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kn-title=Changes in adrenoceptor expression level contribute to the cellular plasticity of glioblastoma cells
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kn-abstract=Glioblastoma cells are known to regulate their cellular plasticity in response to their surrounding microenvironment, but it is not fully understood what factors contribute to the cells' changing plasticity. Here, we found that glioblastoma cells alter the expression level of adrenoreceptors depending on their differentiation stage. Catecholamines are abundant in the central nervous system, and we found that noradrenaline, in particular, enhances the stemness of glioblastoma cells and promotes the dedifferentiation potential of already differentiated glioblastoma cells. Antagonist and RNAi experiments revealed that signaling through alpha 1D-adrenoreceptor is important for noradrenaline action on glioblastoma cells. We also found that high alpha 1Dadrenoreceptor expression was associated with poor prognosis in patients with gliomas. These data suggest that glioblastoma cells increase the expression level of their own adrenoreceptors to alter the surrounding tumor microenvironment favorably for survival. We believe that our findings will contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies for glioblastoma.
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en-keyword=Adrenoceptors
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kn-title=The potential mechanism maintaining transactive response DNA binding protein 43 kDa in the mouse stroke model
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kn-abstract=The disruption of transactive response DNA binding protein 43 kDa (TDP-43) shuttling leads to the depletion of nuclear localization and the cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43. We aimed to evaluate the mechanism underlying the behavior of TDP-43 in ischemic stroke. Adult male C57BL/6 J mice were subjected to 30 or 60 min of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO), and examined at 1, 6, and 24 h post reperfusion. Immunostaining was used to evaluate the expression of TDP-43, G3BP1, HDAC6, and RAD23B. The total and cytoplasmic number of TDP-43–positive cells increased compared with sham operation group and peaked at 6 h post reperfusion after tMCAO. The elevated expression of G3BP1 protein peaked at 6 h after reperfusion and decreased at 24 h after reperfusion in ischemic mice brains. We also observed an increase of expression level of HDAC6 and the number of RAD23B-positive cells increased after tMCAO. RAD23B was colocalized with TDP-43 24 h after tMCAO. We proposed that the formation of stress granules might be involved in the mislocalization of TDP-43, based on an evaluation of G3BP1 and HDAC6. Subsequently, RAD23B, may also contribute to the downstream degradation of mislocalized TDP-43 in mice tMCAO model.
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affil-num=5
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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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en-aut-name=YoshizawaSusumu
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en-aut-name=IshikitaHiroshi
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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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kn-title=Discovery of myeloid zinc finger (MZF) 1 nuclear bodies
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kn-abstract=Myeloid zinc finger 1 (MZF1) is a multifaceted transcription factor that can act either as a transcriptional activator or a gene repressor. We examined its production of nuclear bodies (NBs) and subcellular localization. Proteomic and protein–protein interaction analysis were used to identify its cofactors and interactions. These revealed the presence of MZF1-NBs (intranuclear oligomers containing MZF1). MZF-NBs are similar to some other nuclear bodies, notably promyelocytic leukemia (PML) -NBs in terms of size and morphology. However the two structures appear to be different. MZF-NBs and PML-NBs were found to associate in the nucleus. Both MZF1 and PML are SUMO1-SUMOylated in PC-3 cells. Sumoylated MZF1 can interact with proteins containing SUMO-interaction motifs (SIM) through SUMO-SIM interaction. Interactome analysis revealed that its NBs participate in the stress response (TPR and UBAP2L), protein folding (CALR and ANKRD40), transcription, post-translational modification (TRIM33, ACOT7, CAMK2D, and CAMK2G), and RNA binding (ALURBP and CPSF5).

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en-aut-name=CalderwoodStuart K.
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en-affil=Division of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
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en-keyword=Myeloid zinc finger 1
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en-keyword=Sumoylation
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kn-title=Utility of Surgical Simulation for Tubular Retractor Surgery Using Three-Dimensional Printed Intraventricular Tumor Models: Case Series
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kn-abstract=Objective: The utility of the tubular retractor for deep-seated tumors, including intraventricular tumors, has recently been reported. However, the surgical field’s depth and narrowness can lead to blind spots, and it is crucial to prevent damage to the cortex and white matter fibers in eloquent areas. Therefore, preoperative simulation is critical for tubular retractor surgery. In this study, we investigated the benefits of threedimensional (3D)-printed intraventricular tumor models for tubular retractor surgery.<br>
Methods: Nine patients with intraventricular central neurocytoma who underwent tubular retractor surgery at our institution between March 2013 and August 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Fusion images and 3D-printed intraventricular tumor models were developed from preoperative computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The puncture points of the tubular retractor were simulated using fusion images and 3D-printed intraventricular tumor models by 11 neurosurgeons (3 experts in brain tumors, 2 experts in areas other than brain tumors, and 6 residents). The dispersion of puncture points among 8 neurosurgeons (excluding brain tumor experts) was compared in each simulation model.<br>
Results: These cases were categorized into two groups based on the dispersion of puncture points simulated by fusion images. Puncture point dispersion was markedly smaller in all cases when using 3D-printed intraventricular tumor models compared to simulations solely based on fusion images.<br>
Conclusions: In intraventricular tumor surgery using a tubular retractor, 3D-printed intraventricular tumor models proved more beneficial in preoperative simulation compared to fusion images.
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=A microfluidic paper-based analytical device that uses gelatin film to assay protease activity via time readout
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kn-abstract=Food processing, detergents, and pharmaceuticals frequently employ proteases, which are enzymes that break the chemical bonds of both proteins and peptides. In this work, we developed a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (µPAD) for protease activity assays via time readout. To accomplish this, we folded the µPAD to form layers, then inserted a water-insoluble gelatin film between the layers of paper to form the device. Lamination helps to maintain the gelatin film between the introduction zone, which is the upper layer, and the detection channel, which is the lower layer. Proteases decompose the gelatin film when it enters the introduction zone, which then allows it to flow into the detection channel. The protease activity in the sample solution determines the time required to dissolve the gelatin film, which leads to a linear relationship between the logarithm of the protease concentration and the time required to flow the solution a specific distance on the detection channel. The µPAD was used to measure proteases in concentrations that ranged from 0.25 to 1 mg L−1 for bromelain, 2.5 to 10 mg L−1 for papain, and 1 to 8 mg L−1 for trypsin. The limits of quantification for bromelain, papain, and trypsin were 0.41, 2.7, and 9.2 mg mL−1, respectively. The relative standard deviations for bromelain were smaller than 2 % for concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 mg L−1. We compared the µPAD to a commercially available protease activity assay kit, which relies on quenching fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled casein. Both methods demonstrated the same order of activity: bromelain > papain > trypsin. The proposed device allowed the assay of bromelain in both pineapple pulp and juice, which were stored at room temperature. When first using the proposed device, the bromelain in the pulp gradually lost its activity, while the activity of the bromelain in the juice showed no significant change for five days. The µPAD requires no analytical instruments for quality control and monitoring of the protease activity in food.
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en-aut-name=RenJianchao
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en-aut-name=DanchanaKaewta
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en-aut-name=KanetaTakashi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Microfluidic paper-based analytical device
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en-keyword=Protease
kn-keyword=Protease
en-keyword=Enzyme assay
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en-title=
kn-title=Polyhedral entire solutions in reaction-diffusion equations
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kn-abstract=This paper studies polyhedral entire solutions to a bistable reaction-diffusion equation in Rn. We consider a pyramidal traveling front solution to the same equation in Rn+1. As the speed goes to infinity, its projection converges to an n-dimensional polyhedral entire solution. Conversely, as the time goes to -infinity, an n-dimensional polyhedral entire solution gives n-dimensional pyramidal traveling front solutions. The result in this paper suggests a correlation between traveling front solutions and entire solutions in general reaction-diffusion equations or systems.
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en-aut-name=TaniguchiMasaharu
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en-aut-mei=Masaharu
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Traveling front solution
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en-keyword=Entire solution
kn-keyword=Entire solution
en-keyword=Reaction-diffusion equation
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en-title=
kn-title=Intention and potential determinants of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers at a single university hospital in Japan, 2024–2025 pre-season
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kn-abstract=Background: Financial accessibility has emerged as a significant barrier to vaccine uptake following the cessation of universal public funding for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination programs. This investigation assessed the intention and determinant factors of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Japan in the 2024–2025 pre-season.<br>
Methods: A retrospective survey was conducted utilizing data collected from hospital staff at Okayama University Hospital, Japan, to inform the COVID-19 vaccination strategy in October 2024. The analysis evaluated demographic characteristics, vaccine intention, perceived barriers to vaccination, and maximum acceptable out-of-pocket expenditure.<br>
Results: The study population of 3417 respondents comprised 843 medical doctors (24.7 %), 1131 nurses (33.1 %), 320 other medical staff (9.4 %), 286 dental doctors (8.4 %), and 627 administrative officers (18.3 %). At full cost, 2109 (61.7 %) indicated no intention to receive vaccination, while only 4.4 % expressed willingness to be vaccinated and 33.9 % remained undecided. With total self-payment, the vaccination acceptance rates were the highest and lowest among medical doctors (11.4 %) and nurses (1.0 %), respectively. Cost (38.1 %), followed by safety issues (29.5 %) and concerns regarding efficacy or medical necessity (20.3 %), emerged as the primary barrier. The projected vaccination intention increased to 43.9 % and 54.9 % at reduced self-pay costs of 3000 JPY and 5000 JPY, respectively.<br>
Conclusions: Addressing financial constraints through policy interventions could be effective strategies in increasing overall vaccination coverage among healthcare workers. In addition, providing tailored education on vaccine safety, efficacy, and necessity may further facilitate increased vaccine uptake within this critical population.
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en-aut-name=FujitaYasushi
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en-aut-name=KiguchiTakashi
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en-aut-name=ManabeYohei
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Division of Infection Prevention and Control, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Division of Infection Prevention and Control, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Division of Infection Prevention and Control, Okayama University Hospital
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en-keyword=COVID-19
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kn-title=EGF-induced P-gp expression in tumor vasculature contributes to therapeutic resistance to doxorubicin-PEG-liposomes in mice bearing doxorubicin-resistant B16-BL6 tumors
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kn-abstract=We previously indicated that doxorubicin (DOX)-loaded polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified liposomes (DOX-PEG-liposomes) were therapeutically effective in mice bearing DOX-resistant colon-26 (C26/DOX) tumors, and the efficacy was comparable in mice bearing DOX-sensitive C26 tumors. However, in the current study, DOX-PEG-liposomes exerted no therapeutic activity in DOX-resistant B16-BL6 melanoma (B16/DOX)-bearing mice, although they significantly suppressed DOX-sensitive B16 tumor growth in mice. Although we previously reported that the anti-tumor effects in C26/DOX-bearing mice were derived from the cytotoxic effects of DOX on vascular endothelial cells (VECs) in tumors, the B16/DOX tumor vasculature was not substantially damaged after administration of DOX-PEG-liposomes. In B16/DOX tumors, P-gp expression was significantly induced in the VECs, but not in the C26/DOX tumors, indicating that the high expression of P-gp in the tumor vasculature would be responsible for the lack of therapeutic effect of DOX-PEG-liposomes in B16/DOX-bearing mice. Epidermal growth factor (EGF), a possible induction factor for P-gp expression, was highly expressed in B16/DOX cells and tumor tissues, and significantly induced P-gp expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). The EGF receptor (EGFR) was also highly expressed in B16/DOX tumor VECs, suggesting that the activation of EGF/EGFR signaling may induce P-gp expression in VECs in B16/DOX tumors.
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en-aut-name=MaruyamaMasato
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en-aut-name=UedaTomoki
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en-aut-name=IenakaYusuke
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en-aut-name=TojoHaruka
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en-aut-name=HyodoKenji
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en-aut-name=OgawaraKen-ichi
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en-aut-name=HigakiKazutaka
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aut-affil-num=7
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Eisai Co., Ltd.
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, Kobe Pharmaceutical University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Drug resistance
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kn-title=Repeated sequential administration of pegylated emulsion of SU5416 and liposomal paclitaxel enhances anti-tumor effect in 4T1 breast cancer-bearing mice
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kn-abstract=To improve vascular normalization strategy for intractable triple-negative breast cancer 4T1, we examined the anti-tumor effects of repeated sequential administration of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified emulsion of SU5416 (PE-SU5416), a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor-2 kinase inhibitor, and PEG-modified liposomal paclitaxel (PL-PTX) in mice bearing 4T1 cells. Three sequential administrations (Seq×3) of PE-SU5416 and PL-PTX exhibited significantly higher anti-tumor activity than a single sequential administration (Seq×1). The tumor vasculatures were structurally normalized until after two PE-SU5416 (PE-SU5416×2) or sequential (Seq×2) administrations, while the improvement in vascular function, such as oxygen supply, blood flow, and PEG-liposomal distribution, was evident until after three administrations of PE-SU5416 (PE-SU5416×3) and Seq×3. Although some discrepancies between the structural and functional improvement in tumor vasculatures were observed after PE-SU5416×3 and Seq×3, cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and collagen levels were significantly reduced after PE-SU5416×2, PE-SU5416×3, Seq×2, and Seq×3, suggesting that a possible decrease in interstitial fluid pressure due to the reduction in CAFs and collagen would have compensated for vascular function. Furthermore, PE-SU5416×2, PE-SU5416×3, Seq×2, and Seq×3 significantly decreased tumor growth factor-β (TGF-β), an activator of CAFs, in tumor tissues, suggesting that the reduction in TGF-β levels by PE-SU5416 suppresses CAF activation.
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en-aut-name=MaruyamaMasato
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en-aut-name=ToriiReiya
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=MatsuiHazuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HayashiHiroki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OgawaraKen-ichi
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HigakiKazutaka
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, Kobe Pharmaceutical University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Drug delivery
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en-title=
kn-title=Fraglide-1 from traditional Chinese aromatic vinegar: A natural AhR antagonist for atopic dermatitis
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Traditional Chinese Zhenjiang aromatic vinegar (Kozu) contains Fraglide-1 (FG1), a bioactive lactone with demonstrated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonist and antioxidant activities. This study explored FG1's novel ability to antagonize the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling pathway, which regulates artemin expression and contributes to itching and inflammation in atopic dermatitis. Through molecular docking simulations and cell-based assays in human keratinocytes, we demonstrated FG1's potent antagonistic activity against AhR signaling. FG1 effectively suppressed FICZ-induced inflammatory responses, including artemin expression, with potency (half maximal inhibitory concentration, IC50 = 5.1 μM) comparable to the synthetic antagonist StemRegenin 1 (SR1) while demonstrating a superior safety profile (median lethal concentration, LC50 > 100 μM vs. 27.5 μM for SR1). These findings expand our understanding of bioactive compounds from traditional fermented foods and their regulatory effects on AhR signaling, providing a foundation for future studies on FG1's role in modulating skin inflammation.
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ORCID=

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en-aut-name=KakimaruSaya
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KoreishiMayuko
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=TakagiMasahiro
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en-aut-name=MiyashitaMasahiro
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en-aut-name=MurataYoshiyuki
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en-aut-name=SatohAyano
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en-aut-name=TsujinoYoshio
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aut-affil-num=10
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, 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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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=School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
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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
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University
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kn-title=Characteristics of porcine oocyte-cumulus complexes derived from various sizes of antral follicles and classified by brilliant cresyl blue staining, and developmental competence of the oocytes
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kn-abstract=The present study sought to determine the characteristics of porcine oocyte-cumulus complexes (OCCs) derived from very small and small antral follicles (with less than 1 mm and 1–3 mm in diameter, respectively; VSF and SF) in comparison with controls from medium ones (with 3–6 mm in diameter; MF). Additionally, the present study examined the utility of brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) staining for assessing these OCCs. The incidence of BCB- oocytes in VSF- and SF-derived OCCs was higher than that in MF-derived OCCs. Although the meiotic and developmental competences of BCB+ oocytes from MF were superior to those from VSF and SF, blastocysts were successfully obtained from BCB+ oocytes even derived from VSF. The mean numbers of both total and viable cumulus cells surrounding an oocyte were significantly affected not only by the origin of the OCCs, but also by the BCB status of the oocytes (largest in MF-derived OCCs containing BCB+ oocytes). Although the outer and inner diameters of zona pellucida were affected by the origin of OCCs and the BCB status of oocytes (largest in MF-derived oocytes), the ooplasmic diameter of BCB+ oocytes did not differ among those derived from VSF, SF, and MF. Regardless of the BCB status, the transcriptional levels of G6PD and TKT in cumulus cells decreased during follicular development from VSF to MF, whereas the RPIA mRNA level in cumulus cells of MF-derived BCB+ OCCs was lower than in the others. These results underscore the utility of BCB staining for selecting MF-, SF-, and even VSF-derived OCCs containing oocytes with relatively higher meiotic and developmental competences, as well as the importance of having a sufficient number of healthy cumulus cells expressing genes related to the pentose phosphate pathway at lower levels.
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en-aut-name=VanPhong Ngoc
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Mitochondrial content and mtDNA copy number in spermatozoa and penetrability into oocytes
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kn-abstract=The current narrative review aims to summarize the relation of mitochondrial content (MC) and mitochondrial DNA copy number (MDCN) in spermatozoa with sperm penetrability, and to discuss the various determining factors during the process of spermatogenesis in mammals. There are many potential factors associated with the quantitative alteration of MC and MDCN in male gametes from spermatogenesis to ejaculation. Particularly, spermatogenesis may be the first step to jointly contribute to an incomplete reduction of MC and MDCN in spermatozoon. It appears to be now quite clear that some abnormalities during spermatogenesis and oxidative stress are the main factors highly associated with the quantitative change of MC and MDCN in spermatozoa, consequently affecting sperm quality and their penetrability into oocytes. Currently, a series of proteins contributing to form sperm midpiece during spermatogenesis and cytoplasmic elimination during spermiation have been currently identified. The present review provides insight into how these factors interact with sperm MC and MDCN, and handholds to gain a better understanding of their roles. This review also highlights the uniqueness of normal fertile spermatozoa which have relatively lower MC and MDCN, but have mitochondria that function completely in multiple pivotal physiological pathways.
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en-aut-name=NguyenHai Thanh
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en-aut-name=DoSon Quang
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en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Spermatozoa
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en-keyword=Mitochondria
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kn-title=The antimalarial activity of transdermal N-89 mediated by inhibiting ERC gene expression in P. Berghei-infected mice
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kn-abstract=Through studies of new antimalarial drugs, we identified 1,2,6,7-tetraoxaspiro[7.11]nonadecane (N-89) as a potential drug candidate. Here, we analyzed the antimalarial action of a transdermal formulation (td) of N-89, designed for easy use by children, using Plasmodium berghei-infected mice as a model for malaria patients. The td N-89 or artemisinin (ART) formulation was transdermally administered to P. berghei-infected mice with 0.2–0.4 % parasitemia, twice daily for four days, at an effective dose of 90 % for malaria. Parasitemia was decreased in td N-89 and td ART groups during the drug treatment; then, three of the eight mice in td N-89 group were completely cured without relapse. Additionally, abnormal trophozoites in td N-89 group were observed 8 h after administration and increased up to 24 h. To study the change in endoplasmic reticulum-resident calcium-binding protein (ERC) gene expression with td N-89, we investigated the gene expression of P. berghei ERC (PbERC) after td N-89 treatment. PbERC gene expression was increased time-dependently in control group, and was statistically decreased at 4 and 8 h and then increased similar to that of control group at 12 h in td ART group. In contrast, the expression in td N-89 group was almost steady starting from 0 h. We also studied parasite egress-related genes expression after td N-89 treatment, plasmepsin X, subtilisin-like protease 1 and merozoite surface protein 1, were suppressed at 12 h compared to control group. These results suggest that N-89 affects function of endoplasmic reticulum via regulating gene suppression and subsequently parasite growth is inhibited.
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en-aut-name=DinhThi Quyen
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en-aut-name=MiyoshiShin-ichi
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en-aut-name=MoritaMasayuki
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en-aut-name=KimHye-Sook
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Research Center for Intestinal Health Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Division of International Infectious Diseases Control, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Synthetic antimalarial endoperoxide
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kn-title=Evaluation of small fatigue crack deflection behavior on copper using electron backscatter diffraction and crystal plasticity finite element analysis
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kn-abstract=In this study, it was conducted to observe the propagation behavior of small fatigue cracks generated on the surface of α-brass and pure copper, using an electrodynamic plane bending fatigue testing machine. The EBSD method was also used to analyze the crystal orientation near the bottom of the notch on the surface of the test piece. For each slip system of the grain, we calculated the slip factor, defined as the ratio of resolved shear stresses that considers the singular stress field at the crack tip, and investigated the relationship between the propagation behavior of small cracks and the slip factor. Furthermore, we performed a crystal plasticity finite element analysis (CP-FEM) using a crystal plasticity FEM model created from the grains obtained by the EBSD method to predict the deflection behavior of small fatigue cracks when propagating through the grain boundaries. The results indicated that when a crack propagates across a grain boundary, it is difficult to predict the deflection behavior using slip factors, however, the deflection behavior of a crack can be predicted from the resolved shear stress calculated using CP-FEM, which considers the mechanical interactions between crystal grains.
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en-aut-name=UemoriTakeshi
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en-aut-name=YaguchiKenichi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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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
en-affil=Innovation Center, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
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kn-title=Effectiveness of sensing gloves–applied virtual reality education system on hand hygiene practice: A randomized controlled trial
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kn-abstract=Background: We developed a virtual reality (VR) education system and evaluated its clinical utility for promoting hand hygiene practices.<br>
Methods: This prospective, 2-week, randomized controlled study conducted at Okayama University Hospital, Japan, from November 2023 to January 2024, involved 22 participants (18 medical students and 4 residents). A fully immersive 360° VR system (VIVE Pro Eye) using a head-mounted display and sensing gloves was used to develop 3 health care tasks in a virtual patient room—Environmental Cleaning, Gauze Exchange, and Urine Collection. After monitoring all participants' baseline usage data of portable hand-rubbing alcohol in the first week, we randomly assigned them into 1:1 groups (VR training and video lecture groups). The primary outcome was differences in hand-rubbed alcohol use before and after intervention.<br>
Results: Before the intervention, alcohol use did not significantly differ between both groups. After the intervention, a significant increase in alcohol use was observed in the VR training group (median: 8.2 g vs 16.2 g; P = .019) but not in the video lecture group.<br>
Conclusions: Our immersive 360° VR education system enhanced hand hygiene practices. Infection prevention and control practitioners and digital technology experts must collaborate to advance the development of superior educational devices and content.
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Quality Assurance Center, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Health Data Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Quality Assurance Center, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Infection prevention and control
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kn-title=Reversible chemical modifications of graphene oxide for enhanced viral capture and release in water
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kn-abstract=Detecting low concentrations of viruses in sewage water is crucial for monitoring the spread of emerging viral diseases. However, current detection methods, which involve concentrating viruses using traditional materials such as gauze or cotton, have limitations in effectively accomplishing this task. This study demonstrates that graphene oxide (GO), a two-dimensional carbon material, possesses strong viral adsorption capabilities. However, it lacks efficiency for effective viral release. Therefore, we designed a series of new GO-based materials, which exhibited a viral adsorption similar to pristine GO, while significantly enhancing their release performance by attaching alkyl chains and hydrophilic functional groups. Among the synthesized materials, 1,8-aminooctanol grafted to GO (GO-NH2C8OH) has emerged as the most promising candidate, achieving a viral release rate higher than 50 %. This superior performance can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the alkyl chain and the terminal OH group, which enhances both its affinity for viruses and water dispersibility. Furthermore, we have successfully applied GO-NH2C8OH in a new protocol for concentrating viruses from sewage wastewater. This approach has demonstrated a 200-fold increase in virus concentration, allowing PCR detection of this type of pathogens present in wastewater below the detection limit by direct analysis, underscoring its significant potential for virus surveillance.
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en-aut-name=BiancoAlberto
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en-aut-name=KatayamaHiroyuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KatoTakashi
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=NishinaYuta
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Institut de Chimie, UMR 7177 CNRS, Université de Strasbourg
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Urban Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Research Center for Water Environment Technology, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Carbon nanomaterials
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en-keyword=Functionalization
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en-keyword=Adsorption
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kn-title=Crosstalk between prolactin, insulin-like growth factors, and thyroid hormones in feather growth regulation in neonatal chick wings
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kn-abstract=The elongation of primary feathers in neonatal chicks is delayed by the late-feathering K gene located on the Z chromosome. We recently found that the K gene slows feather growth by reducing the number of functional prolactin (PRL) receptor (PRLR) dimers. In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms by which PRL promotes feather elongation. RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry analyses revealed that PRLRs are predominantly localized in the pulp rather than in the epidermal layer of the feather follicle. Treatment of primary cultured feather pulp cells with PRL increased the expression of mRNAs for insulin-like growth factors (IGFs; IGF-1 and IGF-2) and type 2 deiodinase (DIO2). Furthermore, treatments with IGF-1 and triiodothyronine (T3) reciprocally enhanced the expression of mRNAs for DIO2 and IGFs. Additionally, BrdU staining in neonatal chicks showed that T3 promoted cell proliferation in both the epidermal layer and pulp cells, while this effect was suppressed by an IGF-1 receptor (IGF1R) inhibitor. These findings suggest a novel model in which PRL upregulates IGFs and DIO2 in feather pulp cells, creating a positive feedback loop between IGFs and T3, ultimately leading to the promotion of cell proliferation in both the epidermal layer and the pulp cells by IGFs. This is the first report proposing crosstalk between PRL, thyroid hormone (TH), and IGFs in feather follicles.
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en-aut-name=ShinoharaMasamichi
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en-aut-name=AizawaSayaka
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en-aut-name=TakeuchiSakae
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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 Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=Identification of pennaceous barbule cell factor (PBCF), a novel gene with spatiotemporal expression in barbule cells during feather development
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kn-abstract=Bird contour feathers exhibit a complex hierarchical structure composed of a rachis, barbs, and barbules, with barbules playing a crucial role in maintaining feather structure and function. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying barbule formation is essential for advancing our knowledge of avian biology and evolution. In this study, we identified a novel gene, pennaceous barbule cell factor (PBCF), using microarray analysis, RT-PCR, and in situ hybridization. PBCF is expressed in barbule cells adjacent to the ramus during pennaceous barbule formation, where these cells fuse with the ramus to establish the feather’s branching structure. PBCF expression occurs transiently after melanin pigmentation of the barbule plates but before the expression of barbule-specific keratin 1 (BlSK1). Orthologues of PBCF, predicted to be secreted proteins, are conserved across avian species, with potential homologues detected in reptiles, suggesting an evolutionary lineage-specific adaptation. Additionally, PBCF is expressed in non-vacuolated notochord cells and the extra-embryonic ectoderm of the yolk sac, hinting at its broader developmental significance. The PBCF gene produces two mRNA isoforms via alternative splicing, encoding a secreted protein and a glycophosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored membrane-bound protein, indicating functional versatility. These findings suggest that PBCF may be involved as an avian-specific extracellular matrix component in cell adhesion and/or communication, potentially contributing to both feather development and embryogenesis. Further investigation of PBCF’s role in feather evolution and its potential functions in other vertebrates could provide new insights into the interplay between development and evolution.
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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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kn-title=S-adenosylmethionine and S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine metabolism is involved in the sperm motility and in vitro fertility rate in mouse
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kn-abstract=Increased fragmentation of sperm DNA has been implicated in male infertility. Folate deficiency results in impaired methionine synthesis, depletion of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) levels, an increase in S-adenosyl-l-homocysteine (SAH) levels, and increased DNA fragmentation. Disruption of the dynamic balance between SAM and SAH may also contribute, although the details of this process are not yet fully understood. We investigated the localization of SAM, SAH, and S-adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase (SAHH), and whether SAM/SAH metabolism contributes to sperm motility and fertilization rate. SAM, SAH, and SAHH levels were assessed in the acrosome, midpiece, and tail of spermatozoa. Chemical inhibition of SAM/SAH metabolism and extracellular SAH significantly decreased the straight-line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), and amplitude lateral head displacement (ALH) of sperm cells, which were thus unable to swim forward and perform oscillatory movements in place. This significantly reduced the fertilization rate. Therefore, the disruption of the SAM/SAH balance may contribute to male infertility.
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en-keyword=SAM/SAH metabolism
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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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en-aut-name=KakimaruSaya
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en-aut-name=SakamotoMika
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en-aut-name=NakamuraYoshimasa
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en-aut-name=AndoHideya
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en-aut-name=TsujinoYoshio
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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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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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
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Okayama University of Science
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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
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Antioxidant
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en-title=
kn-title=Environmental water in Kolkata is suitable for the survival of Vibrio cholerae O1
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kn-abstract=Many patients with cholera emerge in Kolkata, India throughout the year. Such emergency indicates that cholera toxin-producing Vibrio cholerae O1 (toxigenic V. cholerae O1) are widespread in Kolkata. This suggests that the suitable conditions for replication of toxigenic V. cholerae O1 is provided in Kolkata. In previous studies, we found that the replication rate of toxigenic V. cholerae O1 is low in the low ionic aqueous solution. Then we measured the ion concentration in the environmental water of Kolkata. As a control, we measured them in Japanese environmental water. The ion concentration in the environmental water of Kolkata was significantly high. Then, we examined the survival of toxigenic V. cholerae O1 in groundwater from Kolkata and found that V. cholerae O1 survive for long time in the solution but not in the solution diluted with Milli Q water. In addition, we found that V. cholerae O1 proliferated in environmental water of Kolkata to which a small amount of nutrient was added, but did not grow in the environmental water diluted with water to which the same amount of nutrient was added. These results indicate that the environmental water from Kolkata is suitable for survival of V. cholerae O1.
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en-aut-name=TakahashiEizo
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en-aut-name=KitaharaKei
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en-aut-name=MiyoshiShin-ichi
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en-aut-name=ChowdhuryGoutam
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en-aut-name=MukhopadhyayAsish K.
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en-aut-name=DuttaShanta
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OchiSadayuki
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en-aut-name=OkamotoKeinosuke
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Collaborative Research Center of Okayama University for Infectious Diseases in India
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Collaborative Research Center of Okayama University for Infectious Diseases in India
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences of Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=4
en-affil=National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases
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affil-num=5
en-affil=National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases
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affil-num=6
en-affil=National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Health Pharmacy, Yokohama University of Pharmacy
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences of Okayama University
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en-keyword=Environmental water
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en-keyword=Ion
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en-keyword=Prevalence
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en-title=
kn-title=Epidemiology and clinical features of patients with tick bites in the Japanese spotted fever-endemic zone
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kn-abstract=Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the epidemiology and clinical features of tick bites in a Japanese spotted fever (JSF)-endemic area.<br>
Method: The clinical records of patients with tick bites were retrospectively reviewed based on a survey conducted at Numakuma Hospital, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan, from 2016 to 2023. Data on basic characteristics, visit dates, residential address, exposure activities, tick-bite sites, and prophylactic antimicrobial prescriptions for each patient with tick bites were collected at the JSF hotspot hospital.<br>
Results: A total of 443 patients with tick bites visited the hospital, of which data on 305 cases (68.8 %) were reviewed. The median age of these patients was 71 years, with a higher proportion of women (63.0 %). One-third of the patients had a preceding history of working in fields, whereas two-thirds had entered mountains or agricultural fields. Nearly 90 % of the patients visited the hospital from April to August, and the most common bite sites were the lower extremities (45.1 %). Most patients (76.1 %) resided in the southern area of Numakuma Hospital. Nearly all patients were prescribed prophylactic antibiotics (minocycline in 87.8 % of cases), and none subsequently developed JSF.<br>
Conclusion: Continued surveillance of patients with tick bites is warranted to better understand changes in the clinical impact of tick-borne diseases.
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=SumidaTakaomi
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KawamataOsamu
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HidaniYoshimi
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Numakuma Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Numakuma Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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en-keyword=Global warming
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dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=20241203
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Clinical and microbiological characteristics of high-level daptomycin-resistant Corynebacterium species: A systematic scoping review
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction: Corynebacterium species potentially develop high-level daptomycin resistance (HLDR) shortly after daptomycin (DAP) administration. We aimed to investigate the clinical and microbiological characteristics of HLDR Corynebacterium infections.<br>
Methods: We first presented a clinical case accompanied by the results of a comprehensive genetic analysis of the isolate, and then performed a systematic scoping review. Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews, we searched for articles with related keywords, including “Corynebacterium”, “Daptomycin", and "Resistance”, in the MEDLINE and Web of Science databases from the database inception to October 25, 2024. Clinical case reports and research articles documenting the isolation of HLDR Corynebacterium species, defined by a minimum inhibitory concentration of DAP at ≥256 μg/mL, were deemed eligible for this review.<br>
Results: Of 80 articles screened, seven case reports detailing eight cases of HLDR Corynebacterium infections, as well as five research articles, were included. C. striatum was the most common species (7/9 cases, 77.8 %), and prosthetic device-associated infections accounted for 66.7 % of the cases. Duration of DAP administration before the emergence of HLDR isolates ranged from 5 days to 3 months; three-quarters of the cases developed within 17 days. Three HLDR isolates were genetically confirmed to have an alteration in pgsA2. The majority of the patients were treated with either glycopeptides or linezolid, with favorable outcomes. In vitro experiments confirmed that C. striatum strains acquire the HLDR phenotype at higher rates (71 %–100 %) within 24 h of incubation, compared to other Corynebacterium strains.<br>
Conclusion: DAP monotherapy, especially for prosthetic device-associated infections, can result in the development of HLDR Corynebacterium. Additional research is warranted to investigate the clinical implications of this potentially proliferating antimicrobial resistant pathogen.
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en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
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en-aut-name=TsujiShuma
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en-aut-name=IioKoji
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=AkazawaHidemasa
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en-aut-name=MatsushitaOsamu
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en-aut-name=OtsukaFumio
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Bacteriology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Microbiology Division, Clinical Laboratory, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Bacteriology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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en-keyword=Antimicrobial resistance
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dt-pub=20250220
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kn-title=Oral Inflammation and Microbiome Dysbiosis Exacerbate Chronic Graft-versus-host Disease
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kn-abstract=Magnesium (Mg) isotopes are regarded as a sensitive tracer to the contribution from subducted serpentinites and carbonates. However, the source, distribution, and controlling factors of the Mg isotope composition of arc magmas remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the intra-arc and inter-arc variations in Mg isotope compositions of volcanic rocks from two typical cold subduction zones [NE Japan (NEJ) and Izu arcs] and a typical hot subduction zone [SW Japan (SWJ) arc] to address the question. The volcanic rocks from the frontal-arc regions of NEJ and Izu have isotopically heavy Mg (δ26Mg = –0.20 to –0.08 ‰) compared to the mantle-like δ26Mg values of most of volcanic rocks from SWJ and the rear regions of NEJ and Izu arcs (–0.28 to –0.17 ‰). It is also worth noting that NEJ arc includes samples with δ26Mg values (–0.61 to –0.39 ‰) significantly lower than the mantle, but similar to the < 110 Ma intra-continental basalts from eastern China, which is the first observation in modern arc rocks. No obvious effects of post-eruptive alteration, fractional crystallization, partial melting, or the addition of silicate-rich sediment and oceanic crust components could be identified in the Mg isotope compositions of these volcanic rocks. By contrast, the correlations between the δ26Mg values and the proxy for serpentinite component (i.e., 11B/10B and Nb/B ratios) indicate that the component exerts a strong control on the Mg-isotopic signature of these arc rocks. Considering metamorphic reactions in subduction lithologies under P-T conditions postulated for these arcs, the variations in δ26Mg values of these arc magmas are unlikely to have been controlled by dehydration of serpentinites in subducted oceanic lithosphere (slab serpentinite). Instead, the high-δ26Mg values of frontal-arc rocks are delivered by the fluids from serpentinite formed in the lowermost part of the sub-arc mantle (mantle wedge serpentinite) in channelized flow. Comparatively, such a high-δ26Mg signature is invisible in volcanic rocks from rear-arc regions of NEJ and Izu, and the entire SWJ, suggesting that the major Mg carriers in subducted serpentinites (e.g., talc, chlorite, and serpentine) were broken down completely before subducted slabs reached the depth beneath these volcanoes. Moreover, the volcanic rocks with low δ26Mg values from the rear arc of NEJ are characterized by high La/Yb and U/Nb ratios as well as low Ti/Eu, Ti/Ti*, and Hf/Hf* ratios, suggesting the involvements of carbonates in their magma sources. The quantitative modeling suggests that < 20 % of sedimentary carbonate (dolomite) was recycled into their mantle source, revealing that Mg-rich carbonate could be incorporated into a deep mantle wedge at rear-arc depths of 150–400 km in subduction zones.
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affil-num=2
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kn-title=Capturing chronological variation in L2 speech through lexical measurements and regression analysis
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kn-abstract=This study aims to bridge gaps in current research by analyzing a longitudinal spoken learner corpus of low-proficiency English learners. We investigated the chronological variation in lexical measurements in second language (L2) speaking production, focusing on data from 104 low-proficiency learners elicited eight times over 23 months. Our findings show that measures such as the number of different words and type-token ratio are effective indicators of L2 speaking development, whereas the use of sophisticated vocabulary was not significantly correlated with learning duration. These results suggest that in the early stages of L2 acquisition, speaking skills are influenced primarily by lexical variation. This finding underscores the importance of lexical variation as a key factor in novice-level L2 speaking proficiency.
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kn-title=Human Papillomavirus vaccination awareness and uptake among healthcare students in Japan
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kn-abstract=Background: The vaccination rate for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) has remained significantly low in Japan because of the administrative suspension of active recommendation. This study investigates the awareness and uptake of the HPV vaccine among healthcare students in Japan following the reinstatement of active recommendation for young women in April 2022.<br>
Methods: A web-based survey was administered to 2567 healthcare students from Okayama and Shujitsu Universities in Japan in July 2023. The survey assessed participants' backgrounds, immunization status, awareness of vaccine recommendations, and knowledge of cervical cancer across various demographics, including sex, academic year, and department (Medicine, Health Science, Pharmaceutical, and Dentistry).<br>
Results: The response rate was 36.3 % (933 students; 181 male, 739 female, and 13 unspecified gender). The overall immunization rate among female students was 55.6 %, with higher rates observed in medical (73.8 %) and dental (63.0 %) students. Awareness of the government's change in vaccine recommendation was notably high among female and senior male students. Over half of the female students (54.7 %) reported receiving vaccinations based on their parents' advice. Among those unvaccinated but interested in future immunization, concerns about adverse reactions (47.4 %) and challenges in scheduling vaccinations (29.1 %) were predominant.<br>
Conclusion: Healthcare students exhibited a higher HPV vaccination rate than the general population. Ongoing education to improve vaccine literacy is crucial for augmenting HPV vaccination rates in Japan.
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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
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Loss of Nr4a1 ameliorates endothelial cell injury and vascular leakage in lung transplantation from circulatory-death donor
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kn-abstract=Background: Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) stands as a major trigger for primary graft dysfunction (PGD) in lung transplantation (LTx). Especially in LTx from donation after cardiac death (DCD), effective control of IRI following warm ischemia (WIRI) is crucial to prevent PGD. This study aimed to identify the key factors affecting WIRI in LTx from DCD.<br>
Methods: Previously reported RNA-sequencing dataset of lung WIRI was reanalyzed to identify nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1 (NR4A1) as the immediate early gene for WIRI. Dynamics of NR4A1 expression were verified using a mouse hilar clamp model. To investigate the role of NR4A1 in WIRI, a mouse model of LTx from DCD was established using Nr4a1 knockout (Nr4a1−/−) mice.<br>
Results: NR4A1 was located around vascular cells, and its protein levels in the lungs increased rapidly and transiently during WIRI. LTｘ from Nr4a1−/− donors significantly improved pulmonary graft function compared to wild-type donors. Histological analysis showed decreased microvascular endothelial cell death, neutrophil infiltration, and albumin leakage. Evans blue permeability assay demonstrated maintained pulmonary microvascular barrier integrity in grafts from Nr4a1−/− donors, correlating with diminished pulmonary edema. However, NR4A1 did not significantly affect the inflammatory response during WIRI, and IRI was not suppressed when a wild-type donor lung was transplanted into the Nr4a1−/− recipient.<br>
Conclusions: Donor NR4A1 plays a specialized role in the positive regulation of endothelial cell injury and microvascular hyperpermeability. These findings demonstrate the potential of targeting NR4A1 interventions to alleviate PGD and improve outcomes in LTx from DCD.
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en-affil=Department of Cell Growth and Tumor Regulation, Proteo-Science Center (PROS), Ehime University
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Exogenous expression of PGC-1α during in vitro maturation impairs the developmental competence of porcine oocytes
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kn-abstract=Objectives of the current study were to examine the effects of exogenous expression of PGC-1α, which is a transcription factor responsive for controlling mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication, mitochondria quantity control, mitochondrial biogenesis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) maintenance, in porcine oocytes during in-vitro maturation (IVM) on the developmental competence, as well as mitochondrial quantity and function. Exogenous over-expression of PGC-1α by injection of the mRNA construct into oocytes 20 h after the start of IVM culture significantly increased the copy number of mtDNA in the oocytes, but reduced the incidences of oocytes matured to the metaphase-II stage after the IVM culture for totally 44 h and completely suppressed the early development in vitro to the blastocyst stage following parthenogenetic activation. The exogenous expression of PGC-1α also significantly induced spindle defects and chromosome misalignments. Furthermore, markedly higher ROS levels were observed in the PGC-1α-overexpressed mature oocytes, whereas mRNA level of SOD1, encoded for a ROS scavenging enzyme, was decreased. These results conclude that forced expression of PGC-1α successfully increase mtDNA copy number but led to increased ROS production, evidently by downregulation of SOD1 gene expression, inducement of spindle aberration/chromosomal misalignment, and consequently reduction in the meiotic and developmental competences of porcine oocytes.
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=The impact of cumulus cell viability and pre-culture with the healthy cell mass on brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) staining assessment and meiotic competence of suboptimal porcine oocytes
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kn-abstract=Objectives of the present study were to investigate the characteristics including glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity, as determined by Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) staining, of suboptimal porcine oocytes and to enhance the meiotic competence of those through pre-culture with cumulus cell masses (CCMs). Percentage of oocyte-cumulus complexes (OCCs) derived from small follicles (SF; <3 mm in diameter) containing the oocytes that were assessed as BCB-negative (BCB-) was significantly higher than those derived from medium follicles (MF; 3–6 mm in diameter). Degrees of dead cumulus cells were significantly higher in OCCs containing BCB- oocytes, regardless of the origin of OCCs (MF vs. SF), than those containing BCB-positive (BCB+) ones. Exposing OCCs containing BCB+ oocytes to the apoptosis inducer, carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenylhydrazone, for 20 h significantly induced the transition to BCB- and meiotic progression of exposed OCCs were significantly reduced in both SF and MF derived ones. Transit of BCB- oocytes to BCB+ was induced when OCCs were pre-cultured with CCMs of MF derived OCCs containing BCB+ oocytes for 20 h before IVM. This pre-culture also significantly increased the meiotic competence of BCB- oocytes, particularly in SF derived ones. However, reactive oxygen species levels were significantly higher in BCB+ oocytes as compared with BCB- ones, regardless of pre-culture with CCMs, whereas no significant differences were found in the ATP contents among the treatment groups. In conclusion, the BCB result of oocytes could be regulated by the healthy status and content of surrounding cumulus cells and the meiotic competence of suboptimal BCB- porcine oocytes is improved by pre-culture with healthy CCMs.
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en-aut-name=DoSon Quang
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en-aut-name=NguyenHai Thanh
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en-aut-name=WakaiTakuya
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en-aut-name=FunahashiHiroaki
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Cryptococcal prostatitis in an immunocompromised patient with tocilizumab and glucocorticoid therapy: A case report
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kn-abstract=Cryptococcus prostatitis is an uncommon manifestation of cryptococcal infection that occurs mostly in immunocompromised patients. Tocilizumab, an anti-interleukin-6 receptor monoclonal antibody, has been associated with an increased risk of cryptococcal infections. However, there have been no documented cases of cryptococcal prostatitis in patients receiving tocilizumab therapy. We report a case of cryptococcal prostatitis in a 72-year-old man treated with glucocorticoids and tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis. The patient presented dysuria and his serum level of prostate-specific antigen was elevated. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a prostate mass, and a prostate biopsy was performed, leading to a pathologic diagnosis of cryptococcal prostatitis. Fungal cultures for blood and urine were negative, while the cryptococcal antigen for both serum and urine showed positive results. There were no particular findings in the pulmonary and central nervous systems. The patient was successfully treated with oral fluconazole (400 mg/day) and was discharged. Although cryptococcal prostatitis is a rare entity, clinicians should note that an immunosuppressed patient may develop such a difficult-to-diagnose disease.

