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kn-title=AI-assisted writing feedback in EFL: Tracking student performance and reflections
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kn-abstract=This study explores how AI-assisted writing feedback supports English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' writing development and feedback literacy in a Japanese university. Twenty-one first-year students completed nine Write & Improve (W&I) tasks, progressing from descriptive to argumentative essays. Each task was revised following W&I feedback, and students were asked to write a short reflective log. An explanatory mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative analyses of writing performance and linguistic features with qualitative coding of students' reflections. Findings showed measurable gains in both higher- and lower-level groups, with particularly notable improvement among lower-level students in complexity, fluency, and sophistication. While the higher group consistently outperformed the lower group in Term 1, this gap narrowed in Term 2. Reflection logs provided important insights into feedback literacy: students initially valued W&I for surface-level corrections but later expressed frustration as tasks became more complex and scores plateaued. This tendency was especially evident among lower-level students, reflecting both the affordances and limitations of automated feedback. The study concludes that AI-assisted tools can foster writing development and emerging feedback literacy, but sustained progress requires teacher mediation. Integrating Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) into ecological feedback environments - combining AI, teacher, and student reflection - offers a promising approach for sustainable L2 writing instruction.
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kn-title=Reticulate evolution, introgression, and recent diversification in Epimedium sect. Macroceras
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kn-abstract=Hybridization can hinder or promote diversification, and growing genomic evidence suggests that it can facilitate adaptation and speciation. Despite recent progress, however, the quantitative contribution and temporal scope of hybridization to diversification remain poorly understood. The genus Epimedium is a recently diverged lineage, and sect. Macroceras largely consists of endemic species in Japan that are distributed across diverse environments, including limestone, serpentine, coastal habitats, heavy-snow regions, and regions with mild winters. Although natural hybridization and hybrid species have been reported in this section, molecular evidence demonstrating the contribution of hybridization to lineage diversification is limited. We reconstructed phylogenetic relationships using genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data from Epimedium sect. Macroceras and tested for genomic signatures consistent with hybridization. Phylogenetic analyses suggest that E. koreanum from Korea is sister to Japanese Epimedium lineages, consistent with an initial colonization of Japan from the Korean Peninsula. The analyses also revealed complex relationships among Japanese species and frequent signals of historical interspecific introgression. Our results are consistent with a history of recent diversification in sect. Macroceras accompanied by introgressive hybridization, which may have contributed to diversification across heterogeneous environments in Japan. This study provides the first genome-wide insights into the evolutionary history of Epimedium sect. Macroceras and reveals complex reticulate relationships among the lineages.
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kn-title=Tip position estimation of a 3-DOF soft mechanism using artificial muscles with optical fibers
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kn-abstract=McKibben-type pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) are lightweight and flexible soft actuators with a high power-to-weight ratio, and have been widely applied to rehabilitation devices, power-assist systems, and soft robotic mechanisms. By integrating sensing functions into PAMs, their usability and controllability can be enhanced, enabling the development of more practical and advanced soft mechanisms. We previously proposed a smart artificial muscle (SAM) by integrating an optical fiber into the braided sleeve of a McKibben-type PAM, which enables displacement estimation by measuring optical bending loss. The SAM is compatible with conventional PAM fabrication processes; however, the sensor output exhibits strong nonlinearity and time dependency. In this study, an LSTM-based state estimation framework is extended from a single SAM to a three-degree-of-freedom soft mechanism composed of multiple SAMs, where strong nonlinear coupling and mutual interference arise among actuators. In the proposed framework, the LSTM model jointly processes time-series data of multi-channel optical sensor outputs and applied pressures of the three SAMs, along with past estimated states as inputs. This structure enables the model to capture nonlinear coupling, hysteresis, and time-dependent behavior, allowing estimation of the tip position of the soft mechanism. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method accurately captures complex nonlinear dynamics and mutual mechanical interference among multiple SAMs, achieving accurate tip position estimation. These results indicate that SAMs with integrated sensing and actuation capabilities, combined with machine-learning-based estimation, provide an effective approach for state estimation of multi-DOF soft robotic mechanisms.
