the hard group, the difference was not significant (p=0.19). Regarding the histopathological subtypes, psammomatous meningioma exhibited significantly higher CT values than meningothelial meningioma (p=0.019); however, there was a higher frequency of hard tumors in meningothelial meningioma cases than in psammomatous meningioma cases. Although neither robust correlations between tumor consistency and CT values nor a relationship between tumor consistency and histopathological subtype has been established, these results might help with the perioperative manegement of spinal tumors.
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kn-title=Guideline-based Treatment of Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Retrospective Study with the AORA Registry
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kn-abstract=Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is one of the side effects associated with glucocorticoid (GC) therapy. In 2014, the Japanese Society for Bone and Mineral Research (JSBMR) provided new guidelines for the management and treatment of GIOP. The aim of the present study was to clarify the prevalence of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requiring treatment according to the new guidelines and to identify risk factors associated with lack of treatment in these patients. Patients in the 2018 Akita Orthopedic group on Rheumatoid Arthritis (AORA) database were enrolled. Of 2,234 patients with RA in the database, 683 (30.6%) met the 2014 JSBMR guideline treatment criteria, and 480 (70.3%) had been treated. The untreated group included a larger number of males, younger patients, and patients treated in clinics rather than hospital (p<0.001, p=0.015, and p<0.001, respectively). Multivariate analyses found that male sex, younger age, and clinic-based RA care were significant risk factors associated with lack of treatment (p<0.001, p=0.013, and p<0.001, respectively). Thus, male sex, younger age, and clinic-based care were identified as risk factors
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kn-abstract=Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. The loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons produces its characteristic motor symptoms, but PD patients also have non-motor symptoms such as constipation and orthostatic hypotension. The pathological hallmark of PD is the presence of α-synuclein-containing Lewy bodies and neurites in the brain. However, the PD pathology is observed in not only the central nervous system (CNS) but also in parts of the peripheral nervous system such as the enteric nervous system (ENS). Since constipation is a typical prodromal non-motor symptom in PD, often preceding motor symptoms by 10-20 years, it has been hypothesized that PD pathology propagates from the ENS to the CNS via the vagal nerve. Discovery of pharmacological and other methods to halt this progression of neurodegeneration in PD has the potential to improve millions of lives. Astrocytes protect neurons in the CNS by secretion of neurotrophic and antioxidative factors. Similarly, astrocyte-like enteric glial cells (EGCs) are known to secrete neuroprotective factors in the ENS. In this article, we summarize the neuroprotective function of astrocytes and EGCs and discuss therapeutic strategies for the prevention of neurodegeneration in PD targeting neurotrophic and antioxidative molecules in glial cells.
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kn-title=A structural model for (GlcNAc)2 translocation via a periplasmic chitooligosaccharide-binding protein from marine Vibrio bacteria
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kn-abstract=VhCBP is a periplasmic chitooligosaccharide-binding protein mainly responsible for translocation of the chitooligosaccharide (GlcNAc)2 across the double membranes of marine bacteria. However, structural and thermodynamic understanding of the sugar-binding/-release processes of VhCBP is relatively less. VhCBP displayed the greatest affinity toward (GlcNAc)2, with lower affinity for longer-chain chitooligosaccharides [(GlcNAc)3–4]. (GlcNAc)4 partially occupied the closed sugar-binding groove, with two reducing-end GlcNAc units extending beyond the sugar-binding groove and barely characterized by weak electron density. Mutation of three conserved residues (Trp363, Asp365, and Trp513) to Ala resulted in drastic decreases in the binding affinity toward the preferred substrate (GlcNAc)2, indicating their significant contributions to sugar binding. The structure of the W513A–(GlcNAc)2 complex in a ‘half-open’ conformation unveiled the intermediary step of the (GlcNAc)2 translocation from the soluble CBP in the periplasm to the inner membrane–transporting components. Isothermal calorimetry data suggested that VhCBP adopts the high-affinity conformation to bind (GlcNAc)2, while its low-affinity conformation facilitated sugar release. Thus, chitooligosaccharide translocation, conferred by periplasmic VhCBP, is a crucial step in the chitin catabolic pathway, allowing Vibrio bacteria to thrive in oceans where chitin is their major source of nutrients.
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kn-title=The eco‐evolutionary dynamics of prior selfing rates promote coexistence without niche partitioning under conditions of reproductive interference
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kn-abstract=1. Pollinator-mediated reproductive interference can occur when two or more plant species share the same pollinators. Recent studies have suggested that prior autonomous selfing mitigates reproductive interference, potentially facilitating coexistence even in the absence of pollination niche partitioning (i.e. the pre-emptive selfing hypothesis). However, whether the evolution of prior selfing promotes coexistence, in the context of the eco-evolutionary dynamics of population size, selfing rates and inbreeding depression, remains poorly understood.
2. We constructed an individual-based model to examine the conditions under which the evolution of prior selfing promotes coexistence in the context of mutual reproductive interference. In the model, two plant species compete by way of mutual reproductive interference, and both have the potential to evolve the capacity for prior autonomous selfing. We expected that purging of deleterious mutations might result in evolutionary rescue, assuming that the strength of inbreeding depression declines as the population selfing rate increases; this would enable inferior competitors to maintain population density through the evolution of prior selfing.
3. Our simulation demonstrated that evolution of prior selfing may promote coexistence, whereas reproductive interference in the absence of such evolution results in competitive exclusion. We found that lower pollinator availability is likely to favour rapid evolutionary shifts to higher prior selfing rates, thereby neutralising the negative effects of reproductive interference in both species. When the strength of inbreeding depression decreased with an increase in the population-level selfing rate, moderate pollinator availability resulted in long-term coexistence in which relative abundance-dependent selection on the prior selfing rate served to intermittently maintain the population density of the inferior competitor.