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en-aut-name=KatoAtsushi
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Bacteriology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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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affil-num=7
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=8
en-affil=Department of Pathology and Oncology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Microbiology Division, Clinical Laboratory, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Cryptococcosis
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en-keyword=Fluconazole
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en-keyword=Glucocorticoids
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en-title=
kn-title=Currency portfolios and global foreign exchange ambiguity
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=This study investigates whether cross-sectional global foreign exchange (FX) ambiguity impacts currency portfolios. We observe that, in contrast to FX volatility, high FX ambiguity leads to high currency carry returns. We also reveal that FX ambiguity is weakly associated with the highest interest rate portfolio, but strongly related to the second highest interest rate portfolio. These results suggest that FX ambiguity captures elements of uncertainty that are not captured by FX volatility. In addition, FX ambiguity is not linked to returns on currency momentum and value portfolios.
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en-aut-name=AsanoTakao
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en-aut-mei=Takao
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en-aut-name=CaiXiaojing
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en-aut-name=SakemotoRyuta
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Faculty of Economics, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Faculty of Economics, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Faculty of Economics and Business, Hokkaido University
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en-keyword=Currency portfolio
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kn-title=Initial trial of three‑lead wearable electrocardiogram monitoring in a full marathon
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kn-abstract=Sudden cardiac arrest during exercise can occur without prior warning signs at rest, highlighting the importance of monitoring for its prevention. To detect the signs of ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery anomalies, ST changes must be detected using three‑lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) corresponding to each region of the three coronary artery branches. We conducted ECG monitoring of five runners during a marathon using a wearable three‑lead ECG device (e-skin ECG; Xenoma Inc., Tokyo, Japan). Data without noise or artifacts were successfully collected for one of five runners during the entire marathon. Within the initial hour of the marathon, poor electrode adhesion to the skin hindered the data collection for the remaining four runners, which resulted in significantly decreased acquisition rate compared with the first hour (86.7 ± 13.4 % to 37.3 ± 36.9 %, p = 0.028). Couplets of premature ventricular contractions with clear ECG waveforms in the three leads were detected in one runner during the marathon. Further device improvements are necessary to enable marathon runners to obtain ECGs efficiently without affecting their performance. This study also demonstrated the potential applications of three‑lead wearable ECG monitoring for other short-duration sports and remote home-based cardiac rehabilitation.
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en-aut-mei=Kenta
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aut-affil-num=1
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OozawaSusumu
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en-aut-name=OusakaDaiki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KurokoYosuke
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en-aut-name=KasaharaShingo
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Clinical Safety, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Pharmacology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Science
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Science
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kn-title=Laparoscopic resection for oesophageal duplication cyst: A case report
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction: Oesophageal duplication cyst is a congenital malformation and rare tumour, clinically manifesting as dysphagia, epigastric pain, or respiratory distress. Duplicate cysts associated with abscess formation or mediastinal penetration and malignancies have been reported, necessitating surgical resection. <br>
Presentation of case: A 55-year-old woman had chest discomfort for 1 year. Preoperative imaging, including computed tomography (CT), upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound, revealed a tumour extending from the anterior wall to the lesser curvature of the near the oesophagogastric junction (OGJ) and a suspected mural nodule within the tumour. Contrast-enhanced CT revealed a cystic nodule on the wall of the lesser curvature of the OGJ, with an unclear boundary between the cystic nodule and the oesophageal wall. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an isointense signal on T1-weighted imaging and hyperintensity on T2weighted imaging. Laparoscopic lower oesophagectomy and proximal gastrectomy with lymph node dissection were performed to the confirm mucinous cyst. Pathological findings revealed a cystic lesion in the muscularis propria of the OGJ filled with mucinous components and lined with multilayered columnar epithelial cells. The cyst was diagnosed as a duplicate without malignancy. <br>
Discussion: Since the border between the cyst and the oesophageal walls was unclear, and the cyst potentially contained a malignant component, instead of cystectomy, lower oesophagectomy and proximal gastrectomy with lymph node dissection were performed with oesophagogastric anastomosis using the double-flap technique, tailored specifically for OGJ cancer. <br>
Conclusions: Oesophageal duplication cysts are rare. Lower oesophagectomy and proximal gastrectomy are selective surgical approaches for cyst duplication at the OGJ.
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en-aut-mei=Tomohiro
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en-aut-name=NomaKazuhiro
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en-aut-name=KawasakiKento
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en-aut-name=HashimotoMasashi
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en-aut-name=TanabeShunsuke
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aut-affil-num=5
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en-aut-name=FujiwaraToshiyoshi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Oesophageal duplication cyst
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dt-pub-year=2024
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kn-title=Regional-scale evaluation of tertiary irrigation system in Muda Irrigation Scheme from space
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kn-title=A randomized, open-label, clinical trial examined the effects of canagliflozin on albuminuria and eGFR decline using an individual pre-intervention eGFR slope
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kn-abstract=Demonstrating drug efficacy in slowing kidney disease progression requires large clinical trials when targeting participants with an early stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this randomized, parallel-group, open-labeled trial (CANPIONE study), we assessed the effect of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor canagliflozin using the individual’s change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) slope before (pre-intervention slope) and during treatment (chronic slope). We randomly assigned (1:1) participants with type 2 diabetes, urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) of 50 to under 300 mg/g, and an eGFR of at least 45 ml/min/1.73m2 to receive canagliflozin or guideline-recommended treatment except for SGLT2 inhibitors (control). The first and second primary outcomes were the geometric mean percentage change from baseline in UACR and the change in eGFR slope, respectively. Of 98 randomized participants, 96 received at least one study treatment. The least-squares mean change from baseline in log-transformed geometric mean UACR was significantly greater in the canagliflozin group than the control group (between group-difference, −30.8% (95% confidence interval −42.6 to −16.8). The between-group difference (canagliflozin group – control group) of change in eGFR slope (chronic – pre-intervention) was 4.4 (1.6 to 7.3) ml/min/1.73 m2 per year, which was more pronounced in participants with faster eGFR decline. In summary, canagliflozin reduced albuminuria and the participant-specific natural course of eGFR decline in participants with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria. Thus, the CANPIONE study suggests that the within-individual change in eGFR slope may be a novel approach to determine the kidney protective potential of new therapies in early stages of CKD.
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affil-num=23
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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-title=Petrological characterization for material provenance of haniwa earthenware from mounded tombs in the Kibi region, Japan
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kn-abstract=To determine the provenance of the materials used in the production of haniwa earthenware unearthed from mounded tombs (kofun) in the Kibi region (modern Okayama Prefecture) during the Kofun period (late 3rd – 6th century CE) of Japan, we carried out petrological analyses of haniwa sherds, including optical microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and electron-probe analysis. The 25 haniwa sherds analyzed from 12 representative mounded tombs are composed of mineral and rock inclusions with variable grain size set in a clay matrix. The dominant inclusions are quartz, K-feldspar, and plagioclase, associated with minor amounts of amphibole, volcanic glass, and granitic rocks in all the haniwa sherds, and small amounts of hornfels, quartz rock, and accessory minerals, including mica, ilmenite, and chromite, in some of the sherds. Amphibole and plagioclase have compositional variations indicative of the mixing of tephra and granitic components. The compositions of volcanic glass inclusions are similar to those of the Aira-Tanzawa and Kikai-Akahoya tephras widely distributed in southwestern Japan. Bulk chemical compositions show magmatic differentiation trends, which are variable between individual tombs. From these results, it is concluded that the paste materials of haniwa in the Kibi region were commonly derived from weathered granitic rocks mixed with minor amounts of three widespread tephras. The variations of chemical and mineralogical compositions are probably the reflection of local geologic settings, suggesting the presence of specific mining sites of paste materials around each tomb. The mining sites could be located at the bases of hills of granitic rocks covered by widespread tephras and in some cases, near the flood plain of big river systems.
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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=Detailed regimens for the prolonged β-lactam infusion therapy
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kn-abstract=A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated the efficacy and safety of prolonged versus intermittent β-lactam infusion in adult sepsis patients. The findings revealed a significant decrease in all-cause mortality and marked clinical success in the prolonged infusion group. Unfortunately, however, the manuscript lacked data and discussion for the specific regimens of prolonged β-lactam infusion defined in the included 15 RCT studies, which are herein additionally provided. Excluding one RCT, all protocols adopted a continuous infusion for the prolonged treatment. Except for three RCTs, dosages and timings of bolus injection were clearly defined. The total daily antibiotic dose for the continuous therapy was equivalent to those recommended for intermittent therapy. We believe this supplementary data aids clinicians in providing prolonged β-lactam infusions, contributing to enhanced treatment outcomes for patients suffering from severe sepsis or septic shock.
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affil-num=1
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kn-abstract=We report a challenging and uncommon case involving a 53-year-old Japanese man with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage caused by a meningocele in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus. Our innovative treatment approach involved a combination of transpterygoid and endoscopic modified medial maxillectomy techniques, with special emphasis on the preservation of the sphenopalatine artery. This strategic preservation was pivotal to the successful use of the ipsilateral nasoseptal flap for reconstruction, which played a crucial role in the prevention of postoperative CSF leakage. Otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons collaborated to perform the bath-plugging technique; effective collaboration was instrumental to the success of the procedure. This report highlights significant advancement from conventional frontal craniotomy to a more sophisticated endoscopic technique, shows the importance of meticulous surgical planning and execution, emphasizes careful preservation of critical anatomical structures during complex neurosurgical and otolaryngological procedures, and underscores the evolving landscape of surgical approaches for managing complex medical conditions.
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kn-title=Protracted coronavirus disease 2019 after chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy successfully treated with sequential multidrug therapy
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kn-abstract=A 56-year-old woman who received CD19 chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy for refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma developed severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and was treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in April 2022. However, she experienced persistent fatigue and cough and fever in June. Computed tomography revealed bilateral ground-glass opacities (GGO), and the patient was treated with corticosteroids for organizing pneumonia after COVID19. Partial improvement was observed, but new GGO appeared despite corticosteroid therapy. Genome analysis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 detected Omicron variant BA.1.1.2, which was prevalent at the time of initial infection. The patient was diagnosed with protracted COVID-19 and was treated with remdesivir, molnupiravir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, and tixagevimab/cilgavimab. These treatments appeared to contribute to the improvement of protracted COVID-19.
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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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
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Revisiting the hormonal control of sexual dimorphism in chicken feathers
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kn-abstract=Sexual dimorphism in plumage is widespread among avian species. In chickens, adult females exhibit countershading, characterized by dull-colored round feathers lacking fringe on the saddle, while adult males display vibrant plumage with deeply fringed bright feathers. This dimorphism is estrogen-dependent, and administering estrogen to males transforms their showy plumage into cryptic female-like plumage. Extensive studies have shown that estrogen’s role in female plumage formation requires thyroid hormone; however, the precise mechanisms of their interaction remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the roles of estrogen and thyroid hormone in creating sexual dimorphism in the structure and coloration of saddle feathers by administering each hormone to adult males and observing the resulting changes in regenerated feathers induced by plucking. RT-PCR analysis revealed that the expression of type 3 deiodinase (DIO3), responsible for thyroid hormone inactivation, correlates with fringing. Estrogen suppressed DIO3 and agouti signaling protein (ASIP) expression while stimulating BlSK1, a marker of barbule cells, resulting in female-like feathers with mottled patterns and lacking fringes. Administration of thyroxine (T4) stimulated BlSK1 and proopiomelanocortin (POMC) expression, with no effect on ASIP, leading to the formation of solid black feathers lacking fringes. Triiodothyronine (T3) significantly increased POMC expression in pulp cells in culture. Taken together, these findings suggest that estrogen promotes the formation of solid vanes by suppressing DIO3 expression, while also inducing the formation of mottled patterns through inhibition of ASIP expression and indirect stimulation of melanocortin expression via changes in local T3 concentration. This is the first report describing molecular mechanism underlying hormonal crosstalk in creating sexual dimorphism in feathers.
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en-aut-name=TakeuchiSakae
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Melanocortin
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en-title=
kn-title=A randomized, open-label phase II study on the preventive effect of goshajinkigan against peripheral neuropathy induced by paclitaxel-containing chemotherapy: The OLCSG2101 study protocol
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kn-abstract=Background: Paclitaxel (PTX) is an essential cytotoxic anticancer agent and a standard treatment regimen component for various malignant tumors, including advanced unresectable non-small cell lung cancer, thymic cancer, and primary unknown cancers. However, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) caused by PTX is a significant adverse event that may lead to chemotherapy discontinuation and deterioration of the quality of life (QOL). Although treatment modalities such as goshajinkigan (GJG), pregabalin, and duloxetine are empirically utilized for CIPN, there is no established evidence for an agent as a preventive measure. We designed a randomized phase II trial (OLCSG2101) to investigate whether prophylactic GJG administration can prevent the onset of CIPN induced by PTX.<br>
Methods: This study was designed as a two-arm, prospective, randomized, multicenter phase II trial. The patients will be randomly assigned to either the GJG prophylaxis arm (Arm A) or the GJG non-prophylaxis arm (Arm B), using cancer type (lung cancer or not) and age (<70 years or not) as adjustment factors. A total of 66 patients (33 in each arm) will be enrolled.<br>
Discussion: The results of this study may contribute to better management of CIPN, which can enable the continuation of chemotherapy and maintenance of the patient's QOL.<br>
Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the certified review board of Okayama University (approval no. CRB21-005) on September 28, 2021. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences.<br>
Trial registration: Japan Registry of Clinical Trials (registration number jRCTs061210047).
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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=Reduction with zinc - Impact on the determination of nitrite and nitrate ions using microfluidic paper-based analytical devices
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kn-abstract=We used a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (mu PAD) to investigate the influence that zinc reduction exerts on the determination of nitrite and nitrate ions in natural water samples. The mu PAD consists of layered channels for the reduction of nitrate to nitrite with zinc powder and the subsequent detection of nitrite with Griess reagent. The amount of zinc, number of layers, and reaction time for the reduction were optimized to obtain an intense signal for nitrate. Initially, the sensitivity to nitrate corresponded to 55% that of nitrite, which implied an incomplete reduction. We found, however, that zinc decreased the sensitivity to nitrite in both the mu PAD and spectrophotometry. The sensitivity to nitrite was decreased by 48% in spectrophotometry and 68% in the mu PAD following the reaction with zinc. One of the reasons for the decreased sensitivity is attributed to the production of ammonia, as we elucidated that both nitrite and nitrate produced ammonia via the reaction with zinc. The results suggest that the total concentration of nitrite and nitrate must be corrected by constructing a calibration curve for nitrite with zinc, in addition to developing curves for nitrate with zinc and for nitrite without zinc. Using these calibration curves, the absorbance at different concentration ratios of nitrite and nitrate ions could be reproduced via calculation using the calibration curves with zinc for nitrite and nitrate. Eventually, the developed mu PAD was applied to the determination of nitrite and nitrate ions in natural water samples, and the results were compared with those using a conventional spectrophotometric method. The results of the mu PAD are in good agreement with those of conventional spectrophotometry, which suggests that the mu PAD is reliable for the measurement of nitrite and nitrate ions in natural water samples.
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en-aut-name=HinoEiichi
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en-aut-name=DateYusuke
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en-aut-name=AokiKaoru
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en-aut-name=KanetaTakashi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=National Institute of Technology, Yonago College
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affil-num=4
en-affil=National Institute of Technology, Yonago College
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affil-num=5
en-affil=National Institute of Technology, Yonago College
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affil-num=6
en-affil=National Institute of Technology, Yonago College
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Okayama University
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en-keyword=Microfluidic paper-based analytical device
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en-title=
kn-title=Functional analysis of N-terminal propeptide in the precursor of Vibrio vulnificus metalloprotease by using cell-free translational system
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kn-abstract=Vibrio vulnificus is a human pathogen causing fatal septicemia with edematous and hemorrhagic skin damage. Among multiple virulence factors, an extracellular metalloprotease termed as V. vulnificus protease (VVP) is known to play a crucial role in eliciting the skin damage. The mature VVP (413 aa) is composed of two domains, the N-terminal core domain with proteolytic activity and the C-terminal domain mediates efficient attachment to protein substrates. However, VVP is produced as an inactive precursor (609 aa) with a signal peptide (24 aa) and propeptide (172 aa). In order to clarify the function of propeptide, a series of DNA fragments encoding the VVP precursor and its various domains were designed and the proteins were expressed in vitro by using cell-free translational system. The results indicated that the propeptide might function as an intramolecular chaperon to promote the proper folding of both N-terminal and C-terminal domains. The obtained results also suggest that the propeptide, itself was unstable and thus digested easily by the enzymes present in cell lysate used for cell-free system. Additionally, the C-terminal domain in VVP found to inhibit the folding of the N-terminal domain in absence of propeptide.
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en-aut-name=KawaseTomoka
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en-aut-name=MiuraFumi
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en-aut-name=DebnathAnusuya
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en-aut-name=ImakuraKinuyo
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en-aut-name=MiyoshiShin-ichi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Vibrio vulnificus
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cd-vols=
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start-page=126156
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dt-pub-year=2024
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en-title=
kn-title=Kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers after booster vaccinations during an Omicron surge in Japan
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kn-abstract=Background: Despite the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and waning immunity after initial vaccination, data on antibody kinetics following booster doses, particularly those adapted to Omicron subvariants like XBB.1.5, remain limited. This study assesses the kinetics of anti-spike protein receptor-binding domain (S-RBD) IgG antibody titers post-booster vaccination in a Japanese population during the Omicron variant epidemic.<br>
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in Bizen City, Japan, from November 2023 to January 2024. Participants included residents and workers aged ≥18 years, with at least three COVID-19 vaccinations. Antibody levels were measured from venous blood samples. The study analyzed 424 participants and 821 antibody measurements, adjusting for variables such as age, sex, underlying conditions, and prior infection status. Mixed-effects models were employed to describe the kinetics of log-transformed S-RBD antibody titers.<br>
Results: The study found that S-RBD antibody titers declined over time but increased with the number of booster vaccinations, particularly those adapted to Omicron and its subvariant XBB.1.5 (Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron-compatible: 0.156, 95%CI −0.032 to 0.344; Pfizer-BioNTech XBB-compatible: 0.226; 95%CI −0.051 to 0.504; Moderna Omicron-compatible: 0.279, 95%CI 0.012 to 0.546; and Moderna XBB-compatible: 0.338, 95%CI −0.052 to 0.728). Previously infected individuals maintained higher antibody titers, which declined more gradually compared to uninfected individuals (coefficient for interaction with time 0.006; 95%CI 0.001 to 0.011). Sensitivity analyses using Generalized Estimating Equations and interval-censored random intercept model confirmed the robustness of these findings.<br>
Conclusions: The study provides specific data on antibody kinetics post-booster vaccination, including the XBB.1.5-adapted vaccine, in a highly vaccinated Japanese population. The results highlight the importance of considering individual demographics and prior infection history in optimizing vaccination strategies.
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoNaomi
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en-aut-mei=Naomi
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SasakiAyako
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KadowakiTomoka
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aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