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en-aut-name=WakimotoShuichi
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en-aut-name=YamaguchiDaisuke
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en-aut-name=KandaTakefumi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Pneumatic artificial muscle
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kn-title=Understory Vegetation Structure in Remnant Natural Forests and Acacia Plantations on Coastal Sand Dunes in North Central Vietnam
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kn-abstract=In the coastal sand dune forests of North Central Vietnam, vegetation has been seriously damaged by war and overexploitation. To recover ecosystem functions, including sand stabilisation under harsh environments, exotic species like Acacia spp. have been planted as a monoculture. However, the long-term sustainability of this practice remains unclear. To assess the long-term effectiveness of revegetation with Acacia spp., this study aims to understand the differences and similarities in ecological characteristics of remnant natural forests and Acacia plantations on the coastal sand dune of North Central Vietnam by comparing understory vegetation structure and environmental conditions. We investigated the understory vegetation (height < 130 cm) in a total of 54 quadrants (1 m × 1 m), including nine natural forests and nine Acacia plantations. We compared diversity indices by mixed ANOVA and examined the differences in the understory vegetation structure between the two forest types through PERMANOVA. We also determined some abiotic environmental factors (e.g. light and soil water availability, and soil pH). We identified 951 individuals, with 792 found in natural forests and 159 in plantations. The species found in natural forests were well-distributed among Liana phanerophytes (Lp), Microphanerophytes (Mi), Mega-Mesophanerophytes (MM), and Cryptophytes (Cr). In contrast, species found in plantations were predominantly Cr, Hemicryptophytes (Hm), and MM. All diversity indices were significantly higher in natural forests (P < 0.05), and the NMDS analysis confirmed significant differences in the understory vegetation structure between natural forests and plantations. Only soil pH was significantly lower in natural forests (P < 0.05), while none of the environmental factors had a statistically significant impact on the variations in understory vegetation structure. Our results indicate that succession by native tree species does not seem to occur naturally in Acacia plantations. Hence, to restore and sustainably develop coastal sand dune forests in North Central Vietnam, it is essential to establish a scientifically based strategy for managing and protecting the remaining natural remnant forest areas.
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoTetsuya K.
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en-aut-name=HoTuan Ngoc Anh
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en-aut-name=HoHoang Thai Dac
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
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en-affil=Okayama University, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology
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kn-title=Uniqueness of Dirichlet forms for random point fields in the absence of tail triviality
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kn-abstract=We consider an infinite system of interacting Brownian motions that preserves a given random point field invariant. Such dynamics are constructed using Dirichlet form theory, which naturally leads to two Dirichlet forms for the random point field: the upper and the lower Dirichlet forms. A fundamental question is the uniqueness of the Dirichlet form: that is, whether these two forms coincide. This uniqueness has often been imposed as a key assumption in the Dirichlet form approach to the stochastic analysis for infinite particle systems. A sufficient condition for the uniqueness of the Dirichlet forms is known when the random point field is tail trivial. However, tail triviality has been established for only a limited class of random point fields. In this paper, we prove the uniqueness of the Dirichlet form without assuming tail triviality. The main contribution of this work is to establish the tail preserving property, which asserts that global properties of the system, such as particle density, are preserved under time evolution. As a consequence, our results also imply the strong uniqueness of solutions to the associated infinite-dimensional stochastic differential equations.
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en-aut-name=KawamotoYosuke
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affil-num=1
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en-keyword=Infinite particle systems
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kn-title=Three-dimensional virtual planning reduces operative time in orthognathic surgery: a procedure-specific retrospective study incorporating additive manufacturing
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kn-abstract=Purpose Three-dimensional virtual surgical planning (3D-VSP) is increasingly used in orthognathic surgery; however, procedure-specific evidence regarding its real-world impact on operative efficiency and intraoperative blood loss remains limited. This study evaluated the association between 3D-VSP implementation and operative time, and intraoperative blood loss across different orthognathic procedures.<br>
Methods This retrospective cohort study included consecutive patients who underwent orthognathic surgery at a single academic institution before (2019–2020) and after (2023–2024) the full implementation of 3D-VSP integrated with in-house additive manufacturing (n = 344). Procedure-specific multivariable linear regression analyses were performed, adjusting for age, sex, and surgeon experience.<br>
Results After 3D-VSP implementation, operative time was reduced by approximately 36 min in sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO), 50 min in Le Fort I (LF1) combined with SSRO, and 42 min in segmental LF1 combined with SSRO, representing a 15–20% reduction in total operative time. No meaningful reduction was observed in intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO)-based procedures. A statistically significant, but modest, reduction in intraoperative blood loss was observed only in SSRO. The time-saving effect was independent of surgeon experience.<br>
Conclusion The clinical benefit of 3D-VSP in orthognathic surgery is procedure-dependent and most evident in geometrically complex SSRO-based operations. These findings support the targeted implementation of digital planning and additive manufacturing workflows to improve operative efficiency in routine practice.
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en-aut-name=TakakuraHiroaki
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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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en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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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en-affil=Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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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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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en-keyword=Orthognathic surgery
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kn-title=HLA-matched versus haploidentical donor transplantation with post-transplant cyclophosphamide: a study on behalf of the donor/source working group of the Japanese society for transplantation and cellular therapy
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kn-abstract=Post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) is now being increasingly applied to HLA-matched donor (MD) transplantation. Prior studies in Western countries have demonstrated that allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) employing PTCy yields better outcomes with HLA-matched donors (MDs) than with haploidentical donors (HIDs). However, the effect of HLA mismatch may differ among racial groups. We retrospectively analyzed adult patients with hematological malignancies who underwent their first allo-HCT with PTCy from MDs or HIDs registered to the Japanese registry database between 2013 and 2021. Among 63 (related, n = 33; unrelated, n = 30) and 1261 patients who received MD and HID allo-HCT with PTCy, 50 (related, n = 30; unrelated, n = 20) and 100 patients were assigned to MD and HID groups by 1:2 propensity score matching (PSM). The results showed that MD recipients had better neutrophil recovery (hazard ratio [HR], 1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04–2.10; P = 0.031) and lower risk of non-relapse mortality (NRM) (HR, 0.19; 95% CI, 0.05–0.81; P = 0.024) than HID recipients. Multivariable analyses in the entire cohort before PSM confirmed these findings. Fatal infection was the primary cause of NRM in the HID group. This study is the first to demonstrate that, within a homogeneous Asian cohort, MD may have an advantage over HID in PTCy-based allo-HCT in facilitating neutrophil engraftment and reducing the risk of NRM.