4. Synthesis. We demonstrate that the evolution of prior selfing may increase population growth rates of inferior competitors and may consequently promote long-term coexistence via an evolutionary rescue. This constitutes a novel mechanism explaining the co-evolutionary coexistence of closely related plant species without niche partitioning, and is consistent with recent studies reporting that closely related species with mixed mating systems can co-occur sympatrically, even under conditions of mutual reproductive interference.
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kn-abstract=The internal fluidic parameters of microfluidic channels must be analyzed to solve fundamental microfluidic problems, including microscale transport problems involving thermal analysis, chemical reactivity, velocity, pressure drop, etc., for developing good-quality chemical and biological products. Therefore, the characterization and optimization of the interaction of chemical and biological solutions through microfluidic channels are vital for fluid flow design and engineering for quality assurance in microfluidic platforms. As the internal structures and kinetics of microfluidic channels are becoming increasingly complex, experiments involving optimal fluidic and transport designs are challenging to perform with high accuracy. However, highly integrated simulation tools can guide researchers without specialized computational fluid backgrounds to design numerical prototypes of highly integrated devices. In this study, a microfluidic chip with two inlet wells and one outlet well was fabricated from polydimethylsiloxane following which simulations were performed using an ANSYS Fluent tool influenced by computational fluid dynamics at a nearly identical scale. The pressure drop and velocity profiles of the interaction of two pH buffer solutions (pH 4 and 10) through the designed microfluidic chip were qualitatively estimated from experimental data analysis and validated with the simulation results obtained from the CFD-influenced ANSYS Fluent tool.
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kn-title=Assessment of the Concordance Rate between Intraoperative Pathological Diagnosis and the Final Pathological Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Tumors
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kn-abstract=The intraoperative pathological diagnosis (IPD) plays an important role in determining the optimal surgical treatment for spinal cord tumors. The final pathological diagnosis (FPD) is sometimes different from the IPD. Here, we sought to identify the accuracy of the IPD of spinal cord tumors compared to the FPD. We retrospec-tively analyzed the cases of 108 patients with spinal cord tumors treated surgically in our institute; the IPD, FPD, mismatched cases, and concordance rate between the IPD and FPD were investigated. Five cases involved a mismatch between the IPD and FPD. The overall concordance rate was 95.4%, with 90.9% for extra-dural lesions, 98.5% for intradural extramedullary lesions, 84.2% for intramedullary lesions, and 100% for dumbbell-type tumors. The concordance rate of intramedullary lesions tended to be lower than that of other lesions (p = 0.096). A lower concordance rate was revealed for intramedullary lesions compared to the other lesions. Despite the IPD clearly remaining a valuable tool during operative procedures, surgeons should recog-nize the limitations of IPDs and make comprehensive decisions about surgical treatments.
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kn-title=Macrophage Motility in Wound Healing Is Regulated by HIF-1 alpha via S1P Signaling
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kn-abstract=Accumulating evidence indicates that the molecular pathways mediating wound healing induce cell migration and localization of cytokines to sites of injury. Macrophages are immune cells that sense and actively respond to disturbances in tissue homeostasis by initiating, and subsequently resolving, inflammation. Hypoxic conditions generated at a wound site also strongly recruit macrophages and affect their function. Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1 alpha is a transcription factor that contributes to both glycolysis and the induction of inflammatory genes, while also being critical for macrophage activation. For the latter, HIF-1 alpha regulates sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) to affect the migration, activation, differentiation, and polarization of macrophages. Recently, S1P and HIF-1 alpha have received much attention, and various studies have been performed to investigate their roles in initiating and resolving inflammation via macrophages. It is hypothesized that the HIF-1 alpha/S1P/S1P receptor axis is an important determinant of macrophage function under inflammatory conditions and during disease pathogenesis. Therefore, in this review, biological regulation of monocytes/macrophages in response to circulating HIF-1 alpha is summarized, including signaling by S1P/S1P receptors, which have essential roles in wound healing.
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en-aut-name=HutamiIslamy Rahma
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en-affil=Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School
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en-affil=Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School
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en-affil=Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School
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en-affil=Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School
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kn-title=Discovery and Validation of Nitroxoline as a Novel STAT3 Inhibitor in Drug-resistant Urothelial Bladder Cancer
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kn-abstract=Repeated cycles of first-line chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin (DOX) and cisplatin (CIS) trigger frequent chemoresistance in recurrent urothelial bladder cancer (UBC). Nitroxoline (NTX), an antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections, has been recently repurposed for cancer treatment. Here we aimed to investigate whether NTX suppresses drug-resistant UBC and its molecular mechanism. The drug-resistant cell lines T24/DOX and T24/CIS were established by continual exposure of parental cell line T24 to DOX and CIS, respectively. T24/DOX and T24/CIS cells were resistant to DOX and CIS, respectively, but they were sensitive to NTX time-and dose-dependently. Overexpressions of STAT3 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) were identified in T24/DOX and T24/CIS, which could be reversed by NTX. Western blot revealed that NTX downregulated p-STAT3, c-Myc, Cyclin D1, CDK4, CDK6, Bcl-xL, Mcl-1, and Survivin, which were further confirmed by Stattic, a selective STAT3 inhibitor. In vivo, NTX exhibited the significant anti-tumor effect in T24/DOX and T24/CIS tumor-bearing mice. These results suggested that NTX-induced P-gp reversal, G0/G1 arrest, and apoptosis in drug-resistant UBC were mediated by inhibition of STAT3 signaling. Our findings repurpose NTX as a novel STAT3 inhibitor to induce P-gp reversal, G0/G1 arrest, and apoptosis in drug-resistant UBC.