en-aut-name=MitsuhashiToshiharu
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=TakaoSoshi
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en-aut-mei=Soshi
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=YorifujiTakashi
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aut-affil-num=6
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=SARS-CoV-2
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en-keyword=Vaccine
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kn-title=Mesoporous carbon with extremely low micropore content synthesized from graphene oxide modified with alkali metal nitrates
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=High-temperature thermal exfoliation is a simple, rapid, and cost-efficient method for transforming graphene oxide (GO) materials into reduced graphene oxide (rGO) materials. In this study, GO materials were dispersed with alkali metal nitrates (MNO3), leading to the preparation of porous rGO materials characterized by high specific surface area (SSA) and pore volume via high-temperature thermal exfoliation. Experimental data indicate that the metal cations of MNO3 tend to react directly with the oxygen functional groups (OFG) of GO, modulating the OFG content. Simultaneously, nitrate anions have preferential interaction with alkali metal ions and adhere to the surface of the GO. The presence of MNO3 on the surface of GO facilitates the thermal exfoliation process and leads to the formation of structures with an extremely high proportion of mesoporous content. The isothermal gas adsorption results show that the exfoliation efficiency of the samples activated with different nitrate salts decreases in the order rGO-KNO3 > rGO-NaNO3 > rGO-LiNO3. Among these samples, rGO modified with KNO3 exhibited the greatest exfoliation efficiency, with a mesopore-to-micropore volume ratio of 22.4, more than 1.7 times that of rGO. Its SSA and pore volume were 359 m2 g−1 and 1.26 cm3 g−1, respectively. These values significantly surpass those of rGO. Our research findings demonstrate that activation with MNO3 significantly increases the SSA and pore volume of the GO material after high-temperature annealing.
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en-aut-name=LiZhao
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en-aut-mei=Zhao
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en-aut-name=ToyotaMoeto
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OhkuboTakahiro
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aut-affil-num=3
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Mesoporous carbon
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en-keyword=Oxygen functional groups
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en-keyword=Activation
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start-page=804
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dt-pub=20249
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kn-title=Augmented humoral response to third and fourth dose of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines in lung transplant recipients
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background: Since lung transplant recipients (LTRs) exhibit low immunogenicity after two doses of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines, optimal vaccine strategies for SARS-CoV-2 are required in LTRs. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of the third and fourth doses of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines in LTRs.<br>
Methods: We conducted a single-center study of 73 LTRs and 23 healthy controls (HCs). Participants received two-to-four doses of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines. The LTRs were divided into three groups based on the number of vaccine dose. IgG titers against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein were measured, and adverse events were assessed. Factors associated with humoral response were analyzed using univariate and multivariate analyses.<br>
Results: The Dose 4 group (n = 27) had a higher humoral response rate (P = 0.018) and higher levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody (P = 0.04) than the Dose 2 group (n = 14). The Dose 3 group (n = 32) had lower humoral response rates (P = 0.005) and levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody (P = 0.0005) than the HCs (n = 23) even after the same dose. Systemic adverse events were milder in the LTRs than in the HCs (P < 0.05). Increased number of vaccine dose was identified as a predictor of positive humoral response (P = 0.021).<br>
Conclusion: Booster doses of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines may enhance humoral response with mild adverse events in LTRs. Repeated vaccination might be warranted for LTRs to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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en-keyword=Adverse events
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en-keyword=COVID-19
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kn-title=Resolvin D2-induced reparative dentin and pulp stem cells after pulpotomy in a rat model
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kn-abstract=Introduction: Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is performed to preserve dental pulp. However, the biocompatibility of the existing materials is of concern. Therefore, novel materials that can induce pulp healing without adverse effects need to be developed. Resolvin D2 (RvD2), one of specialized pro-resolving mediators, can resolve inflammation and promote the healing of periapical lesions. Therefore, RvD2 may be suitable for use in VPT. In the present study, we evaluated the efficacy of RvD2 against VPT using in vivo and in vitro models.<br>
Methods: First molars of eight-week-old male Sprague–Dawley rats were used for pulpotomy. They were then divided into three treatment groups: RvD2, phosphate-buffered saline, and calcium hydroxide groups. Treatment results were assessed using radiological, histological, and immunohistochemical (GPR18, TNF-α, Ki67, VEGF, TGF-β, CD44, CD90, and TRPA1) analyses. Dental pulp-derived cells were treated with RvD2 in vitro and analyzed using cell-proliferation and cell-migration assays, real-time PCR (Gpr18, Tnf-α, Il-1β, Tgf-β, Vegf, Nanog, and Trpa1), ELISA (VEGF and TGF-β), immunocytochemistry (TRPA1), and flow cytometry (dental pulp stem cells: DPSCs).<br>
Results: The formation of calcified tissue in the pulp was observed in the RvD2 and calcium hydroxide groups. RvD2 inhibited inflammation in dental pulp cells. RvD2 promoted cell proliferation and migration and the expression of TGF-β and VEGF in vitro and in vivo. RvD2 increased the number of DPSCs. In addition, RvD2 suppressed TRPA1 expression as a pain receptor.<br>
Conclusion: RvD2 induced the formation of reparative dentin, anti-inflammatory effects, and decreased pain, along with the proliferation of DPSCs via the expression of VEGF and TGF-β, on the pulp surface in pulpotomy models.
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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=Crystal plasticity analysis of fatigue crack initiation site considering crystallographic orientation in Ti-22V-4Al alloy
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kn-abstract=In this study, plane bending fatigue tests were conducted on Ti-22V-4Al alloy, a beta-type titanium alloy, to examine the fatigue crack initiation behavior in detail. In addition, the prediction of fatigue crack initiation points was investigated from the perspectives of the Schmidt factor (SF) and crystal plasticity finite element method (CP-FEM). The slip system contributing to fatigue crack initiation can be accurately predicted by assessing the magnitude relationship of SF. Also, this prediction is already indicated in a lot of paper by using out of component of slip activity. However, the location where the fatigue crack will occur can be not estimated by SF on polycrystalline. Therefore, prediction of grains where fatigue cracks will occur could be achieved with high accuracy by constructing a CP-FEM that considers the mechanical interaction of polycrystals and grain boundary. Utilizing advanced methodologies such as CP-FEM and numerical calculation techniques, it is strictly investigated that the factors influencing fatigue crack initiation in polycrystalline materials. Our research concluded the understanding of fatigue crack initiation on polycrystal grains by considering the mechanical interaction of polycrystals and grain boundary.
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en-aut-name=HirazumiKoki
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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kn-title=Cefazolin inoculum effect in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates
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kn-abstract=We investigated the prevalence and characteristics of Cefazolin inoculum effect (CInE) among clinical MSSA isolates in Japan. Although 35.5 % (39 isolates) were positive for the blaZ gene, none met the phenotypic criteria for CInE. Our findings suggested a very low prevalence of CInE among MSSA isolates in our clinical setting.
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
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kn-title=Virtual indigo carmine chromoendoscopy images: A novel modality for peroral cholangioscopy using artificial intelligence technology (with video)
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kn-abstract=Background and Aims: Accurately diagnosing biliary strictures is crucial for surgical decisions, and although peroral cholangioscopy (POCS) aids in visual diagnosis, diagnosing malignancies or determining lesion margins via this route remains challenging. Indigo carmine is commonly used to evaluate lesions during GI endoscopy. We aimed to establish the utility of virtual indigo carmine chromoendoscopy (VICI) converted from POCS images using artificial intelligence.<br>
Methods: This single-center, retrospective study analyzed 40 patients with biliary strictures who underwent POCS using white-light imaging (WLI) and narrow-band imaging (NBI). A cycle-consistent adversarial network was used to convert the WLI into VICI of POCS images. Three experienced endoscopists evaluated WLI, NBI, and VICI via POCS in all patients. The primary outcome was the visualization quality of surface structures, surface microvessels, and lesion margins. The secondary outcome was diagnostic accuracy.<br>
Results: VICI showed superior visualization of the surface structures and lesion margins compared with WLI (P < .001) and NBI (P < .001). The diagnostic accuracies were 72.5%, 87.5%, and 90.0% in WLI alone, WLI and VICI simultaneously, and WLI and NBI simultaneously, respectively. WLI and VICI simultaneously tended to result in higher accuracy than WLI alone (P = .083), and the results were not significantly different from WLI and NBI simultaneously (P = .65).<br>
Conclusions: VICI in POCS proved valuable for visualizing surface structures and lesion margins and contributed to higher diagnostic accuracy comparable to NBI. In addition to NBI, VICI may be a novel supportive modality for POCS.
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=12
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affil-num=14
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kn-title=Inverse genetics tracing the differentiation pathway of human chondrocytes
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kn-abstract=Objective: Mammalian somatic cells can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) via the forced expression of Yamanaka reprogramming factors. However, only a limited population of the cells that pass through a particular pathway can metamorphose into iPSCs, while the others do not. This study aimed to clarify the pathways that chondrocytes follow during the reprogramming process.<br>
Design: The fate of human articular chondrocytes under reprogramming was investigated through a time-coursed single-cell transcriptomic analysis, which we termed an inverse genetic approach. The iPS interference technique was also employed to verify that chondrocytes inversely return to pluripotency following the proper differentiation pathway.<br>
Results: We confirmed that human chondrocytes could be converted into cells with an iPSC phenotype. Moreover, it was clarified that a limited population that underwent the silencing of SOX9, a master gene for chondrogenesis, at a specific point during the proper transcriptome transition pathway, could eventually become iPSCs. Interestingly, the other cells, which failed to be reprogrammed, followed a distinct pathway toward cells with a surface zone chondrocyte phenotype. The critical involvement of cellular communication network factors (CCNs) in this process was indicated. The idea that chondrocytes, when reprogrammed into iPSCs, follow the differentiation pathway backward was supported by the successful iPS interference using SOX9.<br>
Conclusions: This inverse genetic strategy may be useful for seeking candidates for the master genes for the differentiation of various somatic cells. The utility of CCNs in articular cartilage regeneration is also supported.
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kn-title=Evaluation of the trend of set-up errors during the treatment period using set-up margin in prostate radiotherapy
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kn-abstract=Accurate information on set-up error during radiotherapy is essential for determining the optimal number of treatments in hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This necessitates careful control by the radiotherapy staff to assess the patient's condition. This study aimed to develop an evaluation method of the temporal trends in a patient's specific prostate movement during treatment using image matching and margin values. This study included 65 patients who underwent prostate volumetric modulated arc therapy (mean treatment time, 87.2 s). Set-up errors were assessed using bone, inter-, and intra-fraction marker matching across 39 fractions. The set-up margin was determined by dividing the four periods into 39 fractions using Stroom's formula and correlation coefficient. The intra-fraction set-up error was biased in the anterior-superior (AS) direction during treatment. The temporal trend of set-up errors during radiotherapy slightly increased based on bone matching and inter-fraction marker matching, with a 1.6-mm difference in the set-up margin fractions 11 to 20. The correlation coefficient of the mean prostate movement during treatment significantly decreased in the superior-inferior direction, while remaining high in the left-right and anterior-posterior directions. Image matching contributed significantly to the improvement of set-up errors; however, careful attention is needed for prostate movement in the AS direction, particularly during short treatment times. Understanding the trend of set-up errors during the treatment period is essential in numerical information sharing on patient condition and evaluating the margins for tailored hypo-fractionated radiotherapy, considering the facility's image-guided radiation therapy technology.
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kn-title=Neurogenesis impairment with glial activation in the hippocampus-connected regions of intracerebroventricular streptozotocin-injected mice
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kn-abstract=Adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus and subventricular zone (SVZ) is impaired by intracerebroventricular administration of streptozotocin (icv-STZ) to rodents. Although neural cells in the several brain regions which connect with the hippocampus or SVZ is thought to be involved in the adult neurogenesis, few studies have investigated morphological alterations of glial cells in these areas. The present study revealed that icv-STZ induces reduction of neural progenitor cells and a dramatic increase in reactive astrocytes and microglia especially in the hippocampus and various hippocampus-connected brain areas. In contrast, there was no significant neuronal damage excluding demyelination of the stria medullaris. The results indicate the hippocampal neurogenesis impairment of this model might be occurred by activated glial cells in the hippocampus, or hippocampus-connected regions.
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Medical Neurobiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Medical Neurobiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Postnatal longitudinal analysis of serum nitric oxide and eosinophil counts in extremely preterm infants
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kn-abstract=Background: Nitric oxide (NO) may be related to the pathogenesis of several morbidities in extremely preterm infants, including late-onset adrenal insufficiency. However, eosinophilia is observed under pathological conditions with adrenal insufficiency. Therefore, this study explored postnatal changes in NO levels and eosinophil counts in extremely preterm infants with and without morbidities.<br>
Methods: Nineteen extremely preterm infants with a median gestational age of 27.0 weeks and median birth weight of 888 g were enrolled in this study. Serum levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and peripheral blood eosinophil counts were measured at birth and every 2 weeks thereafter. Morbidities of the study group were diagnosed using a single criterion.<br>
Results: Serum NOx levels (mean ± standard deviation) were 22.5 ± 14.9 μmol/L, 51.2 ± 23.7 μmol/L, 42.4 ± 15.2 μmol/L, and 33.8 ± 9.4 μmol/L at birth and 2, 4, and 6 weeks of age, respectively. The serum NOx level at 2 weeks of age was significantly higher than that at birth and 6 weeks of age. Eosinophil counts, which increase with adrenal insufficiency, were measured simultaneously and were 145 ± 199/μL, 613 ± 625/μL, 466 ± 375/μL, and 292 ± 228/μL at birth and 2, 4, and 6 weeks of age, respectively. These values showed that the eosinophil count was significantly higher at 2 weeks of age than at birth and 6 weeks of age. The serum NOx level of infants without chorioamnionitis was significantly increased at 4 weeks of age, and the eosinophil count of infants with necrotizing enterocolitis was significantly increased at 2 weeks of age. No correlation with the NOx level or eosinophil count was observed in infants with late-onset circulatory collapse.<br>
Conclusion: The postnatal serum NOx level and eosinophil count were significantly correlated with each other and peaked at 2 weeks of age.
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
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kn-title=Bacterial DNA and serum IgG antibody titer assays for assessing infection of human-pathogenic and dog-pathogenic Porphyromonas species in dogs
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kn-abstract=Periodontal disease is highly prevalent in both humans and dogs. Although there have been reports of cross-infection of periodontopathic bacteria, methods for assessing it have yet to be established. The actual status of cross-infection remains to be seen. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of bacterial DNA and serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody titer assays to assess infection of human-pathogenic and dog-pathogenic Porphyromonas species in dogs. Four experimental beagles were used for establishing methods. Sixty-six companion dogs at veterinary clinics visiting for treatment and prophylaxis of periodontal disease were used and divided into healthy, gingivitis, and periodontitis groups. Periodontal pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Porphyromonas gulae were investigated as target bacteria. DNA levels of both bacteria were measured using species-specific primers designed for real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Serum IgG titers of both bacteria were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).<br>
PCR primers were confirmed to have high sensitivity and specificity. However, there was no relationship between the amount of bacterial DNA and the severity of the periodontal disease. In addition, dogs with periodontitis had higher IgG titers against both bacteria compared to dogs in the healthy and gingivitis groups; there was cross-reactivity between the two bacteria. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis of IgG titers against both bacteria showed high sensitivity (>90 %) and specificity (>75 %). Since both bacteria were distinguished by DNA assays, the combination of these assays may be useful in the evaluation of cross-infection.
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en-affil=Department of Animal Resources, Advanced Science Research Center, Okayama University
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kn-abstract=Innovative solutions that address global challenges such as water scarcity and soil erosion are critical for maintaining sustainable agriculture. Due to their water-absorbing and soil-binding properties, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) can be applied to soil to enhance soil water retention and aggregate stability. In this study, we analyzed the effects of the drying temperature, dosage, irrigation water quality, and soil type on the efficacy of CNFs. Our results revealed that CNF dried at 5 degrees C is more effective at absorbing water than others, and adding 1% CNF enhanced soil water content up to 98%. The CNF samples absorbed water due to their hydrophilic molecular groups and morphological structure, as confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. CNF addition increased the soil volumetric water content and prolonged water retention by 22 days in the paddy soil samples, highlighting its potential for drought-prone areas. Furthermore, irrigation water quality, such as pH and cation values, influenced the interactions between CNF and water molecules, suggesting adjustments to the water retention curve. In its hydrated state, CNF promotes colloid flocculation and binds to soil particles, thereby strengthening the bonds crucial for aggregate formation and stability. CNF enhanced macro-aggregate formation by up to 48% and 59% in the masa and paddy soil samples, respectively. Our study emphasizes the potential of CNF for water conservation, soil health, and overall agricultural sustainability.
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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
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Soil amendments
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kn-title=The effectiveness of palliative middle meningeal artery embolization prior to craniotomy for large acute epidural hematoma: A case report
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kn-abstract=Introduction and importance: Acute epidural hematoma is typically managed with craniotomy. However, there are a few reports on transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) as an adjunctive therapy. <br>
Case presentation: A 70-year-old female with no obvious history of trauma was transported to our hospital. Computed tomography scan revealed an epidural hematoma of approximately 80 ml with a midline shift of 5 mm. We decided to perform an emergency craniotomy. However, the operating room (OR) was already occupied by a scheduled surgery and it would take 30 min to an hour to prepare it. We opted to wait for our OR, considering that, even if the patient was transferred to another hospital, it would take time for the craniotomy to commence. <br>
Clinical discussion: We performed TAE for the middle meningeal artery (MMA) as a palliative measure to prevent hematoma enlargement. The MMA was selectively embolized with 20 % n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA), resulting in no hematoma enlargement or observed complications. The criteria for endovascular treatment of acute epidural hematoma are not yet well-established. This case demonstrates the potential role of endovascular treatment for large acute epidural hematomas in carefully selected patients. <br>
Conclusion: If there is a time gap before craniotomy, TAE could be considered a viable option for large acute epidural hematomas as a palliative intervention before craniotomy.
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en-aut-name=TakahashiYu
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en-aut-name=KuramotoSatoshi
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en-aut-name=NishihiroShingo
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en-aut-name=IchikawaTomotsugu
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affil-num=1
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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
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital
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en-keyword=Acute epidural hematoma
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kn-title=Salivary buffering capacity is correlated with umami but not sour taste sensitivity in healthy adult Japanese subjects
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kn-abstract=Objective: Saliva serves multiple important functions crucial for maintaining a healthy oral and systemic environment. Among them, the pH buffering effect, which is primarily mediated by bicarbonate ions, helps maintain oral homeostasis by neutralizing acidity from ingested foods. Therefore, higher buffering capacity, reflecting the ability to neutralize oral acidity, may influence taste sensitivity, especially for sour taste since it involves sensing H+ ions. This study aims to explore the relationship between salivary buffering capacity and taste sensitivities to the five basic tastes in healthy adult humans.<br>
Design: Eighty seven healthy adult students participated in this study. Resting saliva volume was measured using the spitting method. The liquid colorimetric test was used to assess salivary buffering capacity. The whole-mouth taste testing method was employed to determine the recognition threshold for each tastant (NaCl, sucrose, citric acid, quinine-HCl, monosodium glutamate).<br>
Results: Taste recognition thresholds for sour taste as well as sweet, salty, and bitter tastes showed no correlation with salivary buffering capacity. Interestingly, a negative relationship was observed between recognition threshold for umami taste and salivary buffering capacity. Furthermore, a positive correlation between salivary buffering capacity and resting saliva volume was observed.<br>
Conclusions: Salivary buffering capacity primarily influences sensitivity to umami taste, but not sour and other tastes.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Oral Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Oral Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=1
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en-title=日本におけるフレイルと全死亡及び死因別死亡の関連について
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en-aut-name=MATSUORumi
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affil-num=1
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en-title=二重抗血小板療法は好中球細胞外トラップを阻害することで、肝内胆管癌の微小肝転移を抑制する
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affil-num=1
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kn-title=Photochemical synthesis and solvatochromic fluorescence behavior of imide-fused phenacenes
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kn-abstract=Chrysenes, picene, fulminene, modified with imide, bromo, and amino functionalities, were synthesized through Mallory photoreaction as the key step, and their electronic spectra were investigated. Fluorescence spectra of chrysene-diimide CHRDI and bromo-substituted phencanene-imides, BrCHRI, BrPICI, BrFULI were dependent on solvent polarity to display appreciable fluorescence color changes. The solvatofluorochromic behavior was analyzed by conventional relationships between Stokes shift and solvent polarity parameters, such as Lippert-Mataga and Bilot-Kawski equations. The results indicated that the solvatofluorochromism was derived from the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) nature in the excited state. Theoretical studies using time-dependent density-functional theory revealed that the phenacene-imide molecules in the fluorescent state possessed ICT characters between the strongly electron-withdrawing imide moiety and moderately electron-donating phenacene cores. Amino-substituted chrysene-imide NH2CHRI showed fluorescence band in a red region (λFL = 618 nm) in toluene with a very large Stokes shift (Δ nu= 7630 cm−1) suggesting that the molecule in the fluorescent state was highly polarized. The present results indicate that phenacenes would provide potential platforms for constructing future functional fluorophores through an appropriate functionalization.
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ORCID=

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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OkamotoHideki
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Division of Molecular Science, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Gunma University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Phenacene
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kn-title=Surgical repair for a parahiatal hernia with an esophageal hiatal hernia: A case report and literature review
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction and importance: A parahiatal hernia (PH) is a rare diaphragmatic hernia (DH) adjacent to but separated from the esophageal hiatus. The surgical repair for PH needs primary suture closure or complicated hernioplasty and the addition of an anti-reflux procedure. This report describes a case of PH with a symptomatic esophageal hiatal hernia managed using three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy. <br>
Case presentation: A 65-year-old woman with back pain and breathlessness was referred to our hospital for a DH. Computed tomography showed a diaphragmatic defect on the left side of the esophageal hiatus. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and 24-hour esophageal impedance-pH monitoring showed a symptomatic esophageal hiatal hernia. Laparoscopic repair for both hernias was performed using 3D laparoscopy. The DH orifice was located in the left crus of the diaphragm, and it was separated from the esophageal hiatus. These findings showed that this DH was a PH. The PH was repaired with primary suturing, and a hiatoplasty was performed. Toupet fundoplication was performed with a 270 degrees posterior wrap of the gastric fornix. The patient has remained asymptomatic a year after surgery without any complications. <br>
Clinical discussion: 3D laparoscopy provides significant advantages in surgeries requiring precise suturing. PH repairs require complex procedures, including mesh repair or suturing. Approximately 44 % of PH cases also necessitate fundoplication. 3D laparoscopy was useful for the present case. <br>
Conclusions: A rare PH and a symptomatic type 1 hiatal hernia were repaired with 3D laparoscopy, which is helpful for PH treatment in cases requiring complicated procedures.
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en-aut-name=TakahashiYosuke
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en-aut-name=NomaKazuhiro
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en-aut-name=HashimotoMasashi
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ORCID=

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en-aut-name=TanabeShunsuke
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en-aut-name=FujiwaraToshiyoshi
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-abstract=A strong relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dysfunction has been the focus of increasing attention in aging societies. In the present study, we examined the long-term effect of scallop-derived plasmalogen (sPlas) on vascular remodeling-related proteins in the brain of an AD with cerebral hypoperfusion (HP) mouse model. We demonstrated, for the first time, that cerebral HP activated the axis of the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE)/phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (pSTAT3)/provirus integration site for Moloney murine leukemia virus 1 (PIM1)/nuclear factor of activated T cells 1 (NFATc1), accounting for such cerebral vascular remodeling. Moreover, we also found that cerebral HP accelerated pSTAT3-mediated astrogliosis and activation of the nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, probably leading to cognitive decline. On the other hand, sPlas treatment attenuated the activation of the pSTAT3/PIM1/NFATc1 axis independent of RAGE and significantly suppressed NLRP3 inflammasome activation, demonstrating the beneficial effect on AD.
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Alzheimer's disease
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en-keyword=Hypoperfusion
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en-keyword=Cerebral vascular remodeling
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kn-title=Exploration of urine metabolic biomarkers for new-onset, untreated pediatric epilepsy: A gas and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry-based metabolomics study
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kn-abstract=Objective: The discovery of objective indicators for recent epileptic seizures will help confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy and evaluate therapeutic effects. Past studies had shortcomings such as the inclusion of patients under treatment and those with various etiologies that could confound the analysis results significantly. We aimed to minimize such confounding effects and to explore the small molecule biomarkers associated with the recent occurrence of epileptic seizures using urine metabolomics.<br>
Methods: This is a multicenter prospective study. Subjects included pediatric patients aged 2 to 12 years old with new-onset, untreated epilepsy, who had had the last seizure within 1 month before urine collection. Controls included healthy children aged 2 to 12 years old. Those with underlying or chronic diseases, acute illnesses, or recent administration of medications or supplements were excluded. Targeted metabolome analysis of spot urine samples was conducted using gas chromatography (GC)- and liquid chromatography (LC)-tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS).<br>
Results: We enrolled 17 patients and 21 controls. Among 172 metabolites measured by GC/MS/MS and 41 metabolites measured by LC/MS/MS, only taurine was consistently reduced in the epilepsy group. This finding was subsequently confirmed by the absolute quantification of amino acids. No other metabolites were consistently altered between the two groups.<br>
Conclusions: Urine metabolome analysis, which covers a larger number of metabolites than conventional biochemistry analyses, found no consistently altered small molecule metabolites except for reduced taurine in epilepsy patients compared to healthy controls. Further studies with larger samples, subjects with different ages, expanded target metabolites, and the investigation of plasma samples are required.
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en-aut-name=SaigusaDaisuke
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en-aut-name=InoueTakushi
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en-aut-name=TokorodaniChiho
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en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Kochi Health Sciences Center
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Shiga Medical Center for Children
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en-affil=Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Amino acids
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kn-title=Size, polyglycerol grafting, and net surface charge of iron oxide nanoparticles determine their interaction and toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans
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kn-abstract=The widespread application of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) in environmental remediation has raised public concerns about their toxicity to aquatic organisms. Although appropriate surface modification can mitigate the ecotoxicity of NPs, the lack of polymer coating to inhibit toxicity completely and the insufficient knowledge about charge effect hinder the development of safe nanomaterials. Herein, we explored the potential of polyglycerol (PG) functionalization in alleviating the environmental risks of NPs. Iron oxide NPs (ION) of 20, 100, and 200 nm sizes (IONS, IONM and IONL, respectively) were grafted with PG to afford ION-PG. We examined the interaction of ION and ION-PG with Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) and found that PG suppressed non-specific interaction of ION with C. elegans to reduce their accumulation and to inhibit their translocation. Particularly, IONS-PG was completely excluded from worms of all developmental stages. By covalently introducing sulfate, carboxyl and amino groups onto IONS-PG, we further demonstrated that positively charged IONS-PG-NH3+ induced high intestinal accumulation, cuticle adhesion and distal translocation, whereas the negatively charged IONS-PG-OSO3– and IONS-PG-COO– were excreted out. Consequently, no apparent deleterious effects on brood size and life span were observed in worms treated by IONS-PG and IONS-PG bearing negatively charged groups. This study presents new surface functionalization approaches for developing ecofriendly nanomaterials.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Nutrition, Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology, Osaka Metropolitan University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=iron oxide nanoparticles
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en-keyword=C. elegans
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kn-title=Vibriosis in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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kn-abstract=Objectives: South Asia remains home to foodborne diseases caused by the Vibrio species. We aimed to compile and update information on the epidemiology of vibriosis in South Asia. <br>
Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for studies related to vibriosis in South Asia published up to May 2023. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled isolation rate of non-cholera-causing Vibrio species. <br>
Results: In total, 38 studies were included. Seven of these were case reports and 22 were included in the meta-analysis. The reported vibriosis cases were caused by non-O1/non-O139 V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus, V. fluvialis, and V. vulnificus. The overall pooled isolation rate was 4.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.0-5.0%) in patients with diarrhea. Heterogeneity was high (I-2 = 98.0%). The isolation rate of non-O1/non-O139 V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. fluvialis were 9.0 (95% CI 7.0-10.0%), 1.0 (95% CI 1.0-2.0%), and 2.0 (95% CI: 1.0-3.0%), respectively. Regarding V. parahaemolyticus, O3:K6 was the most frequently isolated serotype. Cases peaked during summer. Several studies reported antibiotic-resistant strains and those harboring extended-spectrum beta-lactamases genes. <br>
Conclusions: This study demonstrates a high burden of infections caused by non-cholera-causing Vibrio species in South Asia.
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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=Social Work Institute
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=First-principles molecular dynamics simulations for the properties of boron-doped tetrahedral amorphous carbon
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kn-abstract=Based on first-principles molecular dynamics (FPMD) simulations combined with a liquid quenching method, we study the effects of boron doping at 0 %, 2 %, 4 %, 6 % on the properties of tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) with an initial density of 3.0 g/cm3. The results of bond structures and internal stress show the promotion of graphitization with increase in the concentration of boron doping. In addition, simulation of electronic states reveals that the Fermi level shifts to valence band and the intensity of density of electronic states near Fermi level increases with the boron concentration increasing. A covalent bond formation between carbon and boron atoms is also shown by analyzing projected densities of electronic states (PDOS) and electron density distribution. The results of electronic state and bond formation strongly indicate that the boron-doped ta-C is like a p-type semiconductor. The present simulation results provide useful information for deeper understanding on the physical properties of boron-doped ta-C.
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en-aut-name=YokoyaTakayoshi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Boron-doped tetrahedral amorphous carbon
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kn-title=Radiation evaluation assay using a human three-dimensional oral cancer model for clinical radiation therapy.
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kn-abstract=With the development of various radiation -based cancer therapies, radiobiological evaluation methods instead of traditional clonogenic assays with monolayer single cell culture are required to bridge gaps in clinical data. Heterogeneity within cancer tissues is the reason for bridging the gap between basic and clinical research in cancer radiotherapy. To solve this problem, we investigated an evaluation assay using a three-dimensional (3D) model of cancer tissue. In this study, a 3D model consisting of tumor and stromal layers was used to compare and verify radiobiological effects with conventional two-dimensional (2D) methods. A significant difference in the response to radiation was observed between the 2D and 3D models. The relative number of cancer cells decreased with X-ray dose escalations in the 2D and 3D models. In contrast, the relative number of normal cells was quite different between the 2D and 3D models. Considering the ability of cells to recover from radiation-induced damage, the histological results of the 3D model were reflected in the clinical data. Histopathological analysis using a 3D model is a potential method for evaluating radiobiological effects on the tumor and tumor margins.
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en-aut-name=SercombeLucie
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en-aut-mei=Lucie
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=IgawaKazuyo
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=IzumiKenji
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Biomedical Engineering Department, Grenoble Institute of Technology
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Neutron Therapy Research Center, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Division of Biomimetics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University
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en-keyword=Oral cancer model
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en-keyword=3D-cell culture
kn-keyword=3D-cell culture
en-keyword=Radiation therapy
kn-keyword=Radiation therapy
en-keyword=Histopathological assay
kn-keyword=Histopathological assay
en-keyword=Radiobiological evaluation
kn-keyword=Radiobiological evaluation
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start-page=100510
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dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=202403
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kn-title=Nuclear SphK2/S1P signaling is a key regulator of ApoE production and Aβ uptake in astrocytes
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kn-abstract=The link between changes in astrocyte function and the pathological progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has attracted considerable attention. Interestingly, activated astrocytes in AD show abnormalities in their lipid content and metabolism. In particular, the expression of apolipoprotein E (ApoE), a lipid transporter, is decreased. Because ApoE has anti-inflammatory and amyloid β (Aβ)-metabolizing effects, the nuclear receptors, retinoid X receptor (RXR) and LXR, which are involved in ApoE expression, are considered promising therapeutic targets for AD. However, the therapeutic effects of agents targeting these receptors are limited or vary considerably among groups, indicating the involvement of an unknown pathological factor that modifies astrocyte and ApoE function. Here, we focused on the signaling lipid, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), which is mainly produced by sphingosine kinase 2 (SphK2) in the brain. Using astrocyte models, we found that upregulation of SphK2/S1P signaling suppressed ApoE induction by both RXR and LXR agonists. We also found that SphK2 activation reduced RXR binding to the APOE promoter region in the nucleus, suggesting the nuclear function of SphK2/S1P. Intriguingly, suppression of SphK2 activity by RNA knockdown or specific inhibitors upregulated lipidated ApoE induction. Furthermore, the induced ApoE facilitates Aβ uptake in astrocytes. Together with our previous findings that SphK2 activity is upregulated in AD brain and promotes Aβ production in neurons, these results indicate that SphK2/S1P signaling is a promising multifunctional therapeutic target for AD that can modulate astrocyte function by stabilizing the effects of RXR and LXR agonists, and simultaneously regulate neuronal pathogenesis.
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en-aut-mei=Masato
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NodaYuka
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en-aut-mei=Yuka
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=IkedaAtsuya
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KaneshiroNanaka
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en-aut-mei=Nanaka
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aut-affil-num=4
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en-aut-name=KamikuboYuji
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en-aut-mei=Yuji
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SakuraiTakashi
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aut-affil-num=6
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en-aut-name=UeharaTakashi
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aut-affil-num=7
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en-aut-name=TakasugiNobumasa
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aut-affil-num=8
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=alzheimer's disease
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en-keyword=nuclear receptors/RXR
kn-keyword=nuclear receptors/RXR
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kn-keyword=transcription
en-keyword=sphingosine phosphate
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en-keyword=amyloid β
kn-keyword=amyloid β
en-keyword=sphingosine kinase 2
kn-keyword=sphingosine kinase 2
en-keyword=low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4
kn-keyword=low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4
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start-page=121937
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dt-pub=20240501
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en-title=
kn-title=Synthesis and characterization of iron(II) complex with unsymmetrical heterocyclic (2-pyridyl)(4-imidazolyl)azine
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=A new iron(II) complex bearing unsymmetrical azine, [Fe(HLH)2](PF6)2·H2O·MeCN (HLH = 2-pyridylmethylidenehydrazono(4-imidazolyl)methane), was synthesized exclusively by a reaction of 2-pyridine carboxaldehyde, 1H-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, hydrazine monohydrate and FeCl2·4H2O (in a molar ratio of 2:2:2:1) in methanol, followed by the addition of an aqueous NH4PF6 solution. It was characterized using spectroscopic techniques, elemental analysis, magnetic measurement, and cyclic voltammetry. The molecular and crystal structure of the compound was revealed by X-ray analysis, where an iron(II) ion was surrounded by two HLH azines with a planar E(py),Z(im) conformation, and tridentate κ3N,N’,N” coordination mode, forming a monomeric six-coordinated and diamagnetic complex. The complex cations were linked by water molecules via intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions between the imidazole N−H and the neighboring uncoordinated azine-N atom, forming a 1D chain structure. The selective formation of this unsymmetrical azine (HLH) from a stoichiometric mixture of the components would result from the steric preference of the five- and six-membered chelate rings by the 2-pyridyl and 4-imidazolyl azine moieties, respectively, with the E(py),Z(im) configuration.
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en-aut-name=HayiborKennedy Mawunya
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en-aut-mei=Kennedy Mawunya
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SunatsukiYukinari
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en-aut-mei=Yukinari
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SuzukiTakayoshi
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en-aut-mei=Takayoshi
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aut-affil-num=3
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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en-keyword=(Pyridyl)(imidazolyl)azine
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en-keyword=Iron(II) complex
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en-keyword=Crystal structure
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no-vol=62
cd-vols=
no-issue=2
article-no=
start-page=240
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dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=202403
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Long-term outcomes of lung transplantation requiring renal replacement therapy: A single-center experience
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background<br>
Life-long immunosuppressive therapy after lung transplantation (LT) may lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). We aimed to investigate the characteristics and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing LT and requiring RRT.<br>
<br>
Methods<br>
This study was a single-center, retrospective cohort study. The patients were divided into the RRT (n = 15) and non-RRT (n = 170) groups. We summarized the clinical features of patients in the RRT group and compared patient characteristics, overall survival, and chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD)-free survival between the two groups.<br>
<br>
Results<br>
The cumulative incidences of ESRD requiring RRT after LT at 5, 10, and 15 years were 0.8 %, 7.6 %, and 25.2 %, respectively. In the RRT group, all 15 patients underwent hemodialysis but not peritoneal dialysis, and two patients underwent living-donor kidney transplantation. The median follow-up period was longer in the RRT group than in the non-RRT group (P < 0.001). The CLAD-free survival and overall survival did not differ between the two groups. The 5-year survival rate even after the initiation of hemodialysis was 53.3 %, and the leading cause of death in the RRT group was infection.<br>
<br>
Conclusions<br>
Favorable long-term outcomes can be achieved by RRT for ESRD after LT.
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en-aut-name=TomiokaYasuaki
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SugimotoSeiichiro
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=ShiotaniToshio
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en-aut-name=MatsubaraKei
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=ChoshiHaruki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=IshiharaMegumi
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en-aut-name=TanakaShin
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en-aut-name=MiyoshiKentaroh
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aut-affil-num=8
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en-aut-name=OtaniShinji
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en-aut-name=ToyookaShinichi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Organ Transplant Center, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Lung transplantation
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dt-accepted=
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dt-pub=202308
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kn-subject=
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-subtitle=
en-abstract=
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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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=YamashitaTakahiro
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=OhuchiHideyo
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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
kn-affil=

affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Biophysics, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
kn-affil=