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Urothelial bladder cancer
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dt-pub-year=2021
dt-pub=2021727
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kn-title=A second capsidless hadakavirus strain with 10 positive-sense single-stranded RNA genomic segments from Fusarium nygamai
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kn-abstract=A unique capsidless virus with a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA genome (hadakavirus 1, HadV1), a member of the extended picorna-like supergroup, was isolated previously from the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum. Here, we describe the molecular and biological characterisation of a second hadakavirus strain from Fusarium nygamai, which has not been investigated in detail previously as a virus host. This virus, hadakavirus 1 strain 1NL (HadV1-1NL), has features similar to the first hadakavirus, HadV1-7n, despite having a different number of segments (10 for HadV1-1NL vs. 11 for HadV1-7n). The 10 genomic RNA segments of HadV1-1NL range in size from 0.9 kb to 2.5 kb. All HadV1-1NL segments show 67% to 86% local nucleotide sequence identity to their HadV1-7n counterparts, whereas HadV1-1NL has no homolog of HadV1-7n RNA8, which encodes a zinc-finger motif. Another interesting feature is the possible coding incapability of HadV1-1NL RNA10. HadV1-1NL was predicted to be capsidless based on the RNase A susceptibility of its replicative form dsRNA. Phenotypic comparison of multiple virus-infected and virus-free single-spore isolates indicated asymptomatic infection by HadV1-1NL. Less-efficient vertical transmission via spores was observed as the infected fungal colonies from which the spores were derived became older, as was observed for HadV1-7n. This study shows a second example of a hadakavirus that appears to have unusual features.
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en-aut-name=KhanHaris Ahmed
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=BhattiMuhammad Faraz
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en-affil=Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
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affil-num=6
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no-vol=13
cd-vols=
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article-no=
start-page=3491
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dt-pub-year=2021
dt-pub=20210712
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en-title=
kn-title=The Origin of Stroma Influences the Biological Characteristics of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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kn-abstract=Simple Summary Normal stromal cells play a significant role in the progression of cancers but are poorly investigated in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). In this study, we found that stromal cells derived from the gingival and periodontal ligament tissues could inhibit differentiation and promote the proliferation, invasion, and migration of OSCC both in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, microarray data suggested that genes, such as CDK1, BUB1B, TOP2A, DLGAP5, BUB1, and CCNB2, probably play a role in influencing the different effects of gingival stromal tissue cells (G-SCs) and periodontal ligament stromal cells (P-SCs) on the progression of OSCC. Therefore, both G-SCs and P-SCs could promote the progression of OSCC, which could be a potential regulatory mechanism in the progression of OSCC. Normal stromal cells surrounding the tumor parenchyma, such as the extracellular matrix (ECM), normal fibroblasts, mesenchymal stromal cells, and osteoblasts, play a significant role in the progression of cancers. However, the role of gingival and periodontal ligament tissue-derived stromal cells in OSCC progression is unclear. In this study, the effect of G-SCs and P-SCs on the differentiation, proliferation, invasion, and migration of OSCC cells in vitro was examined by Giemsa staining, Immunofluorescence (IF), (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium) (MTS), invasion, and migration assays. Furthermore, the effect of G-SCs and P-SCs on the differentiation, proliferation, and bone invasion by OSCC cells in vivo was examined by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining, respectively. Finally, microarray data and bioinformatics analyses identified potential genes that caused the different effects of G-SCs and P-SCs on OSCC progression. The results showed that both G-SCs and P-SCs inhibited the differentiation and promoted the proliferation, invasion, and migration of OSCC in vitro and in vivo. In addition, genes, including CDK1, BUB1B, TOP2A, DLGAP5, BUB1, and CCNB2, are probably involved in causing the different effects of G-SCs and P-SCs on OSCC progression. Therefore, as a potential regulatory mechanism, both G-SCs and P-SCs can promote OSCC progression.
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affil-num=2
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en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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en-keyword=gingival ligament tissue-derived stromal cells
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no-issue=7
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start-page=910
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dt-pub=202107
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kn-title=PC3-secreted microprotein is expressed in glioblastoma stem-like cells and human glioma tissues
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kn-abstract=Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most prevalent malignant primary brain tumor with a high recurrence rate. Despite multimodal therapy including surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, the median survival time after the initial diagnosis of GBM is approximately 14 months. Since cancer stem cells (CSCs) are considered the leading cause of cancer recurrence, glioblastoma stem cell-targeted therapy is a promising strategy for the treatment of GBM. However, because CSC heterogeneity has been implicated in the difficulties of CSC-target therapy, more in-depth knowledge of CSC biology is still required to develop novel therapies. In this study, we established single cell-derived tumorspheres from human glioblastoma U87MG cells. One of these tumorspheres, P4E8 clone, showed CSC-like phenotypes, such as self-renewal capacity, expression of CSC markers, resistance to anti-cancer agents, and in vivo tumorigenicity. Therefore, we used P4E8 cells as a cell-based model of glioblastoma stem cells (GSCs). Gene expression analysis using microarray indicated that the most highly expressed genes in P4E8 cells compared to the parental U87MG were PC3-secreted microprotein (MSMP). Furthermore, MSMP was expressed in patient-derived GSCs and human glioma tissues at the protein level, implying that MSMP might contribute to glioma development and progression.
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en-aut-name=MaruyamaMasato
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affil-num=4
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kn-title=Development of a method to rapidly assess resistance/susceptibility of Micro-Tom tomatoes to Tomato yellow leaf curl virus via agroinoculation of cotyledons
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kn-abstract=Objective: Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is one of the pathogens severely damaging tomato crops. Therefore, methods to treat or prevent TYLCV infection need to be developed. For this purpose, a method to conveniently and quickly assess infection of tomatoes by TYLCV is desired. In the present study, we established a quick method to evaluate TYLCV infection using cotyledons of Micro-Tom, a miniature tomato cultivar.
Results: First, we constructed a binary plasmid harboring 1.5 copies of the TYLCV genome and transformed Agrobacterium with the plasmid. By injecting agroinoculum from the resulting transformant into the branches of Micro-Tom, we confirmed the susceptibility of Micro-Tom to TYLCV. To shorten the evaluation process of TYLCV infection further, we agroinoculated cotyledons of Micro-Tom 10 days after sowing seeds. We consistently observed typical symptoms of TYLCV infection on true leaves 10 days after agroinoculation. Molecular analysis detected TYLCV progeny DNA in all leaves demonstrating symptoms 6 days after agroinoculation. Therefore, our new protocol enabled assessment of TYLCV infection within 20 days after sowing seeds. Thus, agroinoculation of Micro-Tom cotyledons will accelerate the process of screening TYLCV-resistant Micro-Toms and enable screening of larger numbers of plants more quickly, contributing to the development of TYLCV-resistant tomatoes.
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Agrobacterium
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start-page=3286
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kn-title=Biological Effects of Bioresorbable Materials in Alveolar Ridge Augmentation: Comparison of Early and Slow Resorbing Osteosynthesis Materials
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kn-abstract=The purpose of this study was to investigate the bone healing properties and histological environment of a u-HA/PLLA/PGA (u-HA-uncalcined and unsintered hydroxyapatite, PLLA-Poly L-lactic acid, PGA-polyglycolic acid) composite device in humans, and to understand the histological dynamics of using this device for maxillofacial treatments. Twenty-one subjects underwent pre-implant maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation with mandibular cortical bone blocks using u-HA/PLLA or u-HA/PLLA/PGA screws for fixation. Six months later, specimens of these screws and their adjacent tissue were retrieved. A histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of these samples was performed using collagen 1a, ALP (alkaline phosphatase), and osteocalcin. We observed that alveolar bone augmentation was successful for all of the subjects. Upon histological evaluation, the u-HA/PLLA screws had merged with the bone components, and the bone was directly connected to the biomaterial. In contrast, direct bone connection was not observed for the u-HA/PLLA/PGA screw. Immunohistological findings showed that in the u-HA/PLLA group, collagen 1a was positive for fibers that penetrated vertically into the bone. Alkaline phosphatase was positive only in the u-HA/PLLA stroma, and the stroma was negative for osteocalcin. In this study, u-HA/PLLA showed a greater bioactive bone conductivity than u-HA/PLLA/PGA and a higher biocompatibility for direct bone attachment. Furthermore, u-HA/PLLA was shown to have the potential for bone formation in the stroma.
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en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Pathology, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=The Fungal Metabolite (+)-Terrein Abrogates Ovariectomy-Induced Bone Loss and Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B Ligand-Induced Osteoclastogenesis by Suppressing Protein Kinase-C alpha/beta II Phosphorylation
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kn-abstract=Osteoporosis is a common disease characterized by a systemic impairment of bone mass and microarchitecture that results in fragility fractures. Severe bone loss due to osteoporosis triggers pathological fractures and consequently decreases the daily life activity and quality of life. Therefore, prevention of osteoporosis has become an important issue to be addressed. We have reported that the fungal secondary metabolite (+)-terrein (TER), a natural compound derived from Aspergillus terreus, has shown receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast differentiation by suppressing nuclear factor of activated T-cell 1 (NFATc1) expression, a master regulator of osteoclastogenesis. TER has been shown to possess extensive biological and pharmacological benefits; however, its effects on bone metabolism remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of TER on the femoral bone metabolism using a mouse-ovariectomized osteoporosis model (OVX mice) and then on RANKL signal transduction using mouse bone marrow macrophages (mBMMs). In vivo administration of TER significantly improved bone density, bone mass, and trabecular number in OVX mice (p < 0.01). In addition, TER suppressed TRAP and cathepsin-K expression in the tissue sections of OVX mice (p < 0.01). In an in vitro study, TER suppressed RANKL-induced phosphorylation of PKC alpha/beta II, which is involved in the expression of NFATc1 (p < 0.05). The PKC inhibitor, GF109203X, also inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in mBMMs as well as TER. In addition, TER suppressed the expression of osteoclastogenesis-related genes, such as Ocstamp, Dcstamp, Calcr, Atp6v0d2, Oscar, and Itgb3 (p < 0.01). These results provide promising evidence for the potential therapeutic application of TER as a novel treatment compound against osteoporosis.
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Sciences and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=12
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan, 3Department of Oral Microbiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Sciences and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology-Periodontal Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Presence of Microplastics in Four Types of Shellfish Purchased at Fish Markets in Okayama City, Japan
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=The worldwide microplastic pollution in our environment is a matter of great concern. Harmful effects of plastics have been reported in various types of organisms including murine animals. We examined the presence of microplastics in four types of shellfish purchased from fish markets in Okayama, Japan and served to the public: short-neck clam (Ruditapes philippinarum, asari in Japanese), hard-shell clam (Meretrix lusoria, hamaguri), brackishwater clam (Cyrenidae, shijimi), and oyster (Crassostrea gigas, kaki). Our analyses demonstrated that approx. 3 pieces of microplastics were present per single shellfish, based on the division of the total number of pieces of microplastic obtained from all 4 types of shellfish by the total number of shellfish examined. Since health problems in humans due to microplastics have not yet been confirmed, further examinations of the effects of ingested microplastics are needed.