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
kn-keyword=G protein
en-keyword=G protein−coupled receptor (GPCR)
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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
kn-keyword=nonvisual photoreception
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article-no=
start-page=104839
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dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202307
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Structural insights into the action mechanisms of artificial electron acceptors in photosystem II
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kn-subtitle=
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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en-aut-name=KamadaShinji
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakajimaYoshiki
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=ShenJian-Ren
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aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Faculty of Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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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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kn-keyword=photosynthesis
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en-keyword=structural biology
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en-keyword=crystal structure
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=43
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no-issue=2
article-no=
start-page=113797
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dt-revised=
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dt-pub-year=2024
dt-pub=20240227
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en-title=
kn-title=Stem-like progenitor and terminally differentiated TFH-like CD4+ T cell exhaustion in the tumor microenvironment
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Immune checkpoint inhibitors exert clinical efficacy against various types of cancer through reinvigoration of exhausted CD8+ T cells that attack cancer cells directly in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Using single-cell sequencing and mouse models, we show that CXCL13, highly expressed in tumor-infiltrating exhausted CD8+ T cells, induces CD4+ follicular helper T (TFH) cell infiltration, contributing to anti-tumor immunity. Furthermore, a part of the TFH cells in the TME exhibits cytotoxicity and directly attacks major histocompatibility complex-II-expressing tumors. TFH-like cytotoxic CD4+ T cells have high LAG-3/BLIMP1 and low TCF1 expression without self-renewal ability, whereas non-cytotoxic TFH cells express low LAG-3/BLIMP1 and high TCF1 with self-renewal ability, closely resembling the relationship between terminally differentiated and stem-like progenitor exhaustion in CD8+ T cells, respectively. Our findings provide deep insights into TFH-like CD4+ T cell exhaustion with helper progenitor and cytotoxic differentiated functions, mediating anti-tumor immunity orchestrally with CD8+ T cells.
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en-aut-name=ZhouWenhao
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KawashimaShusuke
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=IshinoTakamasa
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aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KawaseKatsushige
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=UedaYouki
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Multi-isotopic analysis of domestic burials from sin Cabezas, Escuintla, Guatemala
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kn-abstract=We present the results from the stable isotope measurements of strontium (87Sr/86Sr) and oxygen (δ 18O) in tooth enamel from 36 individuals from the site of Sin Cabezas, Escuintla, Guatemala. This is the first contribution of isotopic proveniencing from the Pacific Coast of Guatemala and offers new solid baseline reference data from a large archaeological sample. Although some outlier cases are identified, the high homogeneity is the most evident feature in the sample. Based on this homogeneity, we discuss a critical issue of baseline data between Teotihuacan and the Pacific Coast, where the material culture has indicated intimate cultural interactions. A critical overlap for both strontium and oxygen reference between the Mexican metropolis and the coastal region is pointed out. This is why detecting human movement between both regions is still elusive. A case study of a possible Mexican individual is introduced. We also assess the outlier cases in terms of proveniencing and add several osteobiographic notes for the most relevant cases whose origin could be seen among the Northern - Eastern part of the Guatemalan Highlands, the Soconusco border region, or Central Honduras.
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en-aut-name=BarrientosTomás
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en-aut-name=MejíaHéctor
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en-aut-name=PriceT. Douglas
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Research Institute for the Dynamics of Civilizations, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Centro de Investigaciones Arqueológicas y Antropológicas, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Transportadora de Energía de Centroamérica, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
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affil-num=4
en-affil=University of Wisconsin
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kn-title=Clinical Features of Patients With Second Primary Lung Cancer After Head and Neck Cancer
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kn-abstract=Background In survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC), second primary lung cancer (SPLC) often develop as a result of a common risk factor, that is, smoking. A multicenter experience was reviewed to evaluate how the history of a diagnosis of HNC affects the outcomes of patients undergoing pulmonary resection for SPLC.<br>
Methods A multicenter retrospective analysis of patients hospitalized between January 2012 and December 2018 was performed. From a cohort of 4521 patients undergoing therapeutic pulmonary resection for primary non-small cell lung cancer, 100 patients with a previous history of HNC (HNC group) were identified. These patients were compared with a control group consisting of 200 patients without an HNC history from the same cohort pair-matched with operating facility, age, sex, and pathologic stage of lung cancer.<br>
Results At the time of surgery for SPLC, the HNC group showed malnutrition with a lower prognostic nutritional index compared with the control group (P < .001). The HNC group was determined to have postoperative complications more frequently (P = .02). The 5-year overall survival rates in the HNC and control groups were 59.0% and 83.2%, respectively (P < .001). Statistically, HNC history, lower prognostic nutritional index, squamous cell lung cancer, and TNM stage were identified to be independently associated with poor survival.<br>
Conclusions Patients with SPLC after primary HNC often present with malnutrition and are predisposed to postoperative complications and poor survival after pulmonary resection.
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en-aut-name=TakatsuFumiaki
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en-aut-name=TaoHiroyuki
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en-aut-name=YamashitaMotohiro
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en-aut-name=SanoYoshifumi
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en-aut-name=MatsuuraMotoki
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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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affil-num=8
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=19
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=20
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=21
en-affil=Okayama University Thoracic Surgery Study Group
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affil-num=22
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en-title=
kn-title=Effect of stomach inflation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation on return of spontaneous circulation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: A retrospective observational study
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background: Gastric inflation caused by excessive ventilation is a common complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Gastric inflation may further compromise ventilation via increases in intrathoracic pressure, leading to decreased venous return and cardiac output, which may impair out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) outcomes. The purpose of this study was to measure the gastric volume of OHCA patients using computed tomography (CT) scan images and evaluate the effect of gastric inflation on return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).<br>
Methods: In this single-center, retrospective, observational study, CT scan was conducted after ROSC or immediately after death. Total gastric volume was measured. Primary outcome was ROSC. Achievement of ROSC was compared in the gastric distention group and the no gastric distention group; gastric distension was defined as total gastric volume in the ≥75th percentile. Additionally, factors associated with gastric distention were examined.<br>
Results: A total of 446 cases were enrolled in the study; 120 cases (27%) achieved ROSC. The median gastric volume was 400 ml for all OHCA subjects; 1068 ml in gastric distention group vs. 287 ml in no gastric distention group. There was no difference in ROSC between the groups (27/112 [24.1%] vs. 93/334 [27.8%], p = 0.440). Gastric distention did not have a significant impact, even after adjustments (adjusted odds ratio 0.73, 95% confidence interval [0.42–1.29]). Increased gastric volume was associated with longer emergency medical service activity time.<br>
Conclusions: We observed a median gastric volume of 400 ml in patients after OHCA resuscitation. In our setting, gastric distention did not prevent ROSC.
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en-aut-name=YorifujiTakashi
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en-aut-name=WeissmanAlexandra
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en-aut-name=RittenbergerJon C.
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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
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Tsuyama Chuo Hospital
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affil-num=10
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kn-title=Bayesian optimization of periodic multilayered slabs for passive absorptivity control
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kn-abstract=A vanadium dioxide (VO2) film grown on a titanium oxide crystal shows a metal–insulator transition at room temperature with drastically changed optical properties. A multilayered slab with a sub-micron scale VO2 film was proposed to utilize its unique properties for passive intensity control of sunlight absorption and radiative cooling. Its optimal geometries were numerically explored using the Bayesian optimization (BO) method. BO was applied for three types of multilayered slabs, those having one, two, or three isolated slabs of different widths. For each type of multilayered slab, BO could optimize geometric variables with practical calculation times considering the total number of possible combinations of variables, which is subsequently referred to as the total number of candidates. Optimization results revealed that two isolated slabs had the most suitable spectral absorptivity in both hot and cold environments. The infrared absorptivity of the double slab was kept low in cold conditions to suppress radiative cooling. However, the double slab exhibited good radiative cooling performance under hot conditions. Electromagnetic energy density surrounding the slab illustrated that metallic VO2 and gold placed in a parallel manner excited the coupled mode of surface plasmon polaritons to enhance absorptivity. Radiative cooling faded for the triple slab because each slab could couple with radiation propagating only across a portion of the cross-sectional area. Through three BO trials, improvement of the VO2 visible reflectivity was recognized as a future issue for further development of passive sunlight absorption control.
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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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en-affil=Department of Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Calcium phosphate
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kn-title=Video-assisted transarterial modified Konno procedure with concurrent myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University
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en-affil=Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Heart Disease & Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, Showa University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University
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kn-title=Molecular dynamics simulation of deposition of amorphous carbon films on sapphire surfaces
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kn-abstract=The growth of amorphous carbon films on a sapphire surface was investigated using classical molecular dynamics simulation. The kinetic energy of carbon particles was set as 10 eV and ReaxFF potential was used to express the interaction between different kinds of particles. The results of the temperature distribution in both deposition time and deposition space are reported. Simulation results reveal that the grown amorphous carbon film consists of four regions, namely interlayer, low density, stable growth, and surface regions. In the interlayer region, the interlayer between substrate and pure carbon film is formed. In the low density region, a pure carbon film is grown while the film density decreases initially and then increases. In the stable growth region, the film density remains almost constant. The film density decreases rapidly in the surface region. The radial distribution function (RDF) analysis suggests that a structure similar to that of diamond exists in the stable growth region of the film. The lower film density in the low density and surface regions was interpreted to indicate the existence of abundant sp1 chain structures, which is supported by the depth profile of the sp fractions. The present results are in good agreement with previous experimental and simulation results and demonstrate the suitability of the ReaxFF potential in the simulation of amorphous carbon growth on sapphire substrate. Our study provides a good starting point for the simulation study of amorphous carbon films on sapphire substrates.
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en-aut-name=YokoyaTakayoshi
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en-affil=Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Amorphous carbon
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kn-keyword=Sapphire substrate
en-keyword=Molecular dynamics simulation
kn-keyword=Molecular dynamics simulation
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kn-title=Treatment patterns and clinician stress related to care of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with a do not attempt resuscitation order
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kn-abstract=Objective: This research investigated treatment patterns for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with Do Not Attempt Resuscitation orders in Japanese emergency departments and the associated clinician stress.<br>
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at 9 hospitals in Okayama, Japan, targeting emergency department nurses and physicians. The questionnaire inquired about the last treated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patient with a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation. We assessed emotional stress on a 0–10 scale and moral distress on a 1–5 scale among clinicians.<br>
Results: Of 208 participants, 107 (51%) had treated an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patient with a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation order in the past 6 months. Of these, 65 (61%) clinicians used a “slow code” due to perceived futility in resuscitation (42/65 [65%]), unwillingness to terminate resuscitation upon arrival (38/65 [59%]), and absence of family at the time of patient’s arrival (35/65 [54%]). Female clinicians had higher emotional stress (5 vs. 3; P = 0.007) and moral distress (3 vs. 2; P = 0.002) than males. Nurses faced more moral distress than physicians (3 vs. 2; P < 0.001). Adjusted logistic regression revealed that having performed a “slow code” (adjusted odds ratio, 5.09 [95% CI, 1.68–17.87]) and having greater ethical concerns about “slow code” (adjusted odds ratio, 0.35 [95% CI, 0.19–0.58]) were associated with high stress levels.<br>
Conclusions: The prevalent use of “slow code” for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with Do Not Attempt Resuscitation orders underscores the challenges in managing these patients in clinical practice.
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en-aut-name=ObaraTakafumi
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affil-num=1
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en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Do not attempt resuscitation
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kn-title=Kidney Veno-Muscular Characteristics and Kidney Disease Progression: A Native Kidney-Biopsy Study
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kn-abstract=Rationale & Objective: Assessment of kidney biopsies provides crucial information for diagnosis and disease activity, as well as prognostic value. Kidney-biopsy specimens occasionally contain veno-muscular complex (VMC), which consists of muscle tissues around the kidney venous system in the corticomedullary region. However, the role of VMC and the clinical significance of VMC variants are poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated kidney prognostic values of VMC variants.<br>
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.<br>
Setting & Participants: Among 808 patients who underwent a kidney biopsy from 2011 to 2019, 246 patients whose kidney biopsy specimens contained VMC were enrolled.<br>
Predictors: VMC variants; inflammatory-VMC (an infiltration of ≥80 inflammatory cells/mm2-VMC area) and VMC hypertrophy (hyper-VMC, a VMC average width ≥850 μm), and the interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (IFTA) score.<br>
Outcomes: A decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥40% from the baseline or commencement of kidney replacement therapy.<br>
Analytical Approach: Cox proportional hazards model.<br>
Results: Among 246 patients with data on VMC, mean baseline eGFR was 56.0±25.6 ml/min per 1.73 m2; 80 had high inflammatory-VMC, and 62 had VMC hypertrophy. There were 51 kidney events over median follow-up of 2.5 years. We analyzed 2 VMC variants. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that eGFR negatively correlated with the presence of both inflammatory-VMC and hyper-VMC. A Cox proportional hazards analysis revealed that inflammatory-VMC (but not hyper-VMC) was independently associated with the primary outcome after adjustments for known risk factors of progression, including proteinuria, eGFR, and the interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (IFTA) score (hazard ratio, 1.97; 95% confidence interval, 1.00-3.91).<br>
Limitations: Single-center study and small sample size.<br>
Conclusions: Assessment of inflammatory-VMC provides additional kidney prognostic information to known indicators of kidney disease progression in patients who undergo kidney biopsy.
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en-aut-name=TsujiKenji
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
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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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kn-title=Prediction of slip activity of crystal grains around semi-circular and semi-elliptical notches in thin-sheet specimens of pure titanium using formulated macroscopic stress distribution and crystal orientation
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kn-abstract=Thin metal sheets and wires are important materials for various devices used in electrical, mechanical, and medical fields. With the downsizing of these devices, demand for thinner sheets and wires has increased. Amongst the many metals available, pure titanium has been attracting much attention for use in medical and dental devices because of its good biocompatibility in addition to its light weight and high corrosion resistance. However, thin metal sheets and wires are usually polycrystalline materials and, with the downsizing of materials, there is a loss of homogeneity during deformations. Inhomogeneous deformation becomes significant in thin sheets and wires, owing to the different crystal orientations and geometries of crystal grains. Furthermore, the shapes of such devices are not uniform, unlike, say, a simple rod. Therefore, macroscopic stress and strain concentrations should be taken into consideration when designing these devices as they affect the localization of deformation and the resultant fracture. In this study, semi-circular and semi-elliptical notched specimens made of thin-sheet polycrystalline pure titanium are subjected to tensile testing. Inhomogeneous deformation caused by crystallographic slip is observed near the notch root. Analysis of the crystal orientation and observation of the slip line show that the slip initiation in crystal grains is affected by the macroscopic stress distribution and can be predicted from the slip activity calculated from both the critical resolved shear stress on the slip systems and the resolved shear stress acting on prospective slip planes obtained from the macroscopic multiaxial stress distribution.
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en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Mechanical engineering
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en-keyword=Microdevices made of thin metal sheet
kn-keyword=Microdevices made of thin metal sheet
en-keyword=Pure titanium
kn-keyword=Pure titanium
en-keyword=Deformation
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en-keyword=Microscopic characterization and microanalysis
kn-keyword=Microscopic characterization and microanalysis
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kn-title=Negative correlations of mitochondrial DNA copy number in commercial frozen bull spermatozoa with the motility parameters after thawing
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kn-abstract=The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between mitochondrial content of commercial frozen-thawed bull spermatozoa and motility. Firstly, mitochondrial DNA copy number per spermatozoon (MDCN), mitochondrial content (MC), the percentage of spermatozoa with high mitochondrial membrane potential (HMMP), intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and motility parameters of frozen-thawed spermatozoa derived from five bulls were determined by using qPCR, flow cytometry and CASA, respectively, and analyzed the relationships. Results showed that all parameters examined, including MDCN, MC, HMMP, ROS and motility indicators, significantly differed among frozen spermatozoa from different bulls. Both MDCN and MC were negatively correlated with HMMP and motility indicators, but positively with ROS, of course, whereas there was a highly positive relationship between MDCN and MC. Secondly, when MDCN and MC were examined in frozen spermatozoa prepared at different points in the lives of four bulls, those did not correlate overall throughout their lives (1.3–14.3 years old), but did correlate significantly in two sires. From these results, we conclude that MDCN and MC of frozen spermatozoa differ among sires, and are negatively correlated with HMMP and sperm motility parameters, probably due to mitochondrial oxidative stress resulted in the presence of ROS, demonstrating that these appear to be useful markers to assess sires’ spermatozoa. It should be noted that the MDCN and MC of bull spermatozoa may not vary overall with the age of the sire, whereas those changes with age in some individuals and may affect sperm motility.
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en-aut-name=DoSon Quang
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Okayama Prefectural Center for Animal Husbandry and Research
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Determination of mass-dependent chromium isotopic compositions in geological samples by double spike-total evaporation-thermal ionization mass spectrometry (DS-TE-TIMS)
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kn-abstract=Background: Chromium isotopes have been used to trace geochemical and cosmochemical processes in the past. However, the presence of multivalent Cr species has made it difficult to isolate Cr from geological samples, particularly for samples with a low Cr mass fraction.<br>
Results: Here, a simple three-step ion exchange chromatography procedure is presented to separate Cr from various sample matrices, ranging from ultramafic to felsic rocks. Throughout each of the column chromatography step, 1 mL of cation exchange resin AG50W-X8 (200–400 mesh) was used as the stationary phase and oxalic acid as a chelating agent, was used in addition to the inorganic acids. This method yielded high recoveries of Cr [93 ± 8% (2SD, N = 7)] regardless of the lithology. The total procedural blank of Cr was <0.5 ng. We also developed a double spike-total evaporation-thermal ionization mass spectrometry (DS-TE-TIMS) technique that significantly reduced sample consumption to ∼20 ng of Cr per each measurement of mass-dependent 53Cr/52Cr.<br>
Significance: This study achieved a 2SD external precision of 0.02‰ for the analysis of NIST NBS3112a and of 0.01–0.07‰ for the geological samples. This study enabled high-precision Cr isotope analysis in geological samples with various matrix and Cr compositions using relatively small sample volumes.
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en-aut-name=NakamuraEizo
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affil-num=1
en-affil=The Pheasant Memorial Laboratory for Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=The Pheasant Memorial Laboratory for Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=The Pheasant Memorial Laboratory for Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Cr isotopes
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kn-keyword=DS-TE-TIMS
en-keyword=Cation exchange resin
kn-keyword=Cation exchange resin
en-keyword=Low blank
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en-keyword=High precision
kn-keyword=High precision
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no-vol=436
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start-page=168319
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dt-pub-year=2024
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en-title=
kn-title=Molecular Property, Manipulation, and Potential Use of Opn5 and Its Homologs
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Animal opsin is a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) and binds retinal as a chromophore to form a photopigment. The Opsin 5 (Opn5) group within the animal opsin family comprises a diverse array of related proteins, such as Opn5m, a protein conserved across all vertebrate lineages including mammals, and other members like Opn5L1 and Opn5L2 found in non-mammalian vertebrate genomes, and Opn6 found in non-therian vertebrate genomes, along with Opn5 homologs present in invertebrates. Although these proteins collectively constitute a single clade within the molecular phylogenetic tree of animal opsins, they exhibit markedly distinct molecular characteristics in areas such as retinal binding properties, photoreaction, and G-protein coupling specificity. Based on their molecular features, they are believed to play a significant role in physiological functions. However, our understanding of their precise physiological functions and molecular characteristics is still developing and only partially realized. Furthermore, their unique molecular characteristics of Opn5-related proteins suggest a high potential for their use as optogenetic tools through more specialized manipulations. This review intends to encapsulate our current understanding of Opn5, discuss potential manipulations of its molecular attributes, and delve into its prospective utility in the burgeoning field of animal opsin optogenetics.
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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=OhuchiHideyo
en-aut-sei=Ohuchi
en-aut-mei=Hideyo
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aut-affil-num=2
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 Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Opn5
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en-keyword=rhodopsin
kn-keyword=rhodopsin
en-keyword=optogenetics
kn-keyword=optogenetics
en-keyword=retinal protein
kn-keyword=retinal protein
en-keyword=non-image-forming opsin
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start-page=236
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dt-pub-year=2024
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Relevance of complement immunity with brain fog in patients with long COVID
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction<br>
This study aimed to elucidate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of patients with long COVID (coronavirus disease 2019), especially focusing on 50% hemolytic complement activity (CH50).<br>
<br>
Methods<br>
This retrospective observational study focused on patients who visited Okayama University Hospital (Japan) for the treatment of long COVID between February 2021 and March 2023. CH50 levels were measured using liposome immunometric assay (Autokit CH50 Assay, FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, Japan); high CH50 was defined as ≥59 U/mL. Univariate analyses assessed differences in the clinical background, long COVID symptoms, inflammatory markers, and clinical scores of patients with normal and high CH50. Logistic regression model investigated the association between high CH50 levels and these factors.<br>
<br>
Results<br>
Of 659 patients who visited our hospital, 478 patients were included. Of these, 284 (59.4%) patients had high CH50 levels. Poor concentration was significantly more frequent in the high CH50 group (7.2% vs. 13.7%), whereas no differences were observed in other subjective symptoms (fatigue, headache, insomnia, dyspnea, tiredness, and brain fog). Multivariate analysis was performed on factors that could be associated with poor concentration, suggesting a significant relationship to high CH50 levels (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.70; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.33–5.49). Also, high CH50 was significantly associated with brain fog (aOR, 1.66; 95% CI, 1.04–2.66).<br>
<br>
Conclusions<br>
High CH50 levels were frequently reported in individuals with long COVID, indicating a relationship with brain fog. Future in-depth research should examine the pathological role and causal link between complement immunity and the development of long COVID.
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en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
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en-aut-mei=Hideharu
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=TokumasuKazuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OtsukaYuki
en-aut-sei=Otsuka
en-aut-mei=Yuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=SunadaNaruhiko
en-aut-sei=Sunada
en-aut-mei=Naruhiko
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakanoYasuhiro
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en-aut-mei=Yasuhiro
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HondaHiroyuki
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en-aut-mei=Hiroyuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=FurukawaMasanori
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en-aut-mei=Masanori
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aut-affil-num=7
ORCID=

en-aut-name=OtsukaFumio
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=8
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Clinical Laboratory, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Complement immunity
kn-keyword=Complement immunity
en-keyword=Complement system
kn-keyword=Complement system
en-keyword=Coronavirus disease 2019
kn-keyword=Coronavirus disease 2019
en-keyword=Inflammation
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cd-vols=
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start-page=100573
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202310
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en-title=
kn-title=Immunologic Significance of CD80/CD86 or Major Histocompatibility Complex-II Expression in Thymic Epithelial Tumors
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction: Unresectable or recurrent thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) have a poor prognosis, and treatment options are limited. This study aimed to investigate the immunologic significance of CD80/CD86 or major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC-II) expression in TETs, as potential predictive biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).<br>
Methods: We analyzed CD80, CD86, MHC class I (MHC-I), and MHC-II expression in TETs using immunohistochemistry and investigated their association with T-cell infiltration or ICI efficacy. In addition, we generated CD80- or MHC-II–expressing mouse tumors, evaluated the effects of ICIs, and analyzed tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. We also performed tumor-rechallenge experiments in vivo.<br>
Results: We found that approximately 50% and 30% of TETs had high expression of CD80/CD86 and MHC-II in tumor cells, respectively, and that this expression was related to T-cell infiltration in clinical samples. In mouse models, both CD80 and MHC-II increase the effects of ICIs. In addition, senescent T cells and long-lived memory precursor effector T cells were significantly decreased and increased, respectively, in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes from CD80-expressing tumors, and rechallenged tumors were completely rejected after the initial eradication of CD80-expressing tumors by programmed cell death protein 1 blockade. Indeed, patients with CD80-high thymic carcinoma had longer progression-free survival with anti–programmed cell death protein 1 monoclonal antibody.<br>
Conclusions: Half of the TETs had high expression of CD80/CD86 or MHC-II with high T-cell infiltration. These molecules could potentially increase the effects of ICIs, particularly inducing a durable response. CD80/CD86 and MHC-II can be predictive biomarkers of ICIs in TETs, promoting the development of drugs for such TETs.
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en-aut-name=IkedaHideki
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en-aut-mei=Hideki
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NagasakiJoji
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en-aut-mei=Joji
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=ShimizuDaiki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KatsuyaYuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HorinouchiHidehito
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en-aut-name=HosomiYukio
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=TanjiEtsuko
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=IwataTakekazu
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aut-affil-num=8
ORCID=

en-aut-name=ItamiMakiko
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KawazuMasahito
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aut-affil-num=10
ORCID=

en-aut-name=OheYuichiro
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aut-affil-num=11
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SuzukiTakuji
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=TogashiYosuke
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en-aut-mei=Yosuke
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aut-affil-num=13
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Chiba Cancer Center, Research Institute
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Chiba Cancer Center, Research Institute
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chiba Cancer Center
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Experimental Therapeutics, National Cancer Center Hospital
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Thoracic Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital
kn-affil=

affil-num=7
en-affil=Chiba Cancer Center, Research Institute
kn-affil=

affil-num=8
en-affil=Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chiba Cancer Center
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Surgical Pathology, Chiba Cancer Center
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Chiba Cancer Center, Research Institute
kn-affil=

affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Respirology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Thymic epithelial tumor
kn-keyword=Thymic epithelial tumor
en-keyword=Cancer immunotherapy
kn-keyword=Cancer immunotherapy
en-keyword=CD80/CD86
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en-keyword=MHC
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start-page=641
end-page=649
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202310
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en-title=
kn-title=Syncope and loss of consciousness after implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with Brugada syndrome: Prevalence and characteristics in long-term follow-up
en-subtitle=
kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background Syncope is a significant prognostic factor in patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS). However, the risk of ventricular arrhythmia in patients with nonarrhythmic loss of consciousness (LOC) is similar to that in asymptomatic patients. LOC events after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation may provide insights into underlying causes of the initial LOC episode.<br>
Objective The purpose of this study was to examine LOC characteristics following ICD implantation.<br>
Methods We retrospectively analyzed 112 patients with BrS (mean age 47 years; 111 men) who were treated with an ICD. The patients were classified into 3 groups based on symptoms at implantation: asymptomatic (35 patients); LOC (46 patients); and ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VTA) (31 patients). We evaluated the incidence and cause of LOC during long-term follow-up after ICD implantation.<br>
Results During mean follow-up of 12.2 years, 41 patients (37%) experienced LOC after ICD implantation. Arrhythmic LOC occurred in 5 asymptomatic patients, 14 LOC patients, and 16 patients with VTA. Nonarrhythmic LOC, similar to the initial episode, occurred after ICD implantation in 6 patients with prior LOC (2 with neurally mediated syncope and 4 with epilepsy). Most epileptic patients experienced LOC during rest or sleeping, and did not show an abnormal encephalogram during initial evaluation of the LOC episodes.<br>
Conclusion After ICD implantation, 13% of patients had nonarrhythmic LOC similar to the initial episode. Accurate classification of LOC based on a detailed medical history is important for risk stratification, although distinguishing arrhythmic LOC from epilepsy-related LOC episodes can be challenging depending on the circumstances and characteristics of the LOC event.
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=MoritaHiroshi
en-aut-sei=Morita
en-aut-mei=Hiroshi
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=MizunoTomofumi
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en-aut-mei=Tomofumi
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

en-aut-name=MasudaTakuro
en-aut-sei=Masuda
en-aut-mei=Takuro
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=UeokaAkira
en-aut-sei=Ueoka
en-aut-mei=Akira
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=MiyamotoMasakazu
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en-aut-mei=Masakazu
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aut-affil-num=6
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KawadaSatoshi
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en-aut-mei=Satoshi
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aut-affil-num=7
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakagawaKoji
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aut-affil-num=8
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en-aut-name=NishiiNobuhiro
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Therapeutics, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Brugada syndrome
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en-keyword=Syncope
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en-keyword=Neurally mediated syncope
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en-keyword=Epilepsy
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en-keyword=Ventricular tachyarrhythmia
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en-title=
kn-title=Continued mycovirus discovery expanding our understanding of virus lifestyles, symptom expression, and host defense
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kn-abstract=High-throughput sequencing technologies have greatly expanded the RNA virome in general and have led to an exponential increase in new fungal viruses, also known as mycoviruses. Mycoviruses are omnipresent in fungi and usually induce symptomless infections. Some mycoviruses infecting fungi pathogenic to plants, insects, and mammals are known to modify host virulence positively and negatively and attract particular interests. In addition, fungal viruses continue to provide intriguing research materials and themes that lead to discoveries of peculiar viruses as infectious entities and insights into virus evolution and diversity. In this review, we outline the diversity and neolifestyle of recently discovered fungal RNA viruses, and phenotypic alterations induced by them. Furthermore, we discuss recent advances in research regarding the fungal antiviral defense and viral counterdefense, which are closely associated with host phenotype alterations. We hope that this article will enhance understanding of the interesting and growing fungal virology field.
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en-aut-name=SatoYukiyo
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en-aut-name=SuzukiNobuhiro
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en-affil=Institute for Plant Sciences, University of Cologne
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kn-title=Structure of the thrombopoietin-MPL receptor complex is a blueprint for biasing hematopoiesis
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kn-abstract=Thrombopoietin (THPO or TPO) is an essential cytokine for hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) maintenance and megakaryocyte differentiation. Here, we report the 3.4 Å resolution cryoelectron microscopy structure of the extracellular TPO-TPO receptor (TpoR or MPL) signaling complex, revealing the basis for homodimeric MPL activation and providing a structural rationalization for genetic loss-of-function thrombocytopenia mutations. The structure guided the engineering of TPO variants (TPOmod) with a spectrum of signaling activities, from neutral antagonists to partial- and super-agonists. Partial agonist TPOmod decoupled JAK/STAT from ERK/AKT/CREB activation, driving a bias for megakaryopoiesis and platelet production without causing significant HSC expansion in mice and showing superior maintenance of human HSCs in vitro. These data demonstrate the functional uncoupling of the two primary roles of TPO, highlighting the potential utility of TPOmod in hematology research and clinical HSC transplantation.
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en-aut-name=TsutsumiNaotaka
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en-aut-name=MasoumiZahra
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en-aut-name=JamesSophie C.
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en-aut-name=TuckerJulie A.
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en-aut-name=WinkelmannHauke
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en-aut-name=GreyWilliam
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en-aut-name=PictonLora K.
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en-aut-name=WilsonSteven C.
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en-aut-name=CaveneyNathanael A.
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en-aut-name=JudeKevin M.
en-aut-sei=Jude
en-aut-mei=Kevin M.
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en-aut-name=GatiCornelius
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en-aut-name=PiehlerJacob
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en-aut-name=HitchcockIan S.
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en-aut-name=GarciaK. Christopher
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en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=York Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Biology, University of York
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affil-num=3
en-affil=York Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Biology, University of York
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affil-num=4
en-affil=York Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Biology, University of York
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Biology/Chemistry and Center of Cellular Nanoanalytics, Osnabrück University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=York Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Biology, University of York
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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affil-num=8
en-affil=York Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Biology, University of York
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Biology/Chemistry and Center of Cellular Nanoanalytics, Osnabrück University
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affil-num=14
en-affil=York Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Biology, University of York
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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en-keyword=thrombopoietin
kn-keyword=thrombopoietin
en-keyword=TpoR
kn-keyword=TpoR
en-keyword=c-MPL
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en-keyword=structure
kn-keyword=structure
en-keyword=cryo-EM
kn-keyword=cryo-EM
en-keyword=signaling
kn-keyword=signaling
en-keyword=JAK-STAT
kn-keyword=JAK-STAT
en-keyword=mTOR
kn-keyword=mTOR
en-keyword=hematopoiesis
kn-keyword=hematopoiesis
en-keyword=ligand engineering
kn-keyword=ligand engineering
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start-page=100418
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=20230930
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en-title=
kn-title=Collapse-related traumatic intracranial hemorrhage following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A multicenter retrospective cohort study
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kn-abstract=Background: Sudden loss of consciousness as a result of cardiac arrest can cause severe traumatic head injury. Collapse-related traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (CRTIH) following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) may be linked to poor neurological outcomes; however, there is a paucity of data on this entity. This study aimed to investigate the frequency, characteristics, and outcomes of CRTIH following OHCA.<br>
Methods: Adult patients treated post-OHCA at 5 intensive care units who had head computed tomography (CT) scans were included in the study. CRTIH following OHCA was defined as a traumatic intracranial injury from collapse due to sudden loss of consciousness associated with OHCA. Patients with and without CRTIH were compared. The primary outcome assessed was the frequency of CRTIH following OHCA. Additionally, the clinical features, management, and consequences of CRTIH were analyzed descriptively.<br>
Results: CRTIH following OHCA was observed in 8 of 345 enrolled patients (2.3%). CRTIH was more frequent after collapse outside the home, from a standing position, or due to cardiac arrest with a cardiac etiology. Intracranial hematoma expansion on follow up CT was seen in 2 patients; both received anticoagulant therapy, and one required surgical evacuation. Three patients (37.5%) with CRTIH had favorable neurological outcomes 28 days after collapse.<br>
Conclusions: Despite its rare occurrence, physicians should pay special attention to CRTIH following OHCA during the post-resuscitation care period. Larger prospective studies are warranted to provide a more explicit picture of this clinical condition.
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en-aut-name=InoueFumiya
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en-aut-name=HongoTakashi
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en-aut-name=IchibaToshihisa
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en-aut-name=OtaniTakayuki
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en-aut-mei=Takayuki
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en-aut-name=NaitoHiroshi
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en-aut-mei=Hiroshi
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en-aut-name=KosakiYoshinori
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en-aut-mei=Yoshinori
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en-aut-name=MurakamiYuya
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en-aut-name=IidaAtsuyoshi
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en-aut-name=YumotoTetsuya
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en-aut-name=NaitoHiromichi
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en-aut-name=NakaoAtsunori
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Emergency Medicine, Hiroshima City Hospital
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affil-num=2
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=3
en-affil=Department of Emergency Medicine, Hiroshima City Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Emergency Medicine, Hiroshima City Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Emergency Medicine, Hiroshima City Hospital
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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=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
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=10
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=11
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Cardiac arrest
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en-keyword=Computed tomography
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en-keyword=Craniocerebral trauma
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202309
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en-title=
kn-title=Comparison of outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: Emergency calls placed from mobile phones vs. landline phones
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background: Until recently, calls to the emergency medical service (EMS) from landline phones, which display the caller’s exact location at the dispatch center, had been common. Since the use of mobile phones has become widespread, many emergency calls are now made from mobile phones. Differences in outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients for whom EMS was called from mobile versus landline phones has not yet been fully elucidated.<br>
Methods: We performed a retrospective, population-based analysis in Kobe, Japan to examine whether EMS calls from mobiles improved the prognosis of OHCA patients over EMS calls placed from landlines. The primary outcome was favorable neurological outcome, defined as Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scores of 1 or 2 at discharge. Secondary outcomes were survival at one-month, survival at discharge, and time durations between call and EMS activities.<br>
Results: Of 4,231 OHCA cases, 2,194 cases (706 landline cases vs. 1,488 mobile cases) were included in this study. The percentages of favorable neurological outcomes were 0.7% (5/706) in the landline group and 3.8% (56/1,488) in the mobile group. Adjusted multivariable logistic regression revealed that favorable neurological outcomes (odds ratio [OR] 3.03, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.12–8.17, p = 0.03) were better in the mobile group, while one-month survival (OR 1.30, 95% CI 0.80–2.14, p = 0.29) was not significantly different. Bystander CPR was more frequently administered in the mobile group (landlines 61.3% vs. mobiles 68.4%, p < 0.01). Time durations between call to EMS dispatch (184.5 [IQR 157–220 s] vs. 205 [IQR 174–248 s], p < 0.01) and EMS arrival (476.5 [IQR 377–599 s] vs. 491 [IQR 407.5–611.5 s], p < 0.01) were shorter in the landline group.<br>
Conclusions: Although the landline caller location display system seems effective for shorter times between EMS call and EMS arrival, mobile phone use was associated with better neurological outcomes.
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en-aut-name=NishimuraTakeshi
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en-aut-mei=Takeshi
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SugaMasafumi
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en-aut-mei=Masafumi
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en-aut-name=HongoTakashi
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en-aut-mei=Takashi
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=YumotoTetsuya
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakaoAtsunori
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en-aut-mei=Atsunori
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=IshiharaSatoshi
en-aut-sei=Ishihara
en-aut-mei=Satoshi
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aut-affil-num=6
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NaitoHiromichi
en-aut-sei=Naito
en-aut-mei=Hiromichi
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aut-affil-num=7
ORCID=

affil-num=1
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=2
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=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 and Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Emergency Medical Center
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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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en-keyword=Cardiac arrest
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kn-title=Epiretinal Membrane Impairs the Inner Retinal Layer in a Traction Force-Dependent Manner
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kn-abstract=Purpose: To investigate the relationship between retinal traction force and impairment of the inner retinal layer in patients with epiretinal membrane (ERM).<br>
Design: Nonrandomized, retrospective consecutive case series.<br>
Participants: Two hundred nine eyes of 201 patients with idiopathic ERM who underwent vitrectomy for idiopathic ERM were enrolled.<br>
Methods: Retinal folds caused by ERM were visualized using en face OCT, and the maximum depth of retinal folds within the parafovea (MDRF) was measured. Focal macular electroretinogram (ERG) was used to measure the amplitude and implicit time of each component for the ERM eyes and the normal fellow eyes. B-scan OCT images were used to measure the thicknesses of the inner nuclear layer (INL) and outer nuclear layer (ONL) + outer plexiform layer (OPL). Expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in surgically removed ERM specimens was quantified by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction.<br>
Main Outcome Measures: We analyzed the relationship between MDRF and the relative amplitudes of focal macular ERG (affected eye/fellow eye), the relationships between MDRF and the mean INL thickness and ONL+OPL thickness, comparison of INL thickness and ONL+OPL thickness for each area when cases were classified according to MDRF localization in the ETDRS chart, and the relationship between MDRF and the relative expression of α-SMA in the ERM specimens.<br>
Results: The MDRF significantly correlated with the relative amplitudes (affected eye/fellow eye) of b-waves and oscillatory potentials (r = −0.657, P = 0.015; r = −0.569, P = 0.042, respectively) and the mean INL thickness and ONL+OPL thickness (r = 0.604, P < 0.001; r = 0.210, P = 0.007, respectively). However, only the INL thickness progression rate was significantly correlated with the MDRF progression rate (r = 0.770, P < 0.001). On case stratification by localization of MDRF based on the ETDRS chart, in regions other than temporal regions, the INL thickness was significantly greater in regions with MDRF than in other regions. The MDRF significantly correlated with α-SMA expression in the ERM specimens (r = 0.555, P = 0.009).<br>
Conclusions: The findings suggest that ERM impairs the inner retinal layer in a traction force-dependent manner.<br>
Financial Disclosure(s): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.

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en-aut-name=MatobaRyo
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ORCID=

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en-aut-name=HosokawaMio M.
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en-aut-name=ShiodeYusuke
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en-aut-name=DoiShinichiro
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en-aut-name=TanikawaAtsuhiro
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en-aut-name=MorizaneYuki
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Epiretinal membrane
kn-keyword=Epiretinal membrane
en-keyword=En face OCT
kn-keyword=En face OCT
en-keyword=Retinal traction force
kn-keyword=Retinal traction force
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kn-title=Quantitative Analyses of Retinal Traction Force and Metamorphopsia in Lamellar Macular Hole and Related Diseases
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kn-abstract=Purpose: To investigate the involvement of retinal traction in the pathogenesis of lamellar macular hole (LMH) and related diseases based on OCT–based consensus definition. <br>
Design: Retrospective, observational study. <br>
Participants: Seventy-two eyes with LMH, epiretinal membrane foveoschisis (ERM-FS), or macular pseudohole (MPH). <br>
Methods: To quantitatively evaluate the involvement and strength of retinal traction in their pathogenesis, retinal folds were visualized with en face OCT imaging, and the maximum depth of the parafoveal retinal folds (MDRF) was measured. Metamorphopsia was quantified by measuring the minimum visual angle of dotted lines needed to cause it to disappear using M-CHARTS (Inami). <br>
Main Outcome Measures: Maximum depth of retinal folds and M-CHARTS scores. <br>
Results: Of the 72 eyes, 26 were classified as having LMH, 25 as having ERM-FS, and 21 as having MPH. Parafoveal retinal folds were observed in 7 (26.9%) eyes with LMH, 25 (100%) with ERM-FS, and 21 (100%) with MPH. The MDRF (7.5 ± 17.6 μm) was significantly smaller in LMH than in ERM-FS (86.3 ± 31.4 μm) and MPH (74.5 ± 24.6 μm) (both P < 0.001), whereas no significant difference in MDRF between MPH and ERM-FS was observed (P = 0.43). A significant positive correlation between MDRF and M-CHARTS scores was observed in ERM-FS and MPH (P = 0.008 and 0.040, respectively) but not in LMH (P = 0.073). <br>
Conclusions: Retinal traction was significantly weaker in the LMH group than in the ERM-FS and MPH groups. The MDRF was significantly associated with the degree of metamorphopsia in the ERM-FS and MPH groups. These results provide insights into the diseases’ pathophysiology and treatment strategy. <br>
Financial Disclosure(s): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Epiretinal membrane foveoschisis
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en-keyword=Metamorphopsia
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en-keyword=Optical coherence tomography
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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-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.<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
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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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
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kn-title=EpEX, the soluble extracellular domain of EpCAM, resists cetuximab treatment of EGFR-high head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
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kn-abstract=Objectives: Cetuximab (Cmab) is a molecularly targeted monoclonal antibody drug for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC), although cetuximab resistance is a serious challenge. Epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is an established marker for many epithelial tumors, while the soluble EpCAM extracellular domain (EpEX) functions as a ligand for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). We investigated the expression of EpCAM in HNSC, its involvement in Cmab action, and the mechanism by which soluble EpEX activated EGFR and played key roles in Cmab resistance.<br>
Materials and methods: We first examined EPCAM expression in HNSCs and its clinical significance by searching gene expression array databases. We then examined the effects of soluble EpEX and Cmab on intracellular signaling and Cmab efficacy in HNSC cell lines (HSC-3 and SAS).<br>
Results: EPCAM expression was found to be enhanced in HNSC tumor tissues compared to normal tissues, and the enhancement was correlated with stage progression and prognosis. Soluble EpEX activated the EGFR-ERK signaling pathway and nuclear translocation of EpCAM intracellular domains (EpICDs) in HNSC cells. EpEX resisted the antitumor effect of Cmab in an EGFR expression-dependent manner.<br>
Conclusion: Soluble EpEX activates EGFR to increase Cmab resistance in HNSC cells. The EpEX-activated Cmab resistance in HNSC is potentially mediated by the EGFR-ERK signaling pathway and the EpCAM cleavage-induced nuclear translocation of EpICD. High expression and cleavage of EpCAM are potential biomarkers for predicting the clinical efficacy and resistance to Cmab.
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en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Oral Pathology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine
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affil-num=15
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Cetuximab
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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=KumagaiH.
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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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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kn-abstract=High selectivity of small-molecule drug candidates for their target molecule is important to minimize potential side effects. One factor that contributes to the selectivity is the internal polarity of the ligand-binding pocket (LBP) in the target molecule, but this is difficult to measure. Here, we first confirmed that the retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist 6-(ethyl(1-isobutyl-2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydroquinolin-7-yl)amino)nicotinic acid (NEt-iFQ, 1) exhibits fluorescence solvatochromism, i.e., its Stokes shift depends on the polarity of the solvent, and then we utilized this property to directly measure the internal polarity of the RXRα-LBP. The Stokes shift of 1 when bound to the RXRα-LBP corresponded to that of 1 in chloroform solution. This finding is expected to be helpful for designing RXR-selective ligands. A similar approach should be appliable to evaluate the internal polarity of the LBPs of other receptors.
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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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kn-abstract=This study investigates whether long-run conditional covariance risk is linked to expected returns in the Intertemporal CAPM framework. We observe that the long-run value risk is positively associated with the expected returns on the global portfolios excluding the US. We also find that the long-run momentum risk is negatively related to the expected returns. In contrast, the long-run market risk is not associated with them, due to the low covariance variation across portfolios. Finally, we uncover that the long-run value premiums were strong for the global and European portfolios before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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kn-abstract=This study investigates whether commodity futures factor portfolios work as hedges and safe havens against inflation shocks. We observe that momentum, basis momentum, and a combination of factor portfolios act as strong hedges against core inflation shocks, suggesting that holding the factor portfolios generates not only higher Sharpe ratios but also strong hedge effects against inflation. Moreover, the momentum, basis momentum, and value portfolios have weak safe haven properties against inflation shocks. In addition, our empirical results suggest that hedge effects for commodity future portfolios are stronger during the pre-financialization period.
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en-aut-name=SakemotoRyuta
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affil-num=2
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en-title=高脂肪・高コレステロール食を負荷した SHRSP5/Dmcr ラットは非アルコール性脂肪肝炎の進行に伴い疾患併発性サルコペニアを発症する
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en-title=オキシトシンはBMP-15シグナルの増強を伴い卵巣顆粒膜細胞によるプロゲステロン産生を促進する
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=1
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kn-title=High hydrostatic pressure induces slow contraction in mouse cardiomyocytes
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kn-abstract=Cardiomyocytes are contractile cells that regulate heart contraction. Ca2+ flux via Ca2+ channels activates actomyosin interactions, leading to cardiomyocyte contraction, which is modulated by physical factors (e.g., stretch, shear stress, and hydrostatic pressure). We evaluated the mechanism triggering slow contractions using a high-pressure microscope to characterize changes in cell morphology and intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) in mouse cardiomyocytes exposed to high hydrostatic pressures. We found that cardiomyocytes contracted slowly without an acute transient increase in [Ca2+]i, while a myosin ATPase inhibitor interrupted pressure-induced slow contractions. Furthermore, transmission electron microscopy showed that, although the sarcomere length was shortened upon the application of 20 MPa, this pressure did not collapse cellular structures such as the sarcolemma and sarcomeres. Our results suggest that pressure-induced slow contractions in cardiomyocytes are driven by the activation of actomyosin interactions without an acute transient increase in [Ca2+]i.
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Physiology, Asahikawa Medical University
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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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kn-title=Massive hemoptysis in a post-operative patient with recurrent lung cancer successfully treated by the combination therapy of Endobronchial Watanabe Spigot and bronchial artery embolization
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kn-abstract=A 76-year-old woman who was treated with lorlatinib for postoperative recurrent anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive lung adenocarcinoma visited our hospital with massive hemoptysis. Chest computed tomography showed massive bleeding from the right upper lobe; however, the cause of bleeding was unclear. After bronchial artery embolization (BAE), bronchial occlusion was performed using an Endobronchial Watanabe Spigot (EWS) that was easily placed because BAE had reduced the bleeding volume. Treatment with BAE alone was inadequate; however, additional therapy with EWS after BAE successfully controlled the massive hemoptysis, especially in this patient who underwent lobectomy to prevent respiratory dysfunction.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
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en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Center for Clinical Oncology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical  Sciences
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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en-keyword=Hemoptysis
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kn-title=Robotic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation using the scope switch technique (with video)
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kn-abstract=Technique: Minimally invasive congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) surgery is technically demanding. However, few studies have reported surgical approaches of robotic surgery for CBD. This report presents robotic CBD surgery using a scope-switch technique. Our robotic surgery technique for CBD consisted of four steps: step 1, Kocher's maneuver; step 2, dissection of the hepatoduodenal ligament using the scope switch technique; step 3, preparation for the Roux-en-Y loop; and step 4, hepaticojejunostomy. <br>
Results: The scope switch technique can provide different surgical approaches for dissecting the bile duct, including anterior approach by the standard position and right approach by the scope switch position. When approaching the ventral and left side of the bile duct, anterior approach with the standard position is suitable. In contrast, the lateral view by the scope switch position is preferable for approaching the bile duct laterally and dorsally. Using this technique, the dilated bile duct can be dissected circumferentially from four directions: anterior, medial, lateral, and posterior. Thereafter, complete resection of the choledochal cyst can be achieved. <br>
Conclusions: The scope switch technique in robotic surgery for CBD can be useful for dissecting around the bile duct with different surgical views, leading to the complete resection of the choledochal cyst.
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en-aut-name=UmedaYuzo
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en-aut-name=YoshidaRyuichi
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Fluorometric assay of laccase in mushroom extracts and comparisons with absorption spectrophotometry
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Laccase is a lignin-degrading enzyme that is expected to move industrial applications to a greener form of biotechnology. Here, we used 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzthiazolin-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) as a mediator and N-benzoyl leucomethylene blue (BLMB) as a substrate to develop a fluorometric assay that we used to measure laccase activity in mushroom extracts. We then compared this novel approach to conventional absorption spectrophotometry. With this novel approach, laccase oxidizes ABTS to produce ABTS radicals that show an absorption maximum at 415 nm. The ABTS radicals oxidize BLMB to generate fluorescent methylene blue that is measured by fluorometry while absorption spectrophotometry directly measures the absorbance of the ABTS radicals at 415 nm. Under the optimal conditions, the fluorometric assay showed a linear calibration curve with limits of detection and quantification of 1.0 × 10-2 mg mL-1 and 3.2 × 10-2 mg mL-1, respectively, and those values are 1.4-fold lower than the results using conventional absorption spectrophotometry to measure ABTS radicals. Laccase activity of extracts from species of mushrooms that include eryngii and shiitake were successfully determined via both fluorometry and absorption spectrophotometry. The eryngii extract showed the highest level of activity, which was followed by the shiitake extract, but laccase activity was not observed in the shimeji extract.
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en-aut-name=RenJianchao
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en-aut-mei=Jianchao
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en-aut-name=DanchanaKaewta
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en-aut-name=SasakiKeiko
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en-aut-name=KanetaTakashi
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Laccase
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en-keyword=Mushroom
kn-keyword=Mushroom
en-keyword=Fluorometry
kn-keyword=Fluorometry
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=1821
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article-no=
start-page=148565
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en-title=
kn-title=Injection of exogenous amyloid-β oligomers aggravated cognitive deficits, and activated necroptosis, in APP23 transgenic mice
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kn-abstract=Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by the loss of synapses and neurons in the brain, and the accumulation of amyloid plaques. Aβ oligomers (AβO) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of AD. Although there is increasing evidence to support the involvement of necroptosis in the pathogenesis of AD, the exact mechanism remains elusive. In the present study, we explored the effect of exogenous AβO injection on cell necroptosis and cognitive deficits in APP23 transgenic mice. We found that intrahippocampal injection of AβO accelerated the development of AD pathology and caused cognitive impairment in APP23 mice. Specifically, AβO injection significantly accelerated the accumulation of AβO and increased the expression level of phosphorylated-tau, and also induced necroptosis. Behavioral tests showed that AβO injection was associated with cognitive impairment. Furthermore, necroptosis induced by AβO injection occurred predominantly in microglia of the AD brain. We speculate that AβO increased necroptosis by activating microglia, resulting in cognitive deficits. Our results may aid in an understanding of the role played by AβO in AD from an alternative perspective and provide new ideas and evidence for necroptosis as a potential intervention and therapeutic target for AD.
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en-aut-name=YuHaibo
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en-aut-name=MoriharaRyuta
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en-aut-name=Ota-ElliottRicardo
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en-aut-name=BianZhihong
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en-aut-name=BianYuting
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HuXinran
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en-aut-mei=Xinran
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en-aut-name=SunHongming
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en-aut-mei=Hongming
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en-aut-name=FukuiYusuke
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en-aut-name=IshiuraHiroyuki
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en-aut-name=YamashitaToru
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
kn-affil=

affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=National Center Hospital, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Alzheimer's disease (AD)
kn-keyword=Alzheimer's disease (AD)
en-keyword=Amyloid-13 oligomers (A13O)
kn-keyword=Amyloid-13 oligomers (A13O)
en-keyword=Necroptosis
kn-keyword=Necroptosis
en-keyword=Microglia
kn-keyword=Microglia
en-keyword=Neurodegeneration
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start-page=101990
end-page=
dt-received=
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202310
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en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Prognostic nutritional index is a prognostic factor for patients with gastric cancer and esophagogastric junction cancer undergoing proximal gastrectomy with esophagogastrostomy by the double-flap technique: A secondary analysis of the rD-FLAP study
en-subtitle=
kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Purpose: Although proximal gastrectomy (PG) is commonly used in patients with upper gastric cancer (GC) and esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer, long-term prognostic factors in these patients are poorly understood. The double-flap technique (DFT) is an esophagogastrostomy with anti-reflux mechanism after PG; we previously conducted a multicenter retrospective study (rD-FLAP) to evaluate the short-term outcomes of DFT reconstruction. Here, we evaluated the long-term prognostic factors in patients with upper GC and EGJ cancer.<br>
Methods: The study was conducted as a secondary analysis of the rD-FLAP Study, which enrolled patients who underwent PG with DFT reconstruction, irrespective of disease type, between January 1996 and December 2015.<br>
Results: A total of 509 GC and EGJ cancer patients were enrolled. Univariate and multivariate analyses of overall survival demonstrated that a preoperative prognostic nutritional index (PNI) < 45 (p < 0.001, hazard ratio [HR]: 3.59, 95% confidential interval [CI]: 1.93–6.67) was an independent poor prognostic factor alongside pathological T factor ([pT] ≥2) (p = 0.010, HR: 2.29, 95% CI: 1.22–4.30) and pathological N factor ([pN] ≥1) (p = 0.001, HR: 3.27, 95% CI: 1.66–6.46). In patients with preoperative PNI ≥45, PNI change (<90%) at 1-year follow-up (p = 0.019, HR: 2.54, 95%CI: 1.16–5.54) was an independent poor prognostic factor, for which operation time (≥300 min) and blood loss (≥200 mL) were independent risk factors. No independent prognostic factors were identified in patients with preoperative PNI <45.<br>
Conclusions: PNI is a prognostic factor in upper GC and EGJ cancer patients. Preoperative nutritional enhancement and postoperative nutritional maintenance are important for prognostic improvement in these patients.
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en-aut-name=KakiuchiYoshihiko
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KurodaShinji
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=ChodaYasuhiro
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en-aut-name=OtsukaShinya
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en-aut-mei=Shinya
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=UeyamaSatoshi
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en-aut-mei=Satoshi
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=TanakaNorimitsu
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en-aut-mei=Norimitsu
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=MuraokaAtsushi
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en-aut-mei=Atsushi
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=HatoShinji
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aut-affil-num=8
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KamikawaYasuaki
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aut-affil-num=9
ORCID=