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ORCID=
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=
en-aut-name=KagawaHiroko
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aut-affil-num=4
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Photoelectric Dye, NK-5962, as a Potential Drug for Preventing Retinal Neurons from Apoptosis: Pharmacokinetic Studies Based on Review of the Evidence
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kn-abstract=NK-5962 is a key component of photoelectric dye-based retinal prosthesis (OUReP). In testing the safety and efficacy, NK-5962 was safe in all tests for the biological evaluation of medical devices (ISO 10993) and effective in preventing retinal cells from death even under dark conditions. The long-term implantation of the photoelectric dye-coupled polyethylene film in the subretinal space of hereditary retinal dystrophic (RCS) rats prevented neurons from apoptosis in the adjacent retinal tissue. The intravitreous injection of NK-5962 in the eyes of RCS rats, indeed, reduced the number of apoptotic cells in the retinal outer nuclear layer irrespective of light or dark conditions. In this study, we reviewed the in vitro and in vivo evidence of neuroprotective effect of NK-5962 and designed pharmacokinetic experiments. The in vitro IC50 of 1.7 μM, based on the protective effect on retinal cells in culture, could explain the in vivo EC50 of 3 μM that is calculated from concentrations of intravitreous injection to prevent retinal neurons from apoptosis. Pharmacokinetics of NK-5962 showed that intravenous administration, but not oral administration, led to the effective concentration in the eye of rats. NK-5962 would be a candidate drug for delaying the deterioration of retinal dystrophy, such as retinitis pigmentosa.
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affil-num=7
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kn-title=Cellular and transcriptomic analyses reveal two-staged chloroplast biogenesis underpinning photosynthesis build-up in the wheat leaf
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en-title=キシリトールのグルタチオン調節を介したがん選択的細胞死誘導機序の解明
kn-title=Xylitol acts as an anticancer monosaccharide to induce selective cancer death via regulation of the glutathione level
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en-title=がん患者における便秘に対するルビプロストンの有効性と安全性を非がん患者と比較検討：後方視的コホート研究
kn-title=The Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone for Constipation in Cancer Patients Compared with Non-cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
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en-aut-name=SadaHikaru
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kn-title=Cripto-1 as a Potential Target of Cancer Stem Cells for Immunotherapy
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kn-abstract=Simple Summary Cancer immunotherapy is gaining attention as a potential fourth treatment following surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Cancer stem cells have recently been recognized and validated as a key target for cancer treatment. Cripto-1, which is a GPI-anchored membrane-bound protein that functions as a co-receptor of Nodal, is a marker of cancer stem cells. Since Nodal is a member of the TGF-beta family, which performs an important role in stem cells and cancer stem cells, the inhibition of Cripto-1 could be a strategy by which to block Nodal signaling and thereby suppress cancer stem cells. We propose that Cripto-1 may be a novel target for cancer immunotherapy. The immune system has been found to be suppressed in cancer patients. Cancer cells are extremely resistant to chemotherapeutic drugs, conventional immunotherapy, or cancer antigen vaccine therapy. Cancer immunotherapy, which is mainly based on immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as those for PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA4, is an effective treatment method. However, no immunotherapeutic target has been found that retains validity in the face of tumor diversity. The transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta cytokine family possesses broad biological activity and is involved in the induction and/or transdifferentiation of helper T cells, which are important in immunotherapy. Nodal is a member of the TGF-beta family playing important roles in tissue stem cells and cancer stem cells (CSCs), interacting with the co-receptor Cripto-1, as well as with Activin type IB (Alk4) and Activin typeIIreceptors, and maintaining stemness and Notch and Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in CSCs. In recent years, it has been reported that Cripto-1 could be a potential therapeutic target in CSCs. Here, we review the accumulated literature on the molecular mechanisms by which Cripto-1 functions in CSCs and discuss the potential of Cripto-1 as an immunotherapeutic target in CSCs.
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kn-title=Capturing structural changes of the S-1 to S-2 transition of photosystem II using time-resolved serial femtosecond crystallography
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kn-abstract=Photosystem II (PSII) catalyzes light-induced water oxidation through an S-i-state cycle, leading to the generation of di-oxygen, protons and electrons. Pumpprobe time-resolved serial femtosecond crystallography (TR-SFX) has been used to capture structural dynamics of light-sensitive proteins. In this approach, it is crucial to avoid light contamination in the samples when analyzing a particular reaction intermediate. Here, a method for determining a condition that avoids light contamination of the PSII microcrystals while minimizing sample consumption in TR-SFX is described. By swapping the pump and probe pulses with a very short delay between them, the structural changes that occur during the S-1-to-S-2 transition were examined and a boundary of the excitation region was accurately determined. With the sample flow rate and concomitant illumination conditions determined, the S-2-state structure of PSII could be analyzed at room temperature, revealing the structural changes that occur during the S-1-to-S-2 transition at ambient temperature. Though the structure of the manganese cluster was similar to previous studies, the behaviors of the water molecules in the two channels (O1 and O4 channels) were found to be different. By comparing with the previous studies performed at low temperature or with a different delay time, the possible channels for water inlet and structural changes important for the water-splitting reaction were revealed.