en-aut-name=FujiwaraToshiyoshi
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en-aut-mei=Toshiyoshi
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aut-affil-num=10
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citizens Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Fukuyama Medical Center
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Mihara Red Cross Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Kagawa Rosai Hospital
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Shikoku Cancer Center
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Surgery, Matsuda Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Double -flap technique
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en-keyword=Gastric cancer
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en-keyword=Prognostic factor
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en-keyword=Prognostic nutritional index
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en-keyword=Proximal gastrectomy
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start-page=105797
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202311
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en-title=
kn-title=Ruxolitinib altered IFN-β induced necroptosis of human dental pulp stem cells during osteoblast differentiation
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the role of ruxolitinib in the interferon beta (IFN-β) mediated osteoblast differentiation using human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs).<br>
Design: hDPSCs from five deciduous teeth of healthy patients were stimulated by adding human recombinant IFN-β protein (1 or 2 ng/ml) to the osteogenic differentiation induction medium. Substrate formation was determined using Alizarin Red staining, calcium concentration, and osteoblast marker expression levels. Ruxolitinib was used to inhibit the Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway. Apoptosis was detected using terminal deoxynucleotidyl nick-end labeling (TUNEL) staining, and necroptosis was detected using propidium iodide staining and phosphorylated mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (pMLKL) expression.<br>
Results: In the IFN-β-treated group, substrate formation was inhibited by a reduction in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression in a concentration-dependent manner. Although the proliferation potency was unchanged between the IFN-β-treated and control groups, the cell number was significantly reduced in the experimental group. TUNEL-positive cell number was not significantly different; however, the protein level of necroptosis markers, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and pMLKL were significantly increased in the substrate formation. Cell number and ALP expression level were improved in the group administered ruxolitinib, a JAK-STAT inhibitor. Additionally, ruxolitinib significantly suppressed IL-6 and pMLKL levels.<br>
Conclusion: Ruxolitinib interfered with the IFN-β-mediated necroptosis and osteogenic differentiation via the JAK-STAT pathway.
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en-aut-name=TanakaAtsuko
en-aut-sei=Tanaka
en-aut-mei=Atsuko
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=HayanoSatoru
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=NagataMasayo
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KosamiTakahiro
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en-aut-mei=Takahiro
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=WangZiyi
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en-aut-mei=Ziyi
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KamiokaHiroshi
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en-aut-mei=Hiroshi
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kn-aut-sei=
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aut-affil-num=6
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Orthodontics, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Orthodontics, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Type-I interferon
kn-keyword=Type-I interferon
en-keyword=Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription pathway
kn-keyword=Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription pathway
en-keyword=Osteoblast
kn-keyword=Osteoblast
en-keyword=Necroptosis
kn-keyword=Necroptosis
en-keyword=Singleton-Merten Syndrome
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=51
cd-vols=
no-issue=9
article-no=
start-page=1056
end-page=1062
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202309
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en-title=
kn-title=Increased evidence for no benefit of contact precautions in preventing extended-spectrum β-lactamases-producing Enterobacteriaceae: Systematic scoping review
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction: Extended-spectrum β-lactamases-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is a critical antimicrobial resistance pathogen, to which we need to pay the greatest attention. This study was aimed at uncovering the present evidence for the preventive effectiveness of contact precautions for patients colonized or infected with ESBL-E.<br>
Methods: According to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews, we searched MEDLINE for articles with relevant keywords from the beginning of 2010 to October 18, 2022.<br>
Results: Of the 355 articles found, 9, including 8 observational studies and 1 randomized controlled trial, were selected. Safety of discontinuing contact precautions was evaluated mainly in acute-care and long-term care hospitals. Consistently, all authors concluded that contact precautions can be safely discontinued in patients colonized or infected with ESBL-E.<br>
Conclusion: The clinical impact of discontinuing contact precautions for patients with ESBL-E is minimal and can be safely withdrawn at acute, noncritical, adult care wards. Relevant data from pediatric and geriatric wards, as well as intensive care units, were insufficient and should be investigated in future research.
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en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=OtsukaFumio
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Antimicrobial resistance
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en-keyword=Contact isolation
kn-keyword=Contact isolation
en-keyword=Health care-associated infection
kn-keyword=Health care-associated infection
en-keyword=Standard precautions
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kn-title=A soft rotary actuator with a flexible shaft using flexible pneumatic actuators
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kn-abstract=This paper proposes a soft rotary actuator that can rotate even when its shaft is bent. The tested rotary actuator consists of three Extension-type Flexible Pneumatic Actuators (EFPA), flexible plates for restraining the EFPAs geometrically, and a polyurethane tube as a shaft. The EFPA consists of a silicone rubber tube covered with a sleeve that can expand significantly in the axial direction when the tube is pressurized. By restraining the EFPA to a helical shape using plates, the proposed rotary actuator can rotate when the three EFPAs are extended in the rotational direction upon the application of pressure. It is confirmed that the tested actuator could rotate even if the shaft is bent, because the shaft and EFPAs consist of flexible materials. The maximum rotation angle and torque are approximately 400° and 0.5 Nm, respectively, for an input pressure of 500 kPa. An analytical model of the tested actuator is proposed to predict the relationship between the rotation angle and the input pressure. A comparison between the calculated and experimental rotation angles reveals that the experimental results can be accurately predicted using the proposed analytical model, which considers the effects of EFPA friction and restraining.
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en-aut-name=ShimookaSo
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en-aut-name=KawanakaMiku
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en-aut-name=GofukuAkio
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en-affil=Faculty of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Soft rotary actuator
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kn-title=The function of the plant cell wall in plant–microbe interactions
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kn-abstract=The plant cell wall is an interface of plant–microbe interactions. The ability of microbes to decompose cell wall polysaccharides contributes to microbial pathogenicity. Plants have evolved mechanisms to prevent cell wall degradation. However, the role of the cell wall in plant–microbe interactions is not well understood. Here, we discuss four functions of the plant cell wall—physical defence, storage of antimicrobial compounds, production of cell wall-derived elicitors, and provision of carbon sources—in the context of plant–microbe interactions. In addition, we discuss the four families of cell surface receptors associated with plant cell walls (malectin-like receptor kinase family, wall-associated kinase family, leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinase family, and lysin motif receptor-like kinase family) that have been the subject of several important studies in recent years. This review summarises the findings on both plant cell wall and plant immunity, improving our understanding and may provide impetus to various researchers.
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en-aut-name=IshidaKonan
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en-aut-name=NoutoshiYoshiteru
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Plant cell wall
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kn-title=Fabrication and characterization of a submillimeter-scale ultrasonic motor
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kn-abstract=Submillimeter-scale electrically driven micromotors have the potential to revolutionize micro-robotic systems, but difficulties in their fabrication processes and unknown physical phenomena prevent their development. In this paper, we propose a submillimeter-scale rotary piezoelectric ultrasonic motor with the smallest stator (0.41 mm × 0.41 mm × 0.25 mm) reported to date. The micromachining technologies enable the creation of tiny components. A micromanipulator that can control a small amount of adhesive of sub-milligram order engenders success in manufacture of the stator. Several experiments clarify the submillimeter-scale physical behaviors, such as the admittance and the quality factor. With appropriate piezoelectric materials, submillimeter-scale ultrasonic motors are built and characterized using a rotor with 0.15 mm diameter. The motor with typical hard PZTs demonstrated maximum torque of 5.4 nNm and a maximum angular velocity of 714 rad/s at an applied voltage with amplitude of 44.8 Vp-p. Furthermore, another motor with single-crystal PMN-PT piezoelectric elements presented the possibility of low-voltage actuation. These submillimeter-scale ultrasonic motors were compared with existing comparable-size micromotors.
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en-aut-name=KikuchiKohei
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=HussainMudassir
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en-aut-name=MashimoTomoaki
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Okayama University
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en-keyword=Actuators
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en-keyword=Microfabrication
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en-keyword=Micromotors
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no-vol=99
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start-page=107596
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kn-title=A pediatric case of ureterolithiasis due to cystinuria accompanied by acute appendicitis; a case report
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kn-abstract=Introduction: Acute abdominal pain, a chief complaint frequently seen in the emergency department, can be triggered by a vast range of conditions. Although ureterolithiasis is a less common cause in children, renal colic can be caused by calculi due to hereditary metabolic diseases among patients in those age groups. <br>
Presentation of case: We report a 12-year-old girl with abdominal pain who was diagnosed with concurrent acute appendicitis and ureterolithiasis due to cystinuria. Acute appendicitis was successfully treated with cefmetazole, and the calculus was eliminated after adequate fluid loading. <br>
Discussion: Synchronous acute appendicitis and ureterolithiasis is reported to be rare. Cystinuria is a hereditary metabolic stone-forming disease, and the first calculi can be detected in childhood. Increasing the solubility of cystine in the urine is required to prevent recurrent stone formation and accompanying complications. Urinalysis, ultrasound, and computed tomography coincidentally demonstrated two different acute pathological processes of ureterolithiasis and appendicitis. <br>
Conclusion: Careful physical and laboratory examination can help clinicians find coexisting etiologies of acute abdominal pain. Ureterolithiasis can be seen in children with hereditary disorders such as cystinuria. Early diagnosis of cystinuria and close monitoring may lead to a better long-term outcome.
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en-aut-name=HiraokaTomohiro
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=KawamuraMai
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en-aut-name=TakadaKeisuke
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en-aut-name=MoriwakeTadashi
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affil-num=1
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=2
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Iwakuni Clinical Center
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Iwakuni Clinical Center
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Iwakuni Clinical Center
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en-title=
kn-title=Separation and fractionation of glutamic acid and histidine via origami isoelectric focusing
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kn-abstract=We demonstrated the fractionation of two amino acids, glutamic acid and histidine, separated via isoelectric focusing (IEF) on filter paper folded and stacked in an origami fashion. Channels for electrophoresis were fabricated as circular zones acquired via wax printing onto the filter paper. An ampholyte solution with amphiphilic samples was deposited on all the circle zones, which was followed by folding to form the electrophoresis channels. IEF was achieved by applying an electrical potential between the anodic and cathodic chambers filled with phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions, respectively. A pH gradient was formed using either a wide-range ampholyte with a pH of 3 to 10 or a narrow-range version with a pH of 5 to 8, which was confirmed by adding pH indicators to each layer. The origami IEF was used to separate the amino acids, glutamic acid and histidine, by mixing with the ampholytes, which were deposited on the layers. The components in each layer were extracted with water and measured by high-performance liquid chromatography using pre-column derivatization with dansyl chloride. The results indicated that the focus for glutamic acid and that for histidine were at different layers, according to their isoelectric points. The origami isoelectric focusing achieved the fractionation of amino acids in less than 3 min using voltage as low as 30 V.
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en-aut-name=DanchanaKaewta
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en-aut-name=YamashitaNayu
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aut-affil-num=2
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en-aut-name=UmedaMika I.
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aut-affil-num=3
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en-aut-name=KanetaTakashi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Paper-based analytical device
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dt-pub-year=2023
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en-title=
kn-title=Exploration of the yadokari/yadonushi nature of YkV3 and RnMBV3 in the original host and a model filamentous fungus
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kn-abstract=The yadokari/yadonushi nature is a recently discovered virus lifestyle; “yadokari” refers to the ability of capsidless positive-sense (+) RNA viruses (yadokariviruses) to utilize the capsids of phylogenetically distant double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) viruses possibly as the replication site, while “yadonushi” refers to the ability of dsRNA viruses to provide capsids to yadokariviruses. This virus–virus interaction, however, has been only studied with limited pathosystems. Here, we established a new study model with a capsidless (+)RNA yadokarivirus YkV3 (family Yadokariviridae) and its capsid donor RnMBV3 (family Megabirnaviridae) in the original host fungus Rosellinia necatrix and a model filamentous fungal host Cryphonectria parasitica. YkV3 has a simple genome structure with one open reading frame of 4305 nucleotides encoding a single polyprotein with an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and a 2A-like self-cleavage peptide domain. Reverse genetics of YkV3 in R. necatrix showed that YkV3 tolerates a nucleotide substitution in the extreme 5′-terminus. The insertion of two termination codons immediately downstream of the 2A-like cleavage site abolished YkV3 viability, suggesting the importance of the C-terminal portion of the polyprotein of unknown function. Transfection of RnMBV3 and YkV3 into an RNA silencing-deficient mutant Δdcl2 of C. parasitica showed the replication competency of both viruses. Comparison between the wild-type and Δdcl2 strains of C. parasitica in virus accumulation suggested that RnMBV3 and YkV3 are susceptible to RNA silencing in C. parasitica. Taken together, we have established a platform to further explore the yadokari/yadonushi nature using genetically manipulable host fungal and virus strains.
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en-aut-name=SatoYukiyo
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en-aut-mei=Yukiyo
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=HisanoSakae
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en-aut-name=SuzukiNobuhiro
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Agrivirology Laboratory, Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Agrivirology Laboratory, Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Agrivirology Laboratory, Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Virus-virus interaction
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en-keyword=RNA viruses
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en-keyword=Plant pathogenic fungi
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en-keyword=Yadokarivirus
kn-keyword=Yadokarivirus
en-keyword=Megabirnavirus
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en-keyword=Reverse genetics
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=20231015
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en-title=
kn-title=Demonstration of iodide-dependent UVA-triggered growth inhibition in Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells and identification of its suppressive molecules
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Upon white light illumination, the growth of the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae was extremely impaired only in the presence of iodide ions, but not fluoride, chloride and bromide ions. Action spectroscopy revealed that the maximum wavelength of the light is around at 373 nm, corresponding to the UVA region. Using a genetic approach, several genes, including OPY1, HEM1, and PAU11, were identified as suppressors of this growth inhibition. This iodide-dependent UVA-triggered growth inhibition method, along with its suppressive molecules, would be beneficial for understanding cell growth processes in eukaryotes and can be utilized for medium sterilization using UVA light.
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SaekiNozomu
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KojimaKeiichi
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aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

en-aut-name=MoriyaHisao
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en-aut-mei=Hisao
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=SudoYuki
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en-aut-mei=Yuki
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Research Core for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Research Core for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=UVA
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en-keyword=Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202310
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en-title=
kn-title=Safety and usefulness of nebulized liposomal amphotericin B: Systematic scoping review
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Purpose<br>
Invasive fungal infections potentially result in fatal outcomes in immunocompromised hosts. Compared to intravenous administration, a nebulization therapy can achieve a high concentration of drug delivered in the respiratory tract, without a systematic absorption. We herein summarized the study findings on the safety and clinical utility of nebulized liposomal amphotericin B therapy.<br>
Methods<br>
According to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, we performed a search on MEDLINE and EMBASE for articles with relevant keywords, including “inhaled liposomal amphotericin B″, “nebulized liposomal amphotericin B″, or “aerosolized liposomal amphotericin B″, from the inception of these databases to August 31, 2022.<br>
Results<br>
Of the 172 articles found, 27 articles, including 13 case reports, 11 observational studies, and 3 clinical trials, were selected. Generally, findings showed that nebulized liposomal amphotericin B treatment appeared to be safe and without severe adverse effects. We found an accumulated evidence for the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of nebulized liposomal amphotericin B prophylaxis among lung transplantation recipients; however, a randomized controlled study has yet to be reported. Data on hemato-oncological patients are relatively scarce; however, a randomized controlled study suggested the prophylactic effect of nebulized liposomal amphotericin B on invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. Observational and randomized controlled studies to evaluate therapeutic efficacy of the nebulized liposomal amphotericin B therapy have not been performed.<br>
Conclusion<br>
In conclusion, we found increasing evidence for the effectiveness of the inhalation therapy among patients after lung transplantation and with hemato-oncological diseases.
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en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
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en-aut-mei=Hideharu
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NishimuraYoshito
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en-aut-mei=Yoshito
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OtsukaFumio
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Amphotericin B
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dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=20230708
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en-title=
kn-title=Mycobacterium shinjukuense infection successfully treated with clarithromycin, rifampicin, and ethambutol
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=We present the case of a 59-year-old woman diagnosed with Mycobacterium shinjukuense infection using mass spectrometry of bronchioalveolar lavage fluid. We initiated treatment with clarithromycin, rifampicin, and ethambutol based on the results of drug susceptibility testing, which improved lung opacities. Most previous cases were treated with the standard regimen for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. However, our regimen may provide a therapeutic option for this rare nontuberculous Mycobacterium infection.
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en-aut-name=NakamuraKayo
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en-aut-name=MurakamiEtsuko
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en-aut-name=KishinoDaizo
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=MashimoShuko
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KuriokaYusuke
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kn-title=Dual antiplatelet therapy inhibits neutrophil extracellular traps to reduce liver micrometastases of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
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kn-abstract=The involvement of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in cancer metastasis is being clarified, but the relationship between intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) and NETs remains unclear. The presence of NETs was verified by multiple fluorescence staining in clinically resected specimens of iCCA. Human neutrophils were co-cultured with iCCA cells to observe NET induction and changes in cellular characteristics. Binding of platelets to iCCA cells and its mechanism were also examined, and their effects on NETs were analyzed in vitro and in in vivo mouse models. NETs were present in the tumor periphery of resected iCCAs. NETs promoted the motility and migration ability of iCCA cells in vitro. Although iCCA cells alone had a weak NET-inducing ability, the binding of platelets to iCCA cells via P-selectin promoted NET induction. Based on these results, antiplatelet drugs were applied to these cocultures in vitro and inhibited the binding of platelets to iCCA cells and the induction of NETs. Fluorescently labeled iCCA cells were injected into the spleen of mice, resulting in the formation of liver micrometastases coexisting with platelets and NETs. These mice were treated with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) consisting of aspirin and ticagrelor, which dramatically reduced micrometastases. These results suggest that potent antiplatelet therapy prevents micrometastases of iCCA cells by inhibiting platelet activation and NET production, and it may contribute to a novel therapeutic strategy.
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-title=
kn-title=Significance of the comprehensive geriatric assessment in the administration of chemotherapy to older adults with cancer: Recommendations by the Japanese Geriatric Oncology Guideline Committee
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=Introduction: The number of older patients with cancer is expected to continue to increase owing to the aging population. Recently, the usefulness of geriatric assessment (GA) conducted by multiple staff members from different medical backgrounds has been reported; however, a consensus on the effectiveness of GA has not yet been achieved.<br>
Materials and Methods: We, as the Japanese Geriatric Oncology Guideline Committee for elderly patients with cancer, conducted a literature search of randomized controlled trials published before August 2021 that used GA or comprehensive GA (CGA) as an intervention for patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. As the key outcomes for answering the clinical question, we focused on survival benefit, adverse events, and quality of life (QOL). After a systematic review of these studies, the expert panel member developed recommendations according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system.<br>
Results: For older patients with cancer, GA or CGA is suggested during or before chemotherapy (weakly recommended). Chemotherapy-induced adverse events were significantly reduced by GA/CGA interventions without any adverse effects on survival. Health-related QOL tended to improve with the GA/CGA interventions.<br>
Discussion: Although, in our opinion, GA/CGA does require time and resources, it poses no harm patients. Therefore, we suggest expanding the human resources and educating skills of medical providers for clinical implementation of GA/CGA.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Advanced Cancer Translational Research Institute, Showa University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Frontier Science for Cancer and Chemotherapy, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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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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kn-title=Transmural necrosis of the ascending colon secondary to traumatic hemorrhagic shock: A case report
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Introduction: Acute mesenteric ischemia is caused by a severe reduction in blood flow to the intestine, eventually resulting in non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia, and less frequently, bowel necrosis, which is associated with high mortality.<br>
Case presentation: We report a 10-year-old boy with no past medical history with necrosis of the ascending colon after resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock due to femoral vein injury caused by a bicycle handlebar injury. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated hypodense thickening of the ascending colon wall and intrahepatic portal gas. Exploratory laparoscopy demonstrated necrosis of the ascending colon and paralysis of the intestines.<br>
Conclusion: Colonic necrosis secondary to hemorrhagic shock in children without evidence of pre-existing cardiovascular disease is extremely uncommon. Lack of familiarity with this condition may cause serious complications. Clinicians must be aware of this disease to promptly diagnose and aggressively treat the condition early.
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affil-num=1
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=2
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=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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en-title=
kn-title=Hydrogen inhalation attenuates lung contusion after blunt chest trauma in mice
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kn-abstract=Background: Lung contusion caused by blunt chest trauma evokes a severe inflammatory reaction in the pulmonary parenchyma that may be associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Although hydrogen gas has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is protective against multiple types of lung injury at safe concentrations, the effects of inhaled hydrogen gas on blunt lung injury have not been previously investigated. Therefore, using a mouse model, we tested the hypothesis that hydrogen inhalation after chest trauma would reduce pulmonary inflammation and acute lung injury associated with lung contusion.<br>
Methods: Inbred male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups: sham with air inhalation, lung contusion with air inhalation, and lung contusion with 1.3% hydrogen inhalation. Experimental lung contusion was induced using a highly reproducible and standardized apparatus. Immediately after induction of lung contusion, mice were placed in a chamber exposed to 1.3% hydrogen gas in the air. Histopathological analysis and real-time polymerase chain reaction in lung tissue and blood gas analysis were performed 6 hours after contusion.<br>
Results: Histopathological examination of the lung tissue after contusion revealed perivascular/intra-alveolar hemorrhage, perivascular/interstitial leukocyte infiltration, and interstitial/intra-alveolar edema. These histological changes and the extent of lung contusion, as determined by computed tomography, were significantly mitigated by hydrogen inhalation. Hydrogen inhalation also significantly reduced inflammatory cytokine and chemokine mRNA levels and improved oxygenation.<br>
Conclusion: Hydrogen inhalation therapy significantly mitigated inflammatory responses associated with lung contusion in mice. Hydrogen inhalation therapy may be a supplemental therapeutic strategy for treating lung contusion.
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kn-abstract=Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) instillation is an established immunotherapy for superficial bladder cancer. Herein, we describe a case of disseminated BCG infection that developed immediately after the first BCG injection. A 76-year-old man diagnosed with non-invasive bladder cancer underwent intravesical BCG instillation; he developed high fever and systemic arthralgia later that night. General examination did not reveal any infectious sources, and a combination therapy of isoniazid, rifabutin, and ethambutol was initiated after collecting his blood, urine, bone marrow, and liver biopsy samples for mycobacterial cultures. Three weeks later, Mycobacterium bovis was detected in the urine and bone marrow samples, and pathological investigation of liver biopsy revealed multiple small epithelial granulomas with focal multinucleated giant cells, leading to a diagnosis of disseminated BCG infection. The patient recovered after long-term antimycobacterial therapy without remarkable sequelae. Most cases of disseminated BCG infection occur after several doses of BCG injections, and its onset reportedly varies among cases, ranging from a few days to several months. The present case was notable as disease onset was observed only a few hours after the first BCG injection. Although rare, development of disseminated BCG infection should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients at any time after intravesical BCG instillation therapy.
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kn-title=Oncologic and Safety Outcomes for Endoscopic Surgery Versus Radical Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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kn-abstract=We systematically reviewed the literature and summarized oncologic and safety outcomes for endoscopic management (EM) compared to radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Studies comparing oncologic and/or safety results for EM versus RNU in patients with UTUC were included in our review. Overall, 13 studies met the criteria, and five studies were included in a meta-analysis using adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for overall survival (OS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and bladder recurrence-free survival (BRFS). EM was associated similar OS (HR 1.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.75–2.16), CSS (HR 1.37, 95% CI 0.99–1.91), and BRFS (HR 0.98, 95% CI 0.61–1.55) to RNU, while 28–85% of patients treated with EM experienced upper tract recurrence across the studies. EM required more interventions with a higher cumulative risk of complications and lower likelihood of renal preservation. In summary, EM for low-grade UTUC had comparable survival outcomes to RNU at the cost of higher local recurrence rates resulting in a need for long-term rigorous surveillance and repeated interventions.
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kn-title=Shigellosis in Southeast Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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kn-abstract=Background: Southeast Asia is attractive for tourism. Unfortunately, travelers to this region are at risk of becoming infected with Shigella. We conducted a meta-analysis to provide updates on Shigella prevalence in Southeast Asia, along with their serogroups and serotypes.<br>
Methods: We conducted a systematic search using PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed studies from 2000 to November 2022. We selected studies that detected Shigella in stools by culture or polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Two reviewers extracted the data using a standardized form and performed quality assessments using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. The random effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of Shigella.<br>
Results: During our search, we identified 4376 studies. 29 studies (from six Southeast Asian countries) were included in the systematic review, 21 each in the meta-analysis of the prevalence of Shigella (Sample size: 109545) and the prevalence of Shigella serogroups.<br>
The pooled prevalence of Shigella was 4% (95% CI: 4–5%) among diarrhea cases. Shigella sonnei was the most abundant serogroup in Thailand (74%) and Vietnam (57%), whereas Shigella flexneri was dominant in Indonesia (72%) and Cambodia (71%). Shigella dysenteriae and Shigella boydii were uncommon (pooled prevalence of 1% each). The pooled prevalence of Shigella was 5% (95% CI: 4–6%) in children aged <5 years. The pooled prevalence showed a decreasing trend comparing data collected between 2000–2013 (5%; 95% CI: 4–6%) and between 2014–2022 (3%; 95% CI: 2–4%). Shigella prevalence was 6% in studies that included participants with mixed pathogens versus 3% in those without. Shigella flexneri serotype 2a was the most frequently isolated (33%), followed by 3a (21%), 1b (10%), 2b (3%), and 6 (3%).<br>
Conclusions: This study provides compelling evidence for the development of effective Shigella vaccines for residents of endemic regions and travellers to these areas.
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kn-abstract=A recurrent neural network (RNN) can generate a sequence of patterns as the temporal evolution of the output vector. This paper focuses on a continuous-time RNN model with a piecewise-linear activation function that has neither external inputs nor hidden neurons, and studies the problem of finding the parameters of the model so that it generates a given sequence of bipolar vectors. First, a sufficient condition for the model to generate the desired sequence is derived, which is expressed as a system of linear inequalities in the parameters. Next, three approaches to finding solutions of the system of linear inequalities are proposed: One is formulated as a convex quadratic programming problem and others are linear programming problems. Then, two types of sequences of bipolar vectors that can be generated by the model are presented. Finally, the case where the model generates a periodic sequence of bipolar vectors is considered, and a sufficient condition for the trajectory of the state vector to converge to a limit cycle is provided.
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kn-abstract=Metastasis-suppressor 1 (MTSS1) is a membrane-interacting scaffolding protein that regulates the integrity of epithelial cell-cell junctions and functions as a tumor suppressor in a wide range of carcinomas. MTSS1 binds phosphoinositide-rich membranes through its I-BAR domain and is capable of sensing and generating negative membrane curvature in vitro. However, the mechanisms by which MTSS1 localizes to inter-cellular junctions in epithelial cells and contributes to their integrity and maintenance have remained elusive. By carrying out EM and live-cell imaging on cultured Madin-Darby canine kidney cell monolayers, we provide evidence that adherens junctions of epithelial cells harbor lamellipodia-like, dynamic actin-driven membrane folds, which exhibit high negative membrane curvature at their distal edges. BioID proteomics and imaging experiments demonstrated that MTSS1 associates with an Arp2/3 complex activator, the WAVE-2 complex, in dynamic actin-rich protrusions at cell-cell junctions. Inhibi-tion of Arp2/3 or WAVE-2 suppressed actin filament assembly at adherens junctions, decreased the dynamics of junctional membrane protrusions, and led to defects in epithelial integ-rity. Together, these results support a model in which membrane-associated MTSS1, together with the WAVE-2 and Arp2/3 complexes, promotes the formation of dynamic lamellipodia-like actin protrusions that contribute to the integrity of cell-cell junctions in epithelial monolayers.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (RIIS), Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) - Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) - Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) - Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Nikon Imaging Center and Centre for Organismal Studies, Heidelberg University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) - Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) - Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) - Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
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start-page=411
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
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kn-title=Modified single-patch repair for atrioventricular septal defects results in good functional outcomes in the absence of deep ventricular septal defects
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kn-abstract=Objectives<br>
We compared 2-patch repair (TP) with modified single-patch repair (MSP) for complete atrioventricular septal defects and evaluated their effect on the left atrioventricular valve (LAVV) competence. We also identified risk factors for unfavorable functional outcomes.<br>
<br>
Methods<br>
This retrospective study included 118 patients with complete atrioventricular septal defects who underwent intracardiac repair from 1998 to 2020 (MSP: 69; TP: 49). The median follow-up period was 10.4 years. The functional outcome of freedom from moderate or greater LAVV regurgitation (LAVVR) was estimated using the Kaplan–Meier method.<br>
<br>
Results<br>
The hospital mortality was 1.7% (2/118) and late mortality was 0.8% (1/118). Eight patients required LAVV-related reoperation (MSP: 4; TP: 4) and none required left ventricular outflow tract-related reoperation. In the MSP group without LAVV anomaly, the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the ventricular septal defect (VSD) depth was strongly associated with moderate or greater postoperative LAVVR, with the best cutoff at 10.9 mm. When stratified according to the combination of intracardiac repair type and VSD depth, the MSP-deep VSD (VSD depth >11 mm) group showed the worst LAVV competence among the 4 groups (P = .002). According to multivariate analysis, weight <4.0 kg, LAVV anomaly, and moderate or greater preoperative LAVVR were independent risk factors for moderate or greater postoperative LAVVR, whereas MSP was not a risk factor.<br>
<br>
Conclusions<br>
Postoperative LAVVR remains an obstacle to improved functional outcomes. MSP provides LAVV competence similar to TP unless deep VSD is present. The surgical approach should be selected on the basis of anatomical variations, specifically VSD depth.
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en-aut-name=KasaharaShingo
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en-aut-name=SanoShunji
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en-aut-name=KotaniYasuhiro
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Okayama University Hospital
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en-keyword=atrioventricular septal defect
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kn-title=STAT1/3 signaling suppresses axon degeneration and neuronal cell death through regulation of NAD+-biosynthetic and consuming enzymes
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)+-biosynthetic and consuming enzymes are involved in various intracellular events through the regulation of NAD+ metabolism. Recently, it has become clear that alterations in the expression of NAD+-biosynthetic and consuming enzymes contribute to the axonal stability of neurons. We explored soluble bioactive factor(s) that alter the expression of NAD+-metabolizing enzymes and found that cytokine interferon (IFN)-γ increased the expression of nicotinamide nucleotide adenylyltransferase 2 (NMNAT2), an NAD+-biosynthetic enzyme. IFN-γ activated signal transducers and activators of transcription 1 and 3 (STAT1/3) followed by c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) suppression. As a result, STAT1/3 increased the expression of NMNAT2 at both mRNA and protein levels in a dose- and time-dependent manner and, at the same time, suppressed activation of sterile alpha and Toll/interleukin receptor motif-containing 1 (SARM1), an NAD+-consuming enzyme, and increased intracellular NAD+ levels. We examined the protective effect of STAT1/3 signaling against vincristine-mediated cell injury as a model of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), in which axonal degeneration is involved in disease progression. We found that IFN-γ-mediated STAT1/3 activation inhibited vincristine-induced downregulation of NMNAT2 and upregulation of SARM1 phosphorylation, resulting in modest suppression of subsequent neurite degradation and cell death. These results indicate that STAT1/3 signaling induces NMNAT2 expression while simultaneously suppressing SARM1 phosphorylation, and that both these actions contribute to suppression of axonal degeneration and cell death.
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en-aut-name=MurataHitoshi
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=YasuiYu
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en-aut-mei=Yu
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en-aut-name=OisoKazuma
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en-aut-name=OchiToshiki
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en-aut-name=TomonobuNahoko
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en-aut-name=YamamotoKen-ichi
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en-aut-name=KinoshitaRie
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en-aut-name=SakaguchiMasakiyo
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Cell Biology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=NMNAT2
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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-subtitle=
en-abstract=
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=FurutaKazuyuki
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en-aut-name=OnishiHiroka
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en-aut-name=IkadaYuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=MasakiKento
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=TanakaSatoshi
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KaitoChikara
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Pharmacology, Division of Pathological Sciences, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Comprehensive study of metabolic changes induced by a ketogenic diet therapy using GC/MS- and LC/MS-based metabolomics
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Objective: The ketogenic diet (KD), a high-fat and low-carbohydrate diet, is effective for a subset of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, although the mechanisms of the KD have not been fully elucidated. The aims of this observational study were to investigate comprehensive short-term metabolic changes induced by the KD and to explore candidate metabolites or pathways for potential new therapeutic targets.<br>
Methods: Subjects included patients with intractable epilepsy who had undergone the KD therapy (the medium-chain triglyceride [MCT] KD or the modified Atkins diet using MCT oil). Plasma and urine samples were obtained before and at 2–4 weeks after initiation of the KD. Targeted metabolome analyses of these samples were performed using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS).<br>
Results: Samples from 10 and 11 patients were analysed using GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS, respectively. The KD increased ketone bodies, various fatty acids, lipids, and their conjugates. In addition, levels of metabolites located upstream of acetyl-CoA and propionyl-CoA, including catabolites of branched-chain amino acids and structural analogues of γ-aminobutyric acid and lactic acid, were elevated.<br>
Conclusions: The metabolites that were significantly changed after the initiation of the KD and related metabolites may be candidates for further studies for neuronal actions to develop new anti-seizure medications.
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en-aut-name=AkiyamaMari
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en-aut-name=AkiyamaTomoyuki
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en-aut-name=SaigusaDaisuke
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en-aut-name=HishinumaEiji
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=MatsukawaNaomi
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en-aut-name=ShibataTakashi
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en-aut-name=TsuchiyaHiroki
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en-aut-name=MoriAtsushi
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en-aut-name=FujiiYuji
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en-aut-name=MogamiYukiko
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aut-affil-num=10
ORCID=

en-aut-name=TokorodaniChiho
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en-aut-name=KuwaharaKozue
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en-aut-name=Numata-UematsuYurika
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=InoueKenji
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aut-affil-num=14
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KobayashiKatsuhiro
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Child Neurology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Paediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University
kn-affil=

affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Child Neurology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Child Neurology, Okayama University Hospital
kn-affil=

affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Shiga Medical Centre for Children
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Paediatrics, Hiroshima City Funairi Citizens Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Paediatric Neurology, Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Paediatrics, Kochi Health Sciences Centre
kn-affil=

affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Paediatrics, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital,
kn-affil=

affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Paediatrics, Tohoku University School of Medicine
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Neurology, Shiga Medical Centre for Children
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Paediatrics (Child Neurology), Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Amino acids
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en-keyword=Biomarkers
kn-keyword=Biomarkers
en-keyword=Intractable epilepsy
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cd-vols=
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start-page=390
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kn-title=PARsylation-mediated ubiquitylation: lessons from rare hereditary disease Cherubism
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
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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ORCID=