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kn-title=Lactoferrin-like Immunoreactivity in Distinct Neuronal Populations in the Mouse Central Nervous System
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kn-abstract=Lactoferrin (Lf) is an iron-binding glycoprotein mainly found in exocrine secretions and the secondary granules of neutrophils. In the central nervous system (CNS), expression of the Lf protein has been reported in the lesions of some neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as well as in the aged brain. Lf is primarily considered an iron chelator, protecting cells from potentially toxic iron or iron-requiring microorganisms. Other biological functions of Lf include immunomodulation and transcriptional regulation. However, the roles of Lf in the CNS have yet to be fully clarified. In this study, we raised an antiserum against mouse Lf and investigated the immunohistochemical localization of Lf-like immunoreactivity (Lf-LI) throughout the CNS of adult mice. Lf-LI was found in some neuronal populations throughout the CNS. Intense labeling was found in neurons in the olfactory systems, hypothalamic nuclei, entorhinal cortex, and a variety of brainstem nuclei. This study provides detailed information on the Lf-LI distribution in the CNS, and the findings should promote further understanding of both the physiological and pathological significance of Lf in the CNS.
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kn-title=Awareness of Complications of Dental Treatment in Patients Treated with Drugs Affecting the Immune System : A Nationwide Questionnaire Survey of Dental Practitioners in Japan
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kn-title=Covalent N-arylation by the pollutant 1,2-naphthoquinone activates the EGF receptor
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kn-abstract=The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is the most intensively investigated receptor tyrosine kinase. Several EGFR mutations and modifications have been shown to lead to abnormal self-activation, which plays a critical role in carcinogenesis. Environmental air pollutants, which are associated with cancer and respiratory diseases, can also activate EGFR. Specifically, the environmental electrophile 1,2-naphthoquinone (1,2-NQ), a component of diesel exhaust particles and particulate matter more generally, has previously been shown to impact EGFR signaling. However, the detailed mechanism of 1,2-NQ function is unknown. Here, we demonstrate that 1,2-NQ is a novel chemical activator of EGFR but not other EGFR family proteins. We found that 1,2-NQ forms a covalent bond, in a reaction referred to as N-arylation, with Lys80, which is in the ligand-binding domain. This modification activates the EGFR–Akt signaling pathway, which inhibits serum deprivation–induced cell death in a human lung adenocarcinoma cell line. Our study reveals a novel mode of EGFR pathway activation and suggests a link between abnormal EGFR activation and environmental pollutant–associated diseases such as cancer.
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kn-title=Acute Peripheral Inflammation Increases Plasma Concentration of Hypoglycemic Agent Nateglinide with Decreased Hepatic Drug-Metabolizing Activity in Rats
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kn-abstract=The effects of inflammation on hypoglycemic agents were evaluated in male rats with acute peripheral inflammation (API). Nateglinide (NTG) was utilized as a model compound, since it is a hepatically-metabolized compound and its metabolism is mainly mediated by CYP 2C11 enzyme. In the experiments, rats were subjected to carrageenan injection into their hind paws for API induction, and the plasma concentration profiles of NTG were then examined. In addition, pooled liver microsomes were prepared from control and API rats, and the hepatic drug-metabolizing activity toward NTG and the hepatic expression of CYP2C11 protein were evaluated. It was shown that the plasma concentration of NTG following its intravenous administration decreases at a slower rate in API rats than that in control rats. It was also indicated in the incubation study with the liver microsomes that the hepatic drug-metabolizing activity toward NTG decreases in API rats. Additionally, it was revealed in Western immunoblotting that the hepatic expression of CYP2C11 protein decreases in API rats. These findings suggest that inflammation occurring in peripheral tissues brings about a decrease in hepatic NTG metabolism by suppressing the hepatic expression of CYP2C11 protein, causing an alteration of the plasma concentration profile of NTG with its impaired elimination.
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kn-title=High-resolution cryo-EM structure of photosystem II reveals damage from high-dose electron beams
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kn-abstract=Photosystem II (PSII) plays a key role in water-splitting and oxygen evolution. X-ray crystallography has revealed its atomic structure and some intermediate structures. However, these structures are in the crystalline state and its final state structure has not been solved. Here we analyzed the structure of PSII in solution at 1.95 Å resolution by single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). The structure obtained is similar to the crystal structure, but a PsbY subunit was visible in the cryo-EM structure, indicating that it represents its physiological state more closely. Electron beam damage was observed at a high-dose in the regions that were easily affected by redox states, and reducing the beam dosage by reducing frames from 50 to 2 yielded a similar resolution but reduced the damage remarkably. This study will serve as a good indicator for determining damage-free cryo-EM structures of not only PSII but also all biological samples, especially redox-active metalloproteins.
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kn-abstract=Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most lethal primary brain tumor characterized by significant cellular heterogeneity, namely tumor cells, including GBM stem-like cells (GSCs) and differentiated GBM cells (DGCs), and non-tumor cells such as endothelial cells, vascular pericytes, macrophages, and other types of immune cells. GSCs are essential to drive tumor progression, whereas the biological roles of DGCs are largely unknown. In this study, we focused on the roles of DGCs in the tumor microenvironment. To this end, we extracted DGC-specific signature genes from transcriptomic profiles of matched pairs of in vitro GSC and DGC models. By evaluating the DGC signature using single cell data, we confirmed the presence of cell subpopulations emulated by in vitro culture models within a primary tumor. The DGC signature was correlated with the mesenchymal subtype and a poor prognosis in large GBM cohorts such as The Cancer Genome Atlas and Ivy Glioblastoma Atlas Project. In silico signaling pathway analysis suggested a role of DGCs in macrophage infiltration. Consistent with in silico findings, in vitro DGC models promoted macrophage migration. In vivo, coimplantation of DGCs and GSCs reduced the survival of tumor xenograft-bearing mice and increased macrophage infiltration into tumor tissue compared with transplantation of GSCs alone. DGCs exhibited a significant increase in YAP/TAZ/TEAD activity compared with GSCs. CCN1, a transcriptional target of YAP/TAZ, was selected from the DGC signature as a candidate secreted protein involved in macrophage recruitment. In fact, CCN1 was secreted abundantly from DGCs, but not GSCs. DGCs promoted macrophage migration in vitro and macrophage infiltration into tumor tissue in vivo through secretion of CCN1. Collectively, these results demonstrate that DGCs contribute to GSC-dependent tumor progression by shaping a mesenchymal microenvironment via CCN1-mediated macrophage infiltration. This study provides new insight into the complex GBM microenvironment consisting of heterogeneous cells.