en-aut-name=RottapelRobert
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Diagnostic value of circulating microRNA-21 in chronic lung allograft dysfunction after bilateral cadaveric and living-donor lobar lung transplantation
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kn-abstract=Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) involved in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis have been shown to be associated with the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) after lung transplantation (LT). We investigated the role of circulating miRNAs in the diagnosis of CLAD after bilateral LT, including cadaveric LT (CLT) and living-donor lobar LT (LDLLT). <br>
Methods: The subjects of this retrospective study were 37 recipients of bilateral CLT (n = 23) and LDLLT (n = 14), and they were divided into a non-CLAD group (n = 24) and a CLAD group (n = 13). The plasma miRNA levels of the two groups were compared, and correlations between their miRNAs levels and percent baseline forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and total lung capacity (TLC) values were calculated from one year before to one year after the diagnosis of CLAD. <br>
Results: The plasma levels of both miR-21 and miR-155 at the time of the diagnosis of CLAD were significantly higher in the CLAD group than in the non-CLAD group (miR-21, P = 0.0013; miR155, P = 0.042). The miR-21 levels were significantly correlated with the percent baseline FEV1, FVC, and TLC value of one year before and at the time of diagnosis of CLAD (P < 0.05). A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis of the performance of miR-21 levels in the diagnosis of CLAD yielded an area under the curve of 0.89. <br>
Conclusion: Circulating miR-21 appears to be of potential value in diagnosing CLAD after bilateral LT.
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Accuracy of the newly developed Zimmer Biomet Root Aiming guide in tibial tunnel creation compared with that of conventional guides
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kn-abstract=Background/objective: Accurate tibial tunnel creation is crucial for successful transtibial pullout repair of medial meniscus (MM) posterior root tears (MMPRTs). This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the newly developed Zimmer Biomet Root Aiming (ZeBRA) guide for transtibial pullout repair of MMPRTs.Methods: This study included 50 patients who underwent transtibial pullout repair using the Unicorn Meniscal Root (UMR) (n = 25) and ZeBRA (n = 25) guides. The expected anatomic centre (AC) and tibial tunnel centre (TC) were assessed using three-dimensional postoperative computed tomography (CT) images. The expected AC was defined as the centre of the circle tangent to the triangular footprint of the MM posterior root. The expected AC and TC on the tibial surface were assessed using the percentage-based posterolateral location on the tibial surface. The absolute distance between the AC and TC (mm) was evaluated.<br>
Results: The mean AC location was 76.1% +/- 3.1% posterior and 40.8% +/- 2.1% lateral, whereas the mean TC location was 76.7% +/- 5.3% posterior and 37.2% +/- 3.6% lateral using the UMR guide and 75.8% +/- 3.1% posterior and 36.5% +/- 2.4% lateral using the ZeBRA guide. No significant difference was observed in the absolute distance between the UMR and ZeBRA guides (3.9 +/- 1.4 and 3.8 +/- 1.3 mm, respectively; p = 0.617).<br>
Conclusions: The newly developed ZeBRA guide allows accurate tibial tunnel creation, and its accuracy is comparable to that of the conventional UMR guide. Tibial tunnels were created at optimal positions using both guides, and the choice of the guide would depend on the surgeon's preference.
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en-aut-name=TamuraMasanori
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en-aut-name=NakataEiji
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en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Inhibiting S100A8/A9 attenuates airway obstruction in a mouse model of heterotopic tracheal transplantation
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affil-num=1
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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=Effectivity of the Outside-In Pie-Crusting Technique and an All-Inside Meniscal Repair Device in the Repair of Ramp Lesions
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kn-abstract=Ramp lesions are characteristic medial meniscus injuries seen in anterior cruciate ligament-injured knees. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries combined with ramp lesions increase the amount of anterior tibial translation and tibial external rotation. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of ramp lesions have received increasing attention. However, ramp lesions can be difficult to diagnose on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging. Additionally, ramp lesions are difficult to observe and treat intraoperatively in the posteromedial compartment. Although good results have been reported with the use of a suture hook through the posteromedial portal in the treatment of ramp lesions, the complexity and difficulty of the technique are further problems. The outside-in pie-crusting technique is a simple procedure that can enlarge the medial compartment and facilitate the observation and repair of ramp lesions. After this technique, ramp lesions can be properly sutured, using an all-inside meniscal repair device, without damaging the surrounding cartilage. A combination of the outside-in pie-crusting technique and an all-inside meniscal repair device (with only anterior portals) is effective in the repair of ramp lesions. This Technical Note aims to report in detail the flow of a series of techniques, including our diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
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kn-title=Effect of bond valence sum on the structural modeling of lead borate glass
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kn-abstract=The structural model of 66.7PbO-33.3B2O3 glass was constructed using a reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) method, in which bond valence sum (BVS) was added as a constraint condition to suppress formation of unrealistic local structures. Based on the crystal structures, the optimal BVS calculating conditions were determined. As a result, BVS distributions with small deviation were successfully achieved without lowering the reproducibility of other experimental constraints. The geometric asymmetry of PbOn polyhedra was evaluated from the eccentric distance between Pb and gravity center of oxygen atoms. The average eccentric distance was shorter than that in the lead borate crystals, indicating less asymmetry of PbOn units in the RMC glass model. The connectivity between BOn and PbOn units was investigated. It was consequently concluded that the glass had a different network structure from the crystal with the same composition, which might be due to the different chemical bonding character between the lead borate glasses and crystals.
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kn-title=Impact of the national sarcoma guidelines on the prevalence and outcome of inadvertent excisions of soft tissue sarcomas: An observational study from a UK tertiary referral centre
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kn-abstract=Objectives: This study aims to investigate the impact of the national guideline on the prevalence and outcome in patients with soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) who had undergone inadvertent excisions.<br>
Methods: A total of 2336 patients were referred to a tertiary sarcoma centre from six regions (North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, and South West) in the United Kingdom with a diagnosis of STS between 1996 and 2016, of whom 561 patients (24.0%) had undergone inadvertent excisions. Patients were categorised into two groups of 10-year periods pre and post the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guideline implementation in 2006.<br>
Results: The proportion of inadvertent excisions decreased after the NICE guideline implementation: 27.2% (pre-NICE) versus 19.8% (post-NICE) (p = 0.001). A substantial regional variation (17.4%–34.5%) in the proportion of inadvertent excisions in the pre-NICE era was reduced in the post-NICE era (14.3%–22.4%). The 5-year disease-specific survival was 77.7% (pre-NICE) versus 75.6% (post-NICE) (p = 0.961) and there was a trend toward lower incidence of local recurrence in the post-NICE era; 13.5% (pre-NICE) versus 10.5% (post-NICE) (p = 0.522). Multivariate analyses revealed that residual tumours in re-resection specimens were independently associated with an increased risk of disease-specific mortality (HR, 3.35; p < 0.001) and local recurrence (HR, 1.99; p = 0.017), which was significantly reduced after the NICE guideline implementation (53.2% versus 42.0%; p = 0.022).<br>
Conclusions: The NICE guideline implementation reduced the proportion of patients with STS who had undergone inadvertent excisions and residual tumour in re-resection specimens, indicating an improved pre-referral management of STSs.
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kn-title=The dataset of de novo assembly and inferred functional annotation of the transcriptome of Heterosigma akashiwo, a bloom-forming, cosmopolitan raphidophyte
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kn-abstract=Heterosigma akashiwo is a eukaryotic, cosmopolitan, and uni-cellular alga (class: Raphidophyceae), and produces fish -killing blooms. There is a substantial scientific and practical interest in its ecophysiological characteristics that determine bloom dynamics and its adaptation to broad climate zones. A well-annotated genomic/genetic sequence information en-ables researchers to characterize organisms using modern molecular technology. In the present study, we conducted H. akashiwo RNA sequencing, a de novo transcriptome assem-bly of 84,693,530 high-quality deduplicated short-read se-quences. <br>
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kn-title=Buruli ulcer caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans subsp. shinshuense: A case report
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kn-abstract=Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial infection worldwide and is mainly diagnosed in tropical regions. Globally, this progressive disease is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans; however, Mycobacterium ulcerans subsp. shinshuense, an Asian variant, has been exclusively identified in Japan. Because of insufficient clinical cases, the clinical features of M. ulcerans subsp. shinshuense–associated Buruli ulcer remain unclear. A 70-year-old Japanese woman presented with erythema on her left backhand. The skin lesion deteriorated without an apparent etiology of inflammation, and she was referred to our hospital 3 months after disease onset. A biopsy specimen was incubated in 2% Ogawa medium at 30 °C. After 66 days, we detected small yellow-pigmented colonies, suggesting scotochromogens. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI Biotyper; Bruker Daltonics, Billerica, MA, USA) indicated that the organism was Mycobacterium pseudoshottsii or Mycobacterium marinum. However, additional PCR testing for the insertion sequence 2404 (IS2404) was positive, suggesting that the pathogen was either M. ulcerans or M. ulcerans subsp. shinshuense. Further examination by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis, focusing on nucleotide positions 492, 1247, 1288, and 1449–1451, we finally identified the organism as M. ulcerans subsp. shinshuense. The patient was successfully treated with 12 weeks of clarithromycin and levofloxacin treatment. Mass spectrometry is the latest microbial diagnostic method; however, it cannot be used to identify M. ulcerans subsp. shinshuense. To accurately detect this enigmatic pathogen and uncover its epidemiology and clinical characteristics in Japan, more accumulation of clinical cases with accurate identification of the causative pathogen is essential.
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kn-title=The stability of repaired meniscal root can affect postoperative cartilage status following medial meniscus posterior root repair
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kn-abstract=Background<br>
Transtibial pullout repair yields beneficial clinical outcomes in patients with medial meniscus (MM) posterior root tear. However, the relationship between repaired meniscal root healing status and postoperative clinical outcomes remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate changes in articular cartilage damage and clinical scores after pullout repair using two simple stitches (TSS).<br>
<br>
Methods<br>
Thirty-three patients who underwent pullout repair using TSS were assessed. Healing status was assessed by a semi-quantitative second-look arthroscopic scoring system comprising three evaluation criteria (width of bridging tissues, stability of the repaired root, and synovial coverage), 1 year postoperatively. MM medial extrusion (MMME) and cartilage damage were assessed preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. The medial compartment was divided into 8 zones (A-H) for comparison of preoperative and 1-year postoperative cartilage damage. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome score, Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee scores, and visual analogue scale pain score.<br>
<br>
Results<br>
Although cartilage damage did not aggravate significantly in most medial compartment areas, MMME progressed at 1 year postoperatively. No statistical differences were observed in cartilage damage between the central-to-medial area of the medial femoral condyle and the medial tibial plateau area at 1 year postoperatively. Regarding semi-quantitative healing scores, the stability score was significantly correlated with the International Cartilage Repair Society grade at 1 year postoperatively. All 1-year and 2-year clinical scores significantly improved compared with the preoperative scores.<br>
<br>
Conclusion<br>
Regarding TSS repair, stability of repaired meniscal root negatively correlated with cartilage damage in the medial compartment loading area. All 1-year and 2-year clinical scores significantly improved than those of the preoperative scores. Achieving MM stability is crucial for suppressing cartilage degeneration.<br>
<br>
Level of evidence<br>
IV case series study.
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kn-title=Call for correction: Mid and long-term neurological and neuropsychiatric manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome: A meta-analysis
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en-aut-name=OtsukaYuki
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kn-title=Impact of COVID-19 pandemic-associated reduction in respiratory viral infections on childhood asthma onset in Japan
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en-aut-name=KadowakiTomoka
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en-aut-name=IkedaMasanori
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en-aut-name=YorifujiTakashi
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en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Relationships between squamous cell carcinoma antigen and cytokeratin 19 fragment values and renal function in oral cancer patients
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kn-abstract=Squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC-Ag) and cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA) are used to screen and monitor oral cancer patients. However, recent studies have reported that tumour markers become elevated as renal function decreases, regardless of tumour progression. A retrospective study was performed of 423 oral cancer patients who underwent blood testing for these tumour markers and other blood analytes during a 10-year period. The values of SCC-Ag and CYFRA increased significantly with decreasing renal function (P < 0.01), and the values were abnormal at a median 2.6 ng/ml for SCC-Ag and 4.7 ng/ml for CYFRA in the group with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) values of< 30 ml/min/1.73 m2. The factors that were related to the variation in tumour markers were albumin and creatinine. The cut-off values of eGFR were 59.7 ml/min/1.73 m2 for SCC-Ag and 63.6 ml/min/1.73 m2 for CYFRA, and the cut-off age when the tumour markers might rise due to the effect of renal function were 72 years for SCC-Ag and 73 years for CYFRA. In conclusion, decreased renal function should be taken into account when evaluating tumour markers in oral cancer. In addition, tumour markers are likely to be overestimated in patients over the age of 72–73 years.
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en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Oral cancer
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kn-title=PD-1 blockade augments CD8+ T cell dependent antitumor immunity triggered by Ad-SGE-REIC in Egfr-mutant lung cancer
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kn-abstract=Objectives: No immunotherapeutic protocol has yet been established in never-smoking patients with lung cancer harboring driver oncogenic mutations, such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. The immunostimulatory effect of Ad-REIC, a genetically engineered adenovirus vector expressing a tumor suppressor gene, reduced expression in immortalized cells (REIC), has been investigated in clinical trials for various solid tumors. However, the immunostimulatory effect of the Ad-REIC in EGFR-mutant lung cancer with a non-inflamed tumor microenvironment (TME) has not been explored.<br>
Materials and methods: We used a syngeneic mouse model developed by transplanting Egfr-mutant lung cancer cells into single or double flanks of C57BL/6J mice. Ad-SGE-REIC, a 2nd-generation vector with an enhancer sequence, was injected only into the tumors from one flank, and its antitumor effects were assessed. Tumor-infiltrating cells were evaluated using immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry. The synergistic effects of Ad-SGE-REIC and PD-1 blockade were also examined.<br>
Results: Injection of Ad-SGE-REIC into one side of the tumor induced not only a local antitumor effect but also a bystander abscopal effect in the non-injected tumor, located on the other flank. The number of PD-1+CD8+ T cells increased in both injected and non-injected tumors. PD-1 blockade augmented the local and abscopal antitumor effects of Ad-SGE-REIC by increasing the number of CD8+ T cells in the TME of Egfr-mutant tumors. Depletion of CD8+ cells reverted the antitumor effect, suggesting they contribute to antitumor immunity.<br>
Conclusion: Ad-SGE-REIC induced systemic antitumor immunity by modifying the TME status from non-inflamed to inflamed, with infiltration of CD8+ T cells. Additionally, in Egfr-mutant lung cancer, this effect was enhanced by PD-1 blockade. These findings pave the way to establish a novel combined immunotherapy strategy with Ad-SGE-REIC and anti-PD-1 antibody for lung cancer with a non-inflamed TME.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, 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 Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Center for Clinical Oncology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=14
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Center for Clinical Oncology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=17
en-affil=Innovation Center Okayama for Nanobio-targeted Therapy, Okayama University
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=19
en-affil=Department of Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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en-title=
kn-title=Neuroprotective effects of carnosine in a mice stroke model concerning oxidative stress and inflammatory response
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kn-abstract=Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a natural dipeptide with multiple neuroprotective properties. Previous studies have advertised that carnosine scavenges free radicals and displays anti-inflammatory activity. However, the underlying mechanism and the efficacies of its pleiotropic effect on prevention remained obscure. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anti-oxidative, anti-inflammative, and anti-pyroptotic effects of carnosine in the transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) mouse model. After a daily pre-treatment of saline or carnosine (1000 mg / kg / day) for 14 days, mice (n = 24) were subjected to tMCAO for 60 min and continuously treated with saline or carnosine for additional 1 and 5 days after reperfusion. The administration of carnosine significantly decreased infarct volume 5 days after the tMCAO (*p < 0.05) and effectively suppressed the expression of 4-HNE, 8-OHdG, Nitrotyrosine 5 days, and RAGE 5 days after tMCAO. Moreover, the expression of IL-1β was also significantly suppressed 5 days after tMCAO. Our present findings demonstrated that carnosine effectively relieves oxidative stress caused by ischemic stroke and significantly attenuates neuroinflammatory responses related to IL-1β, suggesting that carnosine can be a promising therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke.
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Personalized Preclinical Training in Dental Ergonomics and Endodontics in Undergraduate Dentistry Students (Pilot Study)
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kn-abstract=The curriculum at the Department of Pathophysiology in the Periodontal Sciences program at Okayama University includes normative preclinical training (NPT) using phantoms. NPT is given to the whole class of 5 th year students divided in groups of 8 students/instructor. In 2019, an innovative personalized preclinical training (PPT) pilot study was implemented for this group of students whereby two students, each with their own dental unit, were coached by one instructor. The main topics covered were dental ergonomics and endodontics. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PPT in dental ergonomics and endodontics toward increasing the knowledge and future clinical skills of students who had already undergone NPT. A test on endodontics was taken before and after PPT. A questionnaire was completed to assess their perception of improvement regarding the above-mentioned topics. Test scores and questionnaire results both showed that the students’ level of knowledge and awareness of future clinical skills was significantly higher after PPT. This pilot study demonstrated that PPT increased the students’ knowledge and future clinical skills. As preclinical training forms the foundation for clinical practice, investment in future research regarding this personalized approach is likely to enhance students’ understanding and clinical performance.
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en-affil=Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, Okayama University Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology - Periodontal Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Continuous vagus nerve stimulation exerts beneficial effects on rats with experimentally induced Parkinson's disease: Evidence suggesting involvement of a vagal afferent pathway
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kn-abstract=Background: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) exerts neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in preclinical models of central nervous system disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD). VNS setting applied for experimental models is limited into single-time or intermittent short-duration stimulation. We developed a VNS device which could deliver continuous stimulation for rats. To date, the effects of vagal afferent-or efferent-selective stimulation on PD using continuous electrical stimulation remains to be determined. <br>
Objective: To investigate the effects of continuous and selective stimulation of vagal afferent or efferent fiber on Parkinsonian rats. <br>
Methods: Rats were divided into 5 group: intact VNS, afferent VNS (left VNS in the presence of left caudal vagotomy), efferent VNS (left VNS in the presence of left rostral vagotomy), sham, vagotomy. Rats un-derwent the implantation of cuff-electrode on left vagus nerve and 6-hydroxydopamine administration into the left striatum simultaneously. Electrical stimulation was delivered just after 6-OHDA adminis-tration and continued for 14 days. In afferent VNS and efferent VNS group, the vagus nerve was dissected at distal or proximal portion of cuff-electrode to imitate the selective stimulation of afferent or efferent vagal fiber respectively. <br>
Results: Intact VNS and afferent VNS reduced the behavioral impairments in cylinder test and methamphetamine-induced rotation test, which were accompanied by reduced inflammatory glial cells in substantia nigra with the increased density of the rate limiting enzyme in locus coeruleus. In contrast, efferent VNS did not exert any therapeutic effects. <br>
Conclusion: Continuous VNS promoted neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effect in experimental PD, highlighting the crucial role of the afferent vagal pathway in mediating these therapeutic outcomes.
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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=13
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Parkinson's disease
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en-keyword=Vagus nerve stimulation
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en-keyword=Afferent pathway
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en-keyword=Locus coeruleus
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en-keyword=Dopamine
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dt-pub=202309
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kn-title=When to Intervene the Pulmonary Artery: Importance of Anatomical Assessment in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Artery Coarctation
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kn-abstract=Objective: Pulmonary artery coarctation (PACoA) is a major problem that increases the frequency of intervention. However, there is little evidence regarding the prediction of PACoA development.<br>
Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on 42 patients who underwent modified Blalock-Taussig shunt and preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography. An uneven PA branching was defined as an abnormal ductus arteriosus connection to the left PA distal to the PA branching on contrast-enhanced computed tomography.<br>
Results: Nineteen (45.2%) of 42 patients were diagnosed with PACoA. The median diameters of the ductus on the aorta and PA sides were 4.1 mm and 3.6 mm in the PACoA group and 3.6 mm and 2.9 mm in the non-PACoA group, respectively (P = .07 and .28, respectively). Tortuous ductus was recognized in 7 (36.8%) patients in the PACoA group and 14 (60.8%) patients in the non-PACoA group (P = .12). PACoA was associated with pulmonary atresia (16 patients [84.2%] in the PACoA group and 12 patients [52.1%] in the non-PACoA group) (P = .02). All 19 patients had uneven PA branching in the PACoA group, whereas 5 of 23 (21.7%) patients had uneven PA branching in the non-PACoA group (P < .001).<br>
Conclusions: Uneven PA branching rather than the ductus arteriosus size was strongly associated with PACoA development; therefore, morphologic assessment by contrast-enhanced computed tomography should be considered in patients with pulmonary atresia.
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en-aut-name=KotaniYasuhiro
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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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kn-title=Patient-specific respiratory motion management using lung tumors vs fiducial markers for real-time tumor-tracking stereotactic body radiotherapy
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kn-abstract=Background and purpose: In real-time lung tumor-tracking stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), tracking accuracy is related to radiotherapy efficacy. This study aimed to evaluate the respiratory movement relationship between a lung tumor and a fiducial marker position in each direction using four-dimensional (4D) computed tomography (CT) images.<br>
Materials and methods: A series of 31 patients with a fiducial marker for lung SBRT was retrospectively analyzed using 4DCT. In the upper (UG) and middle and lower lobe groups (MLG), the cross-correlation coefficients of respiratory movement between the lung tumor and fiducial marker position in four directions (anterior–posterior, left–right, superior–inferior [SI], and three-dimensional [3D]) were calculated for each gating window (≤1, ≤2, and ≤ 3 mm). Subsequently, the proportions of phase numbers in unplanned irradiation (with lung tumors outside the gating window and fiducial markers inside the gating window) were calculated for each gating window.<br>
Results: In the SI and 3D directions, the cross-correlation coefficients were significantly different between UG (mean r = 0.59, 0.63, respectively) and MLG (mean r = 0.95, 0.97, respectively). In both the groups, the proportions of phase numbers in unplanned irradiation were 11 %, 28 %, and 63 % for the ≤ 1-, ≤2-, and ≤ 3-mm gating windows, respectively.<br>
Conclusions: Compared with MLG, fiducial markers for UG have low cross-correlation coefficients between the lung tumor and the fiducial marker position. Using 4DCT to assess the risk of unplanned irradiation in a gating window setting and selecting a high cross-correlation coefficient fiducial marker in advance are important for accurate treatment using lung SBRT.
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ORCID=

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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Facilty of Health Sciences, Okayama University Medical School
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affil-num=5
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start-page=52
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kn-title=Development of hydroxyapatite-coated nonwovens for efficient isolation of somatic stem cells from adipose tissues
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are an attractive cell source for cell therapy. Despite the increasing number of clinical applications, the methodology for ASC isolation is not optimized for every individual. In this study, we developed an effective material to stabilize explant cultures from small-fragment adipose tissues.<br>
Methods: Polypropylene/polyethylene nonwoven sheets were coated with hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. Adipose fragments were then placed on these sheets, and their ability to trap tissue was monitored during explant culture. The yield and properties of the cells were compared to those of cells isolated by conventional collagenase digestion.<br>
Results: Hydroxyapatite-coated nonwovens immediately trapped adipose fragments when placed on the sheets. The adhesion was stable even in culture media, leading to cell migration and proliferation from the tissue along with the nonwoven fibers. A higher fiber density further enhanced cell growth. Although cells on nonwoven explants could not be fully collected with cell dissociation enzymes, the cell yield was significantly higher than that of conventional monolayer culture without impacting stem cell properties.<br>
Conclusions: Hydroxyapatite-coated nonwovens are useful for the effective primary explant culture of connective tissues without enzymatic cell dissociation.


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en-aut-name=TsubakiToshiya
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en-aut-name=WatanabeMiharu
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en-aut-name=TanakaSakae
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en-aut-name=SaitoTaku
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en-affil=Okayama University Hospital, Center for Comprehensive Genomic Medicine
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affil-num=2
en-affil=The University of Tokyo, Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=3
en-affil=CPC Corporation
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Japan Vilene Company, Ltd., Central Research Laboratory
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Japan Vilene Company, Ltd., Central Research Laboratory
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Japan Vilene Company, Ltd., Central Research Laboratory
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Japan Vilene Company, Ltd., Central Research Laboratory
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affil-num=8
en-affil=The University of Tokyo, Sensory and Motor System Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=9
en-affil=CPC Corporation
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affil-num=10
en-affil=CPC Corporation
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affil-num=11
en-affil=The University of Tokyo, Sensory and Motor System Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=12
en-affil=The University of Tokyo, Sensory and Motor System Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine
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en-keyword=Adipose stem cells
kn-keyword=Adipose stem cells
en-keyword=Explant culture
kn-keyword=Explant culture
en-keyword=Nonwovens
kn-keyword=Nonwovens
en-keyword=Hydroxyapatite
kn-keyword=Hydroxyapatite
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=170
cd-vols=
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article-no=
start-page=132
end-page=138
dt-received=
dt-revised=
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dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=202212
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en-title=
kn-title=Simplified PADUA REnal (SPARE) Nephrometry System can Describe the Surgical Difficulty of Renal Masses With High Accuracy Even Without 3D Renal Models
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kn-abstract=Objective: To evaluate whether a 2-dimensional(2D) model describes the surgical difficulty of a renal mass accurately comparable to that obtained using a 3D model with the Simplified PADUA REnal nephrometry system (SPARE).<br>
Methods: A total of 100 patients underwent RAPN in our hospital between October 2018 and May 2021. We excluded patients with CT images inappropriate for evaluation or for construction of 3D models, patients with multiple tumors, and those who underwent preoperative transcatheter arterial embolization. We conducted a retrospective analysis of the remaining patients using SPARE predictions from CT images (2D-SPARE) and SPARE predictions from 3D models (3D-SPARE). We evaluated the difference between the 2 nephrometry scores and compared them by their ability to predict the achievement of the desired surgical outcome: absence of positive margins, absence of ischemia, and absence of significant complications.<br>
Results: A total of 87 patients were included in this study. Total score, and risk categorization using 3D-SPARE was significantly different from those using 2D-SPARE (P <.05), but in their areas under the curve (AUC), the scores and categorizations were not significantly different (score, 0.763 vs 0.742; P = .501; categorization, 0.711 vs 0.701; P = .755).<br>
Conclusion: The SPARE system can describe the surgical difficulty of renal masses with high accuracy even without the use of 3D renal models.
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en-aut-mei=Tomofumi
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en-aut-name=SadahiraTakuya
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en-aut-mei=Takuya
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en-aut-name=SekitoTakanori
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en-aut-mei=Takanori
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en-aut-name=MaruyamaYuki
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en-aut-mei=Yuki
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en-aut-name=EdamuraKohei
en-aut-sei=Edamura
en-aut-mei=Kohei
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KobayashiYasuyuki
en-aut-sei=Kobayashi
en-aut-mei=Yasuyuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=ArakiMotoo
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aut-affil-num=7
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
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
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=renal cell carcinoma
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en-keyword=robot-assisted surgery
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cd-journal=joma
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start-page=102255
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dt-accepted=
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dt-pub=202210
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en-title=
kn-title=Polyploidy before and after domestication of crop species
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Recent advances in the genomics of polyploid species answer some of the long-standing questions about the role of polyploidy in crop species. Here, we summarize the current literature to reexamine scenarios in which polyploidy played a role both before and after domestication. The prevalence of polyploidy can help to explain environmental robustness in agroecosystems. This review also clarifies the molecular basis of some agriculturally advantageous traits of polyploid crops, including yield increments in polyploid cotton via subfunctionalization, modification of a separated sexuality to selfing in polyploid persimmon via neofunctionalization, and transition to a selfing system via nonfunctionalization combined with epistatic interaction between duplicated S-loci. The rapid progress in genomics and genetics is discussed along with how this will facilitate functional studies of understudied polyploid crop species.
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en-aut-name=AkagiTakashi
en-aut-sei=Akagi
en-aut-mei=Takashi
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=JungKatharina
en-aut-sei=Jung
en-aut-mei=Katharina
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=MasudaKanae
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=ShimizuKentaro K.
en-aut-sei=Shimizu
en-aut-mei=Kentaro K.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich
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en-keyword=Polyploidy
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en-keyword=Domestication
kn-keyword=Domestication
en-keyword=Crops
kn-keyword=Crops
en-keyword=Self-compatibility
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cd-journal=joma
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dt-pub=202210
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Poor vaccine responsiveness towards third-dose mRNA vaccine of COVID-19 in Japanese older people
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en-copyright=
kn-copyright=

en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
en-aut-sei=Hagiya
en-aut-mei=Hideharu
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=HikitaTakao
en-aut-sei=Hikita
en-aut-mei=Takao
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aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=HabuTomohiro
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en-aut-mei=Tomohiro
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=AsadaMasaki
en-aut-sei=Asada
en-aut-mei=Masaki
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aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=YorifujiTakashi
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en-aut-mei=Takashi
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=ToyookaShinichi
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en-aut-name=OtsukaFumio
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aut-affil-num=7
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakayamaMasanori
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en-aut-mei=Masanori
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aut-affil-num=8
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Office of Innovative Medicine, Organization for Research Strategy and Development, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
kn-affil=

affil-num=4
en-affil=Departments of Medical Education, Kurashiki Central Hospital
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine
kn-affil=

affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
kn-affil=

affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine
kn-affil=

affil-num=8
en-affil=Office of Innovative Medicine, Organization for Research Strategy and Development, Okayama University
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=24
cd-vols=
no-issue=
article-no=
start-page=82
end-page=87
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20221012
dt-online=
en-article=
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en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Statistical evaluation of the effectiveness of dual amplitude-gated stereotactic body radiotherapy using fiducial markers and lung volume
en-subtitle=
kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background and purpose: The low tracking accuracy of lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) risks reduced treatment efficacy. We used four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) images to determine the correlation between changes in fiducial marker positions and lung volume for lung tumors, and we evaluated the effectiveness of the combined use of these images in lung SBRT.<br>
Materials and methods: Data of 30 patients who underwent fiducial marker placement were retrospectively analyzed. We calculated the motion amplitudes of the center of gravity coordinates of the lung tumor and fiducial markers in each phase and the ipsilateral, contralateral, and bilateral lung volumes using 4DCT. Moreover, we calculated the cross-correlation coefficient between the fiducial marker position and the lung volume changes waveform for the motion amplitude waveform of the lung tumor over three gating windows (all phases, ≤2 mm3, and ≤3 mm3).<br>
Results: Compared with the lung volume, approximately 30 % of the fiducial markers demonstrated a low correlation with the lung tumor. In the ≤2 mm3 and ≤3 mm3 gating windows, the cross-correlation coefficients between the lung tumor and the optimal marker (r > 0.9: 83 % and 86 %) were significantly different for all fiducial markers (r > 0.9: 39 %, 53 %) and the ipsilateral (r > 0.9: 35 % and 40 %), contralateral (r > 0.9: 44 % and 41 %), and bilateral (r > 0.9: 39 % and 45 %) lung volumes.<br>
Conclusions: Some of the fiducial markers showed a low correlation with the lung tumor. This study indicated that the combined use of lung volume monitoring can improve tracking accuracy.
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kn-copyright=

en-aut-name=TanabeYoshinori
en-aut-sei=Tanabe
en-aut-mei=Yoshinori
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=TanakaHidekazu
en-aut-sei=Tanaka
en-aut-mei=Hidekazu
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Radiological Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Radiation Oncology, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine
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en-keyword=Fiducial marker
kn-keyword=Fiducial marker
en-keyword=Respiratory gating method
kn-keyword=Respiratory gating method
en-keyword=Stereotactic body radiotherapy
kn-keyword=Stereotactic body radiotherapy
en-keyword=Tumor tracking
kn-keyword=Tumor tracking
en-keyword=Lung cancer
kn-keyword=Lung cancer
en-keyword=4DCT
kn-keyword=4DCT
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=15
cd-vols=
no-issue=
article-no=
start-page=220
end-page=223
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20221004
dt-online=
en-article=
kn-article=
en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Physiologic biventricular repair in a patient with unrepaired adult congenital heart disease with severe cyanosis
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=
en-copyright=
kn-copyright=

en-aut-name=SuzukiHiroyuki
en-aut-sei=Suzuki
en-aut-mei=Hiroyuki
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KurokoYosuke
en-aut-sei=Kuroko
en-aut-mei=Yosuke
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KotaniYasuhiro
en-aut-sei=Kotani
en-aut-mei=Yasuhiro
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KasaharaShingo
en-aut-sei=Kasahara
en-aut-mei=Shingo
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University
kn-affil=
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=36
cd-vols=
no-issue=4
article-no=
start-page=521
end-page=527
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2023
dt-pub=202307
dt-online=
en-article=
kn-article=
en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Frequency, associated factors, and associated outcomes of dysphagia following sepsis
en-subtitle=
kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background: Identifying dysphagia as a potential complication of sepsis may improve swallowing function and survival while decreasing hospital length of stay.<br>
Objectives: Our goal was to determine the frequency of dysphagia in sepsis survivors on the 7th day after admission, as well as their associated factors and outcomes.<br>
Methods: This single-centre, retrospective, observational study analysed data from sepsis survivors admitted to Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital from 2018 to 2019. Participants with sepsis were assigned to one of two study groups based on the presence or absence of dysphagia using the criterion of Functional Oral Intake Scale score <5 on the 7th day after admission. We used multivariate logistic regression to determine factors independently associated with dysphagia on the 7th day after admission. Multivariate logistic regression was also used to determine associations between groups and outcomes, including dysphagia on hospital discharge, direct discharge home (discharge of patients directly to their home), and total dependency (Barthel Index score ≤20) on hospital discharge.<br>
Results: One hundred one patients met the study inclusion criteria, 55 with dysphagia and 46 without dysphagia. Fasting period (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07–1.59) and enteral tube feeding (AOR: 8.56, 95% CI: 1.95–37.5) were independently associated with the presence of dysphagia on the 7th day after admission. Dysphagia on the 7th day after admission was associated with dysphagia on hospital discharge (AOR: 46.0, 95%, CI: 7.90–268.3), a lower chance of direct discharge home (AOR: 0.03, 95% CI: 0.01–0.15), and a higher incidence of total dependency (AOR: 9.30, 95% CI: 2.68–32.2).<br>
Conclusions: We found that dysphagia was commonly encountered post sepsis. Fasting period and enteral tube feeding were independently associated with dysphagia on the 7th day after admission. Dysphagia on the 7th day after admission was also associated with dysphagia on hospital discharge, nondirect discharge home, and dependency in activities of daily living at the time of hospital discharge.
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kn-copyright=

en-aut-name=HongoTakashi
en-aut-sei=Hongo
en-aut-mei=Takashi
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=YumotoTetsuya
en-aut-sei=Yumoto
en-aut-mei=Tetsuya
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=2
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NaitoHiromichi
en-aut-sei=Naito
en-aut-mei=Hiromichi
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=3
ORCID=

en-aut-name=FujiwaraToshifumi
en-aut-sei=Fujiwara
en-aut-mei=Toshifumi
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=4
ORCID=

en-aut-name=KondoJun
en-aut-sei=Kondo
en-aut-mei=Jun
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kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NozakiSatoshi
en-aut-sei=Nozaki
en-aut-mei=Satoshi
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=6
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakaoAtsunori
en-aut-sei=Nakao
en-aut-mei=Atsunori
kn-aut-name=
kn-aut-sei=
kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=7
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine
kn-affil=

affil-num=2
en-affil=Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine
kn-affil=

affil-num=3
en-affil=Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine
kn-affil=

affil-num=4
en-affil=Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Emergency Department
kn-affil=

affil-num=5
en-affil=Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
kn-affil=

affil-num=6
en-affil=Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Emergency Department
kn-affil=