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kn-abstract=External nutrient loadings to Lake Biwa were estimated using a combined tank model and loading-discharge curve approach. The model was applied to collective drainage basins of the lake’s Imazu (northwest), Hikone (northeast), and Otsu (south) areas. The hourly model was conducted using particular discharges from Kita (Ado) river, Takatoki (Ane) river, and Yasu River to obtain loading curves for phosphate (PO4) and silica (SiO2) by assimilating measured concentrations (2002–2003). The tank model was updated by adding an evapotranspiration routine and direct paths of groundwater discharges to the lake floor. The daily model was calibrated through analysis of water budget among the basin, inflow, lake and outflow, and then validated. The model was established and combined into a loading-discharge curve to determine the long-term external nutrient loadings entering the lake (1980–2017). Seasonal variation in nutrient loadings increased during spring and summer and decreased during winter. Annual phosphate-phosphorus (PO4-P) loading ranged from 217 to 296 tons yr–1 in the North Basin and 45 to 76 tons yr–1 in the South Basin, while SiO2 loading fluctuated from 16,027 to 32,655 tons yr–1 and 2,518 to 5,490 tons yr–1 in the North and South Basins, respectively.
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kn-abstract=Plants harvest light energy utilized for photosynthesis by light-harvesting complex I and II (LHCI and LHCII) surrounding photosystem I and II (PSI and PSII), respectively. During the evolution of green plants, moss is at an evolutionarily intermediate position from aquatic photosynthetic organisms to land plants, being the first photosynthetic organisms that landed. Here, we report the structure of the PSI-LHCI supercomplex from the moss Physcomitrella patens (Pp) at 3.23 angstrom resolution solved by cryo-electron microscopy. Our structure revealed that four Lhca subunits are associated with the PSI core in an order of Lhca1-Lhca5-Lhca2-Lhca3. This number is much decreased from 8 to 10, the number of subunits in most green algal PSI-LHCI, but the same as those of land plants. Although Pp PSI-LHCI has a similar structure as PSI-LHCI of land plants, it has Lhca5, instead of Lhca4, in the second position of Lhca, and several differences were found in the arrangement of chlorophylls among green algal, moss, and land plant PSI-LHCI. One chlorophyll, PsaF-Chl 305, which is found in the moss PSI-LHCI, is located at the gap region between the two middle Lhca subunits and the PSI core, and therefore may make the excitation energy transfer from LHCI to the core more efficient than that of land plants. On the other hand, energy-transfer paths at the two side Lhca subunits are relatively conserved. These results provide a structural basis for unravelling the mechanisms of light-energy harvesting and transfer in the moss PSI-LHCI, as well as important clues on the changes of PSI-LHCI after landing.
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kn-title=Local Control of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix Treated with CT-based Three-dimensional Image-Guided Brachytherapy with or without Central Shielding
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kn-abstract=The purposes of this retrospective study were to analyze local control of squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix treated with computed tomography (CT)-based image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT), as well as the factors affecting local control. A total of 39 patients were analyzed. The prescribed dose to the pelvis was 45-50 Gy with or without central shielding (CS). IGBT was delivered in 1-5 fractions. The total dose for high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) was calculated as the biologically equivalent dose in 2-Gy fractions. The median follow-up period was 29.3 months. The 2-year overall survival and local control rates were 97% and 91%, respectively. In univariate analysis, the dose covering 90% of the HR-CTV (D90) and tumor size were found to be significant factors for local control. The cutoff values of tumor size and D90 for local control were 4.3 cm (area under the curve [AUC] 0.75) and 67.7 Gy (AUC 0.84) in the CS group and 5.3 cm (AUC 0.75) and 73.7 Gy (AUC 0.78) in the group without CS, respectively. However, though the local control of CT-based IGBT was favorable, the results suggested that the dose required for tumor control may differ depending on the presence of CS.
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kn-title=The Optimal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index for Lactation in Japanese Women with Neonatal Separation as Analyzed by a Differential Equation
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kn-abstract=We used a differential equation to identify the biological relationship between the maternal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and lactation on postpartum day 4 in Japanese women with neonatal separation. This retro-spective observational study included 252 mothers (135 primiparas, 117 multiparas) whose singleton neonates were admitted to a neonatal ICU. We formulated hypotheses based on breast anatomy to analyze the relation-ship between the expressed milk obtained on postpartum day 4 and the maternal prepregnancy BMI with the following differential equation: y’(x) = k y(x)/x, where k is the constant, x is the prepregnancy BMI, and y is the expressed milk volume. The formula was then obtained as y(x) = axk, where a is the constant. The Akaike information criterion (AIC) was used to estimate the regression equation with the maximum likelihood for primiparas and multiparas. The best criteria for BMI determined by the AIC were 20.89 kg/m2 in primiparas and 20.19 kg/m2 in multiparas. These were the optimal BMI values for lactation, coinciding with the median prepregnancy BMI in the study population (20.78 kg/m2 in primiparas and 20.06 kg/m2 in multiparas). The formula based on biomathematics might help establish the biological relationship between prepregnancy BMI and breastmilk volume.