affil-num=7
en-affil=Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Emergency, Critical Care, and Disaster Medicine
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en-keyword=Critical care
kn-keyword=Critical care
en-keyword=Sepsis
kn-keyword=Sepsis
en-keyword=Dysphagia
kn-keyword=Dysphagia
en-keyword=Swallowing
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cd-journal=joma
no-vol=9
cd-vols=
no-issue=
article-no=
start-page=100210
end-page=
dt-received=
dt-revised=
dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=20220225
dt-online=
en-article=
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en-subject=
kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Impact of different medical direction policies on prehospital advanced airway management for out-of hospital cardiac arrest patients: A retrospective cohort study
en-subtitle=
kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background: Although optimal prehospital airway management after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains undetermined, no studies have compared different advanced airway management (AAM) policies adopted by two hospitals in charge of online medical direction by emergency physicians. We examined the impact of two different AAM policies on OHCA patient survival.<br>
Methods: This observational cohort study included adult OHCA patients treated in Okayama City from 2013 to 2016. Patients were divided into two groups: the O group - those treated on odd days when a hospital with a policy favoring laryngeal tube ventilation (LT) supervised, and the E group - those treated on even days when the other hospital with a policy favoring endotracheal intubation (ETI) supervised. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to assess airway device effects. The primary outcome measure was seven-day survival.<br>
Results: Of 2,406 eligible patients, 50.1% were in the O group and 49.9% were in the E group. O group patients received less ETI (1.0% vs. 12.0%) and more LT (53.3% vs. 43.0%) compared with E group patients. In univariate analysis, no differences were observed in seven-day survival (9.4% vs 10.1%). Multiple regression analysis revealed neither LT nor ETI had a significant independent effect on seven-day survival, considering bag-valve mask ventilation as a reference (OR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.54 to 1.13, OR, 0.79; 95% CI, 0.36 to 1.72, respectively).<br>
Conclusion: Despite different advanced airway medical direction policies in a single city, there were no substantial impact on outcomes for OHCA patients.
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kn-title=Quantifying the GCM-related uncertainty for climate change impact assessment of rainfed rice production in Cambodia by a combined hydrologic - rice growth model
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kn-abstract=The effects of climate change on agriculture are a major concern for global food security. In this study, the impacts of climate change on rainfed rice production in the granary of Cambodia were examined on a basin scale by developing and applying a combined model consisting of a crop model and a basin-scale distributed hydrological model. The response of rice production to soil-water availability was simulated for past (1981–2000) and future (2041–2060, 2081–2100) periods. From 34 general circulation models (GCMs) that participated in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5), 5 GCMs were selected by evaluating monthly rainfall in the past. Although annual rainfall was projected to increase by all five selected GCMs, notable decreases in rainfed rice production were projected with 3 GCMs, while small changes were projected with the other 2 GCMs. The main factor restricting future rice production was soil water availability, brought by the projected change in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and the projected more severe dry spells in the early monsoon season. The results suggest the importance of the selection and bias correction of GCMs to force rice crop models and of the simulation of soil water flow on a basin scale for the assessment of rain-fed rice production. In particular, improvements in projections of rainfall amounts over shorter periods rather than annual or seasonal periods, which fit within the time scales of rice plant growth, were suggested to be important.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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kn-title=A case of esophageal atresia complicated by a right-sided aortic arch with right ductus arteriosus and inferior vena cava interruption with hemiazygos continuation
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kn-abstract=During the repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF), cardiovascular malformations occasionally create a technical challenge. We report a novel case of a 4-day-old girl with EA/TEF and multiple cardiovascular malformations, including right-sided aortic arch (RAA), right ductus arteriosus (RDA), single ventricle with single atrium, common atrioventricular valve, pulmonary atresia, bilateral superior vena cava, and interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) with hemiazygos continuation. In this case, a right-sided approach would require the mobilization of the RAA and RDA, which were supplying the pulmonary blood flow due to pulmonary atresia. Alternatively, the left-sided approach would require the mobilization of the hemiazygos vein, which was essential for venous return from the lower body due to IVC interruption. We performed the less intrusive left-sided approach, and the postoperative course was uneventful. Right-sided EA/TEF repair should be avoided because RDA spasm or injury caused by RAA mobilization would be fatal. In cases of interrupted IVC with azygos or hemiazygos vein continuation, care must be taken not to ligate these vessels or block the venous return. Preoperative evaluation is important to prevent complications in such complicated cases. If sufficient information is not available, the left-sided approach may be preferred.
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kn-title=Oxytocin increased intragastric pressure in the forestomach of rats via the dorsal vagal complex
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kn-abstract=We previously reported that appetite enhancing peptides facilitated phasic contractions of the distal stomach and relaxed the forestomach via the dorsal vagal complex (DVC). The present study investigated the effects of anorectic substances on gastric reservoir function. The effects of oxytocin on the motility of the forestomach were examined in rats anesthetized with urethane chloralose. Gastric motor responses were measured using an intragastric balloon. The fourth ventricular administration of oxytocin (0.1 1.0 nmol) increased intragastric pressure (IGP) in the forestomach in a dose dependent manner. Conversely, the administration of oxytocin (0.3 nmol) suppressed phasic contractions of the distal stomach. These responses were opposite to those of appetite enhancing peptides in previous studies. The oxytocin response in the forestomach was not observed after bilateral cervical vagotomy. The effects of oxytocin on forestomach motility were examined in animals that underwent ablation of the area postrema (AP) to clarify its involvement. Although the magnitude of the response to the fourth ventricular administration of oxytocin decreased, a significant response was still observed. A microinjection of oxytocin (3 pmol) into the AP, the left medial nucleus of the nucleus tractus solitarius (mNTS), the left commissural part of the NTS, or the left dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus was performed. The oxytocin injection into the AP and/or mNTS induced a rapid and large increase in IGP in the forestomach. Prior injection of L-368,899, an oxytocin receptor antagonist, into both the AP and mNTS attenuated the oxytocin response of the forestomach induced by fourth ventricular administration of oxytocin. These results indicate that oxytocin acts on the AP and/or mNTS to increase IGP in the forestomach via vagal preganglionic neurons.
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kn-title=Examining the association between vaccine reactogenicity and antibody titer dynamics after the third dose of BNT162b2 vaccine using a mixed-effects model
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kn-abstract=Background: To mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have recommended the use of booster vac-cinations. The relationship between the degree of adverse vaccine reactions and elevated antibody titers is of interest; however, no studies have investigated the temporal changes in antibody titers based on repeated measurements after a third dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine. <br>
Methods: This prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted with 62 healthcare workers who received a third dose of the BNT162b2 at Okayama University Hospital, Japan. Venous blood draw and fingertip whole blood test sample collection were conducted at the early (3-13 days) and 1-month time points; only FWT sample collection was conducted at the 2-month time point. Information on adverse reactions within 1 week after vaccination was also obtained. The association between fever of 37.5 degrees C or higher and antibody titers after the third dose of BNT162b2 was examined using a mixed-effects model and Poisson regression with robust variance. <br>
Results: A trend toward higher antibody titers in the early period after vaccination was observed in the febrile individuals, but the differences were not significant at 1 and 2 months post-vaccination (the partial regression coefficient for fever was 8094.3 [-1910.2, 18,098.8] at 1 month after vaccination, and 1764.1 [-4133.9, 7662.1] at 2 months after vaccination in the adjusted models). <br>
Conclusion: The findings suggest that the presence of fever after the third vaccine does not predict a sustained elevation in serum antibody titers.
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en-aut-name=YorifujiTakashi
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Epidemiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
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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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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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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kn-title=The dataset of Japanese patents and patents' holding firms in green vehicle powertrains field
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kn-abstract=In 2020, the Government of Japan declared "2050 carbon neutral" and launched a long-term strategy to create a "virtuous cycle of economy and environment".(1) Japanese firms possess many technologies that contribute to decarbonization, which is important to expand investment for Green Technology (environmental technology) development. As automobiles are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions [1], the technological shift towards vehicle powertrain systems is an attempt to lower problems like emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides [2]. On the other hand, patent data are the most reliable business performance for applied research and development activities when investigating the knowledge domains or the technology evolution (Wand, 1997). Our paper describes a Japanese patents dataset of the vehicle powertrain systems for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), battery electric vehicle (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). In this paper we create a method of bombinating international patent classification (IPC) and keywords to define "green" patents in vehicle powertrains field, using patent data which were applied to Japan Patent Office recorded on EPO's PATSTAT database during 2010 similar to 2019 year. When analyze patents, it is necessary to consider the social situation of each country including language background, we collect patents description documents (abstracts and titles) not only written in English but also in Japanese. Finally, we build a database includes 6025 green patents' description documents and 266 patents' holding firms. With which we then identify 3756 HEV patents, 1716 BEV patents, and 553 FCEV patents. Data about patent holding firms is also appended. The full dataset may be useful to researchers who would like to do further search like natural language processing and machine learning on patent description documents, statistical data analysis for empirical economics.
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kn-title=Statistical analysis of correlation of gamma passing results for two quality assurance phantoms used for patient-specific quality assurance in volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy
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kn-abstract=Patient-specific quality assurance (QA) data must be migrated from outdated QA systems to new ones to produce objective results that can be understood by oncologists. We aimed to evaluate a method for obtaining a high correlation of dose distributions according to various gamma passing rates among two types of 2D detectors for the migration of patient-specific QA data of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). The patient-specific QA of 20 patients undergoing VMAT was measured in two different modes: standard single measurement (SM) mode and multiple merged measurements (MM) techniques using Ar-cCHECK (AC) and OCTAVIUS (OT). The correlation of the measured and calculated dose distributions was evaluated according to varying gamma passing rates (3%/3 mm, 2%/3 mm, 2%/2 mm, and 1%/1 mm). The gamma passing rates were analyzed using the Anderson-Darling normality test. Treatment plan dose dis-tributions were calculated by intentionally shifting the calculation isocenter position (x,y,z +/- 0.5, +/- 1.0, +/- 1.5, and +/- 2.0 mm). The highest correlation between the SM and MM was observed with a gamma passing rate of 1%/1 mm with AC (r = 0.866) and 3%/2 mm with OT (r = 0.916). However, SM and MM did not follow a normal distribution with a rate of 3%/2 mm in OT. The second-highest correlation was obtained with a rate of 2%/2 mm (r = 0.900). Among the two 2D detectors, the highest correlation be-tween the calculated and measured dose distributions was obtained for a gamma passing rate of 1%/1 mm using SM in AC and 2%/2 mm using MM in OT (r = 0.716). Adjusting the gamma passing rate and measurement mode of AC and OT resulted in higher correlations between measured and calculated dose distributions. The high correlation between different 2D detectors objectively indicated a potential mi-gration method. This enabled the sharing of more accurate patient-specific QA data from 2D detectors with different phantoms. A high correlation was observed between the two types of detectors in this study (r = 0.716); therefore, the proposed method should be useful for oncologists to share information regarding patient-specific QA for VMAT.
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kn-title=Geometric, electronic and spin structures of the CaMn4O5 catalyst for water oxidation in oxygen-evolving photosystem II. Interplay between experiments and theoretical computations
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kn-abstract=The aim of this review is to elucidate geometric structures of the catalytic CaMn4Ox (x = 5, 6) cluster in the Kok cycle for water oxidation in the oxygen evolving complex (OEC) of photosystem II (PSII) based on the high-resolution (HR) X-ray diffraction (XRD) and serial femtosecond crystallography (SFX) experiments using the X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL). Quantum mechanics (QM) and QM/molecular mechanics (MM) computations are performed to elucidate the electronic and spin structures of the CaMn4Ox (x = 5, 6) cluster in five states S-i (i = 0 similar to 4) on the basis of the X-ray spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and related experiments. Interplay between the experiments and theoretical computations has been effective to elucidate the coordination structures of the CaMn4Ox (x = 5, 6) cluster ligated by amino acid residues of the protein matrix of PSII, valence states of the four Mn ions and total spin states by their exchange-couplings, and proton-shifted isomers of the CaMn4Ox (x = 5, 6) cluster. The HR XRD and SFX XFEL experiments have also elucidated the biomolecular systems structure of OEC of PSII and the hydrogen bonding networks consisting of water molecules, chloride anions, etc., for water inlet and proton release pathways in PSII. Large-scale QM/MM computations have been performed for elucidation of the hydrogen bonding distances and angles by adding invisible hydrogen atoms to the HR XRD structure. Full geometry optimizations by the QM and QM/MM methods have been effective for elucidation of the molecular systems structure around the CaMn4Ox (x = 5, 6) cluster in OEC. DLPNO-CCSD(T-0) method has been applied to elucidate relative energies of possible intermediates in each state of the Kok cycle for water oxidation. Implications of these results are discussed in relation to the blueprint for developments of artificial catalysts for water oxidation.
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affil-num=4
en-affil=RIKEN Center for Computational Science
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Center of Computational Sciences, Tsukuba University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, and Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, and Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, and Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Water oxidation
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kn-title=Luminal administration of biliverdin ameliorates ischemia-reperfusion injury following intestinal transplant in rats
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kn-abstract=Background: Intestinal grafts are susceptible to ischemia-reperfusion injury, resulting in the loss of mucosal barrier function and graft failure. Biliverdin is known to exert a variety of cytoprotective functions against oxidative tissue injury. Because the mucosal layer is the primary site of ischemiareperfusion injury, mucosa-targeting strategies by luminal delivery of reagents might be beneficial. We tested whether intraluminal administration of biliverdin as an adjuvant to standard preservation solutions protected against ischemia-reperfusion injury. <br><br>
Methods: Orthotopic syngeneic intestinal transplants were performed on Lewis rats after 6 hours of cold preservation. Saline containing biliverdin (10 mM) or without biliverdin was introduced into the lumen of the intestinal grafts immediately before cold preservation. <br><br>
Results: Damage to the intestinal mucosa caused by ischemia-reperfusion injury resulted in severe morphological changes, including blunting of the villi and erosion, and led to significant loss of gut barrier function 3 hours after reperfusion. These changes to the mucosa were notably ameliorated by intraluminal administration of biliverdin. Biliverdin also effectively inhibited upregulation of messenger RNAs for interleukin-6, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and C-C motif chemokine 2. Additionally, biliverdin treatment prevented the loss of expression of claudin-1, a transmembrane, tight-junction barrier protein. The 14-day survival of recipients of biliverdin-treated grafts was significantly improved as compared with the recipients of saline-treated control grafts (83.3% vs 38.9%, P 1/4 .030). <br><br>
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that luminally delivered biliverdin provides beneficial effects during the transplant of rat small intestinal grafts and could be an attractive therapeutic option in organ transplantation.
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kn-title=Detection of Enterobacter cloacae complex strain with a blaNDM-1-harboring plasmid from an elderly resident at a long-term care facility in Okayama, Japan
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kn-abstract=Amidst the global spread of antimicrobial resistance, New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM)-type carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) remain uncommon in Japan, and the detection of such highly drug-resistant organisms is limited to inbound cases. There is little evidence regarding the prevalence of NDM beta-lactamase gene (blaNDM)-harboring CPE in the domestic community, especially in the provincial cities of Japan. Herein, we report the isolation of a blaNDM-1-harboring plasmid in Enterobacter cloacae complex strain isolated from an elderly woman without a history of traveling abroad who had resided in a long-term care facility in Okayama, Japan. The multidrug-resistant blaNDM-harboring CPE isolate was detected in a stool sample of the patient during routine screening at admission. We performed whole-genome sequencing analysis of the isolate using MiSeq (Illumina) and MinION (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) platforms. The isolate was identified as sequence type 171, which has predominantly been reported in the United States and China. The blaNDM-1 gene was encoded on the 46,161 bp IncX3 plasmid, with sequence similarity to plasmids of similar size isolated from individuals in China. Collectively, the genomic data suggest that an imported CPE isolate may have spread among healthy individuals in the regional area of Japan.
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kn-title=Longevity of Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826) used as pollinator
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kn-abstract=Pollinators play an important role in the production of many agricultural products. Honeybees, Apis mellifera L., are leading pollinators, but the number of honeybees in the world is declining. Finding alternatives is beginning to be important. In the present study, we compared the longevity of Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826), which is used as a pollinator, in cages in the laboratory and in a vinyl greenhouse under controlled feeding conditions. First, we showed that the longevity of the flies was significantly extended (c.a. 40 days) in the laboratory when water and sugar were supplied compared to the cases without sugar and/or water. Second, we found that the average longevity was 20 days with water and sugar in cages kept in a vinyl greenhouse during the summer. Finally, we released marked flies into a vinyl greenhouse where strawberries were cultivated without feeding water or sugar in the spring. As a result, fewer than 10% of the flies survived 10 days after release. Based on the result, we discuss the use of this species as a pollinator in the context of its survival rate.
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Graphene Oxide-based Endodontic Sealer: An in Vitro Study
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en-aut-name=Mohammed Zahedul Islam Nizami
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology – Periodontal Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology – Periodontal Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Research Core for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Research Core for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
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en-title=Vasohibin-1は糸球体ポドサイトにおけるα-tubulinの脱チロシン化を制御する
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en-aut-name=MIFUNETomoyo
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-title=アルコール依存症に対するナルメフェンの無作為化比較試験における臨床的モデレーターについて：探索的分析
kn-title=Clinical moderators of response to nalmefene in a randomized-controlled trial for alcohol dependence: An exploratory analysis
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en-aut-name=HASHIMOTONozomu
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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cd-vols=
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start-page=577
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dt-pub-year=2022
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en-title=
kn-title=Hip Function Was Not Associated with the Incidence of Preoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
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kn-abstract=The prevalence of preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been reported to be relatively high in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. We investigated the prevalence of DVT, the association between hip function and preoperative DVT, and the effect of a history of surgery in patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty. We retrospectively analyzed the cases of the patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty between April 2013 and February 2020 at our institution. We evaluated the prevalence of preoperative DVT based on the results of the patients’ ultrasound screening. We performed univariate and multivariate analyses to investigate the association between the incidence of DVT and patient factors including age, sex, hip function, medical histories, and American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification. We analyzed 451 patients (494 hips). The prevalence of DVT was 14.2% (64 patients). The multivariate analysis demonstrated that increased age was an independent significant risk factor for DVT. The prevalence of preoperative DVT was relatively high among patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty. Preoperative DVT tended to be more prevalent in older patients. Hip function was not associated with the incidence of DVT.
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en-aut-name=OkutaniYuki
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en-aut-name=FujitaHiroshi
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en-aut-name=HaradaHideto
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en-aut-name=KataokaMasanao
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en-aut-name=MurotaniYoshiki
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en-aut-name=ShimizuYu
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto Katsura Hospital
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto Katsura Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto Katsura Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University
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affil-num=6
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en-keyword=total hip arthroplasty
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en-title=
kn-title=Effects of local land-use policies and anthropogenic activities on water quality in the upstream Sesan River Basin, Vietnam
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kn-abstract=Study region: This study focuses on the upstream Sesan River Basin in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Study focus: Local land-use policies and human activities can significantly affect hydrology and increase the magnitude of erosion and nutrients in downstream areas. The effects in terrestrial regions on water quality of the target area were evaluated during the 2000-2018 period using the SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) with updated land-use conditions following the local policy decisions and agricultural practices in different periods. New hydrological insights for the regions: This study indicates that the implementation of the local land-use policies, along with extensive anthropogenic activities, has had significant effects on the downstream aquatic environment as compared with the period before the implementation of the land-use policies. Higher annual sediment, total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) load-ings were found upstream from the Poko Watershed, where range land predominated, and in southern and southwestern Dakbla Watershed, where arable land and permanent cropland pre-dominated. Arable land had the highest proportion of sediment and nutrient loadings into the reach, especially in the 2005-2009 period (conducting afforestation, agricultural expansion, and urbanization) and in the 2010-2014 period (applying crop conversion policy involving a shift from mixed forests to rubber forests). Understanding the watershed characteristics along with the combination of spatial land use, local land-use policies, and agricultural practices will support the implementation of regional land use and water resources management strategies more comprehensively.
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en-aut-name=TramVo Ngoc Quynh
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en-aut-name=SomuraHiroaki
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en-aut-name=MoroizumiToshitsugu
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en-aut-name=MaedaMorihiro
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affil-num=1
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
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Land-use policies
kn-keyword=Land-use policies
en-keyword=Land-use changes
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en-keyword=Agricultural practices
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en-keyword=Water resources management
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article-no=
start-page=1578
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dt-pub-year=2022
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kn-title=High frequency of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae carriers at a Japanese long-term care hospital
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kn-abstract=Introduction: Long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) are at a high risk for the inflow and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pathogens. However, owing to limited laboratory resources, little is known about the extent to which AMR organisms are endemic.<br>
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Methods: We performed active surveillance for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) in newly admitted patients at Marugame Medical Center, a nearly 200-bedded LTCH located in Kagawa, Japan. From August to December 2021, we tested stool samples from patients wearing diapers and confirmed the genetic variants using specific PCR assays. We also collected clinical variables and compared them between AMR carriers and non-carriers.<br>
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Results: Stool samples were collected from 75 patients, with a median age of 84 years. CRE strain was not detected, but 37 strains of ESBL-E were isolated from 32 patients (42.7%). During the study period, 4.9% of in-hospital patients (37 per 756 patients) were identified to be ESBL-E carriers in the routine microbiological processing, suggesting that active surveillance detected approximately 9-fold more ESBL-E carriers. The bla(CTM-M-9) group was the most common (38.5%), followed by the bla(TEM) (26.9%). The clinical backgrounds of the ESBL-E non-carriers and carriers were not significantly different.<br>
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Conclusion: Our active screening demonstrated that nearly half of the patients hospitalized or transferred to a Japanese LTCH were colonized with ESBL-E. We highlight the enforcement of universal basic infection prevention techniques at LTCHs where patients carrying AMR pathogens gather.
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en-aut-name=HagiyaHideharu
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en-aut-name=OnishiYuji
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en-aut-name=ShinoharaNatsumi
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en-aut-name=TokuyasuMayumi
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en-aut-name=ImanishiAki
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en-aut-name=FukushimaShinnosuke
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en-aut-name=NaharLutfun
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en-aut-name=OtsukaFumio
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Nursing, Marugame Medical Center
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Nursing, Marugame Medical Center
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Microbiology Division, Clinical Laboratory, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Aging society
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en-keyword=Infection prevention and control
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start-page=238
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dt-accepted=
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dt-pub=202301
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kn-title=Acidic layer-enhanced nanoconfinement of anions in cylindrical pore of single-walled carbon nanotube
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kn-abstract=The adsorption of the nitrate ion by the cylindrical pore of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) was found to be aided by an acidic adsorbed layer. Adsorbed water in the vicinity of the pore wall can supply protons through ionization, forming the acidic layer, according to Raman spectra and results of solution pH fluctuations caused by ion species adsorption. Such an acidic adsorbed layer leads to surplus adsorption of anionic species where the adsorbed amount of nitrate ions is much larger than that of cations. Also, we could observe the Raman bands being assignable to the symmetrical stretching mode at an extremely highfrequency region for nano-restricted nitrate ions compared to any other bulk phases. The abnormal band shift of adsorbed nitrate ions indicates that the nitrate ions are confined in the pore under the effects of nanoconfinement by the pore and the strong interaction with the acidic layer in the pore. Our results warn that we have to construct the adsorption model of aqueous electrolytes confined in carbon pores by deliberating the acid layer formed by the adsorbed water.
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en-aut-name=OhkuboTakahiro
en-aut-sei=Ohkubo
en-aut-mei=Takahiro
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aut-affil-num=1
ORCID=

en-aut-name=NakayasuHiroki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=TakeuchiYuki
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en-aut-mei=Yuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=TakeyasuNobuyuki
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en-aut-mei=Nobuyuki
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=KurodaYasushige
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Proton
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en-keyword=Nitrate ion
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en-keyword=Adsorption
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en-keyword=Confinement
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en-keyword=Micropore
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en-keyword=Nanospace
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no-vol=107
cd-vols=
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2022
dt-pub=202207
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kn-title=Aberrant serine protease activities in atopic dermatitis
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kn-abstract=Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease; the three major factors responsible for AD, i.e., epidermal barrier dysfunction, allergic inflammation, and itching, interact with each other to form a pathological condition. Excessive protease activities are characteristic abnormalities that affect the epi-dermal barrier in patients with AD. In normal skin, epidermal serine protease activities are controlled by kallikrein-related peptidases (KLKs) and their inhibitors, including lympho-epithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor (LEKTI). In AD lesions, KLKs are excessively expressed, which results in the enhancement of epi-dermal serine protease activities and facilitates the invasion by allergens and microorganisms. In addition, some KLKs can activate protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) in epidermal keratinocytes and peripheral nerves, resulting in the induction of inflammation and itching. Furthermore, in AD patients with single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) such as E420K and D386N of SPINK5 which encodes LEKTI, LEKTI function is attenuated, resulting in the activation of KLKs and easy invasion by allergens and microorganisms. Further analysis is needed to elucidate the detailed mechanism underlying the control of serine protease activities, which may lead to the development of new therapeutic and prophylactic agents for AD.(c) 2022 Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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en-aut-name=SunagawaKo
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en-aut-name=OuchidaMamoru
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Clinical outcomes of medial meniscus posterior root repair: A midterm follow-up study
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kn-abstract=Background: Transtibial pullout repair of medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) cannot prevent the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Conversions of knee arthroplasties are occasionally required following MMPRT repair. However, other knee-related surgical treatments following MMPRT repair are unclear. This study was aimed at investigating the midterm clinical outcomes and knee-related surgical events following MMPRT repair.<br>
Methods: Patients with MMPRT underwent pullout repair using FasT-Fix modified Mason -Allen (F-MMA) suturing with an all-inside meniscal repair device. Thirty-two patients with follow-up duration >2 years were enrolled. We assessed the clinical outcomes and postop-erative surgical treatment of both knees.<br>
Results: F-MMA pullout repair improved all clinical evaluation scores in patients with MMPRT at a mean follow-up of 36.1 months. Postoperative arthroscopic debridement was required for one patient. An additional MMPRT repair was performed in one patient on second-look arthroscopy. None of the patients required ipsilateral knee arthroplasty. In the contralateral knees, one pullout repair of a newly developed MMPRT and two knee arthroplasties were performed.<br>
Conclusions: This study demonstrated that F-MMA pullout repair yielded satisfactory clin-ical outcomes. However, subsequent knee-related surgeries were observed in 6.3% of the pullout-repaired knees and 9.4% of the contralateral knees. Our results suggest that sur-geons should be aware of the worsening and/or occurrence of contralateral knee joint dis-ease, even when the postoperative clinical outcomes are satisfactory following MMPRT repair.<br>
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kn-title=A throughput drop estimation model and its application to joint optimization of transmission power, frequency channel, and channel bonding in IEEE 802.11n WLAN for large-scale IoT environments
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kn-abstract=The concept of Internet of Things (IoT) has been widely studied in smart home networks, smart city networks, smart grid systems, autonomous driving systems, and smart healthcare systems. In IoT, the IEEE 802.11n wireless local-area network (WLAN) is used as a common communication technology due to its exibility and low cost. Then, the high performance WLAN is required to enhance quality of service (QoS) of large-scale IoT applications connecting a number of devices or sensors allocated in wide areas. WLAN can use the limited number of partially overlapping channels (POCs) at 2.4 GHz band. The WLAN performance can be degraded by interfered signals from other WLANs. Then, to optimize the POC assignment by reducing interferences, we have proposed the throughput drop estimation model for concurrently communicating multiple links under interferences. Unfortunately, the 40 MHz channel bonding (CB) and the 20 MHz non-CB are considered separately, while the transmission power is always fixed to the maximum. In this paper, we study the throughput drop estimation model under coexistence of CB and non-CB while the transmission power is changed. Then, we present its application to the joint optimization of assigning the transmission power, the frequency channel, and the channel bonding to enhance the throughput performance of IEEE 802.11n WLAN. For evaluations, we compare estimated throughputs by the model with measured ones in various network topologies to verify the model accuracy. Then, we apply the model to the joint assignment optimization in them, and confirm the effectiveness through simulations and experiments using the testbed system.
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=Candida dubliniensis fungemia in a patient with severe COVID-19: A case report
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kn-abstract=Candida dubliniensis phenotypically mimics Candida albicans in its microbiological features; thus, its clinical characteristics have yet to be fully elucidated. Here we report the case of a 68-year-old Japanese man who developed C. dubliniensis fungemia during treatment for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The pa-tient was intubated and received a combination of immunosuppressants, including high-dose methylpredniso-lone and two doses of tocilizumab, as well as remdesivir, intravenous heparin, and ceftriaxone. A blood culture on admission day 11 revealed Candida species, which was confirmed as C. dubliniensis by mass spectrometry. An additional sequencing analysis of the 26S rDNA and ITS regions confirmed that the organism was 100% identical to the reference strain of C. dubliniensis (ATCC MYA-646). Considering the simultaneous isolation of C. dubliniensis from a sputum sample, the lower respiratory tract could be an entry point for candidemia. Although treatment with micafungin successfully eradicated the C. dubliniensis fungemia, the patient died of COVID-19 progression. In this case, aggressive immunosuppressive therapy could have caused the C. dubliniensis fungemia. Due to insufficient clinical reports on C. dubliniensis infection based on definitive diagnosis, the whole picture of the cryptic organism is still unknown. Further accumulation of clinical and microbiological data of the pathogen is needed to elucidate their clinical significance.
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=9
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en-keyword=Candida dubliniensis
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kn-title=Innovative clinical pathway shortened the length of hospital stay and prevented readmission in patients with acute decompensated heart failure
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kn-abstract=Background: With the rapidly aging population in Japan, the number of patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is increasing. Mitoyo General Hospital created an innovative clinical pathway (CP) for promoting early discharge in patients with ADHF. Major points of the CP were as follows: using tolvaptan as a standard therapy, completing the acute therapies within three days, and starting cardiac rehabilitation from the second day after admission. <br>
Methods: We collected data for patients with ADHF who were admitted to our hospital before introduction of the CP (non-CP group) (April 2014-July 2015) and after introduction of the CP (CP group) (August 2015-July 2019). We investigated the impact of the CP on the length of hospital stay (LOHS) and readmission after discharge. <br>
Results: After screening, 593 patients were enrolled in this study. After performing propensity score matching, 129 patients in the non-CP group and 129 patients in the CP group were analyzed. LOHS of patients in the CP group was significantly shorter than that of patients in the non-CP group [20 (14-28) days vs 12 (8-21) days] (p < 0.001) without an increase in mortality during hospitalization or an increase in the rate of readmission due to ADHF within 30 days. Use of the CP was an independent negative factor contributing to LOHS for patients with ADHF, even after adjustment of other factors including the use of tolvaptan (p < 0.001). The CP significantly decreased the proportion of patients readmitted to hospitals due to ADHF within 6 months [n = 32 (27%) vs n = 18 ( 15%), p = 0.026] and 1 year [n = 40 (34%) vs n = 23 ( 19%), p = 0.009] after discharge compared to the proportion in the non-CP group. <br>
Conclusions: The CP significantly reduced the LOHS of patients without increasing the in-hospital mortality and it also reduced the risk of readmission in the mid-term and long-term. (c) 2021 Japanese College of Cardiology. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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en-affil=Department of Cardiology, Mitoyo General Hospital
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kn-title=Phylogenic analysis of new viral cluster of large phages with unusual DNA genomes containing uracil in place of thymine in gene-sharing network, using phages S6 and PBS1 and relevant uncultured phages derived from sewage metagenomics
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kn-abstract=Bacteriophages (phages) are the most diverse and abundant life-form on Earth. Jumbophages are phages with double-stranded DNA genomes longer than 200 kbp. Among these, some jumbophages with uracil in place of thymine as a nucleic acid base, which we have tentatively termed "dU jumbophages" in this study, have been reported. Because the dU jumbophages are considered to be a living fossil from the RNA world, the evolutionary traits of dU jumbophages are of interest. In this study, we examined the phylogeny of dU jumbophages. First, tBLASTx analysis of newly sequenced dU jumbophages such as Bacillus phage PBS1 and previously isolated Staphylococcus phage S6 showed similarity to the other dU jumbophages. Second, we detected the two partial genome sequences of uncultured phages possibly relevant to dU jumbophages, scaffold_002 and scaffold_007, from wastewater metagenomics. Third, according to the gene-sharing network analysis, the dU jumbophages, including phages PBS1 and S6, and uncultured phage scaffold_002 formed a cluster, which suggested a new viral subfamily/family. Finally, analyses of the phylogenetic relationship with other phages showed that the dU jumbophage cluster, which had two clades of phages infecting Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, diverged from the single ancestral phage. These findings together with previous reports may imply that dU jumbophages evolved from the same origin before divergence of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
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