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kn-title=Local perspectives on Ebola during its tenth outbreak in DR Congo: A nationwide qualitative study
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kn-abstract=Background
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) struggled to end the tenth outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Ebola), which appeared in North Kivu in 2018. It was reported that rumors were hampering the response effort. We sought to identify any rumors that could have influenced outbreak containment and affected prevention in unaffected areas of DR Congo.
Methods
We conducted a qualitative study in DR Congo over a period of 2 months (from August 1 to September 30, 2019) using in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs). The participants were recruited from five regional blocks using purposeful sampling. Both areas currently undergoing outbreaks and presently unaffected areas were included. We collected participants’ opinions, views, and beliefs about the Ebola virus. The IDIs (n = 60) were performed with key influencers (schoolteachers, religious and political leaders/analysts, and Ebola-frontline workers), following a semi-structured interview guide. FGDs (n = 10) were conducted with community members. Interviews were recorded with a digital voice recorder and simultaneous note-taking. Participant responses were categorized in terms of their themes and subthemes.
Results
We identified 3 high-level themes and 15 subthemes (given here in parentheses): (1) inadequate knowledge of the origin or cause of Ebola (belief in a metaphysical origin, insufficient awareness of Ebola transmission via an infected corpse, interpretation of disease as God’s punishment, belief in nosocomial Ebola, poor hygiene, and bathing in the Congo River). Ebola was interpreted as (2) a plot by multinational corporations (fears of genocide, Ebola understood as a biological weapon, concerns over organ trafficking, and Ebola was taken to be the result of business actions). Finally Ebola was rumored to be subject to (3) politicization (political authorities seen as ambivalent, exclusion of some community leaders from response efforts, distrust of political authorities, and distrust in the healthcare system).
Conclusions
Due to the skepticism against Ebola countermeasures, it is critical to understand widespread beliefs about the disease to implement actions that will be effective, including integrating response with the unmet needs of the population.
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en-affil=Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare
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kn-title=Regulation of Chicken ccn2 Gene by Interaction between RNA cis-Element and Putative trans-Factor during Differentiation of Chondrocytes
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kn-abstract=CCN2/CTGF is a multifunctional growth factor. Our previous studies have revealed that CCN2 plays important roles in both growth and differentiation of chondrocytes and that the 3′-untranslated region (3′-UTR) of ccn2 mRNA contains a cis-repressive element of gene expression. In the present study, we found that the stability of chicken ccn2 mRNA is regulated in a differentiation stage-dependent manner in chondrocytes. We also found that stimulation by bone morphogenetic protein 2, platelet-derived growth factor, and CCN2 stabilized ccn2 mRNA in proliferating chondrocytes but that it destabilized the mRNA in prehypertrophic-hypertrophic chondrocytes. The results of a reporter gene assay revealed that the minimal repressive cis-element of the 3′-UTR of chicken ccn2 mRNA was located within the area between 100 and 150 bases from the polyadenylation tail. Moreover, the stability of ccn2 mRNA was correlated with the interaction between this cis-element and a putative 40-kDa trans-factor in nuclei and cytoplasm. In fact, the binding between them was prominent in proliferating chondrocytes and attenuated in (pre)hypertrophic chondrocytes. Stimulation by the growth factors repressed the binding in proliferating chondrocytes; however, it enhanced it in (pre)hypertrophic chondrocytes. Therefore, gene expression of ccn2 mRNA during endochondral ossification is properly regulated, at least in part, by changing the stability of the mRNA, which arises from the interaction between the RNA cis-element and putative trans-factor.
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en-aut-name=MukudaiYoshiki
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kn-title=Photoelectric dye-based retinal prosthesis (OUReP) as a novel type of artificial retina
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kn-abstract=We have developed the world's first novel type of artificial retina, OUReP (Okayama University Retinal Prosthesis), in which a photoelectric dye that converts light energy into electric potential is covalently bonded to the surface of a polyethylene thin film as an insulator. The receptor that absorbs light and the output device that generates displacement current to stimulate nearby neurons are integrated in a sheet of thin film. It has become possible to measure the surface potential of the artificial retina OUReP using a Kelvin probe that measures the surface potential of semiconductors. When light is turned on and off to the artificial retina OUReP, the surface potential changes rapidly. As the light intensity is increased, the potential change on the surface of the artificial retina becomes larger. As for safety, the artificial retina OUReP was not toxic in all tests for biological evaluation of medical devices. As for efficacy, the artificial retina OUReP was implanted under the retina by vitreous surgery in monkey eyes which had chemically-induced macular degeneration with photoreceptor cell loss. Over the next 6 months, retinal detachment did not occur during the course, and the artificial retina was in contact with the retinal tissue. The amplitude of the visual evoked potential attenuated by macular degeneration recovered 1 month after implantation of the artificial retina, and the recovery of amplitude was maintained until 6 months after the implantation. By using multielectrode array-mounted dish recording system, it has been proved that action potential spikes are induced when the artificial retina is placed on degenerative retinal tissue of retinal dystrophic rats or mice and exposed to light, which is used as an index of the effectiveness of the artificial retina. We have established manufacturing and quality control of the device in a clean room facility, proved the safety and efficacy, and are preparing for first-in-human investigator-initiated clinical trials.
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