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en-aut-name=FukudaTakahiro
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en-aut-name=HiramotoNobuhiro
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en-aut-name=NagafujiKoji
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en-aut-name=OtaShuichi
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en-aut-name=AsadaNoboru
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en-aut-name=AndoToshihiko
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en-aut-name=KawakitaToshiro
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en-aut-name=AkasakaTakashi
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en-aut-name=MoriYasuo
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en-aut-name=KamimuraTomohiko
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en-aut-name=OnizukaMakoto
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en-aut-name=AtsutaYoshiko
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en-aut-name=NakasoneHideki
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Sapporo Hokuyu Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Hokkaido University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Hamanomachi Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, National Cancer Center Hospital
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University HospitalDepartment of Hematology, Sapporo Hokuyu Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Sapporo Hokuyu Hospital
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Division of Hematology, Respiratory Medicine and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Hematology, NHO Kumamoto Medical Center
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Tenri Hospital
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Hematology, Oncology & Cardiovascular medicine, Kyushu University Hospital
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affil-num=17
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Harasanshin Hospital
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Department of Hematology/Oncology, Tokai University School of Medicine
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affil-num=19
en-affil=Japanese Data Center for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
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affil-num=20
en-affil=Division of Hematology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center
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en-keyword=Post-transplant cyclophosphamide
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kn-title=Donor selection for patients with HLA-homozygous haplotypes in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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kn-abstract=HLA homozygous haplotypes occur worldwide, but outcomes after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using alternative donor sources remain uncertain. We retrospectively analyzed the Japanese national transplantation registry to compare outcomes after first allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with HLA homozygous haplotypes. Donors were classified as homo-to-homo, defined as HLA-matched, or hetero-to-homo, defined as allele-level mismatches at HLA-A, -B, -C, and/or -DRB1 restricted to the host-versus-graft direction. The unrelated donor homo-to-homo group served as the reference. We included 691 patients: related donor homo-to-homo (n = 121), related donor hetero-to-homo (n = 76), unrelated donor homo-to-homo (n = 374), unrelated donor hetero-to-homo (n = 22), cord blood homo-to-homo (n = 40), and cord blood hetero-to-homo (n = 58). Compared with the unrelated donor homo-to-homo group, overall survival was inferior in the cord blood homo-to-homo group (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.71; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11–2.64; P = 0.015), whereas the unrelated donor hetero-to-homo group showed a nonsignificant trend toward inferior overall survival (adjusted HR, 1.77; 95% CI, 0.97–3.22; P = 0.061). In this Japanese cohort, cord blood homo-to-homo transplantation was associated with inferior overall survival, whereas related donor hetero-to-homo and cord blood hetero-to-homo transplantation were not. These findings should be interpreted cautiously given the retrospective design and long study period, and require validation in contemporary, ethnically diverse cohorts.
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en-aut-name=HirayamaMasahiro
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en-aut-name=KanayaMinoru
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en-aut-name=MorishimaSatoko
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en-aut-name=DokiNoriko
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en-aut-name=FukudaTakahiro
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en-aut-name=KandaYoshinobu
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en-aut-name=HasegawaYuta
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en-aut-name=KakoShinichi
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en-aut-name=TanakaMasatsugu
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en-aut-name=KurokawaMineo
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en-aut-name=AsadaNoboru
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en-aut-name=KawakitaToshiro
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en-aut-name=KataokaKeisuke
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en-aut-name=KondoYukio
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en-aut-name=ImadaKazunori
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en-aut-name=IchinoheTatsuo
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en-aut-name=OnizukaMakoto
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en-aut-name=AtsutaYoshiko
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Pediatrics, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Central Japan Cord Blood Bank
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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
en-affil=Division of Hematology, Jichi Medical University
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Japanese Red Cross Aichi Medical Center Nagoya Daiichi Hospital
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Hokkaido University Hospital
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Division of Hematology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Kanagawa Cancer Center
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Cell Therapy and Transplantation Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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affil-num=17
en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Department of Hematology, NHO Kumamoto Medical Center
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affil-num=19
en-affil=Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine
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affil-num=20
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital
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affil-num=21
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Japanese Red Cross Osaka Hospital
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affil-num=22
en-affil=Department of Hematology and Oncology, Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine, Hiroshima University
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affil-num=23
en-affil=Department of Hematology/Oncology, Tokai University School of Medicine
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affil-num=24
en-affil=Japanese Data Center for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
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affil-num=25
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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en-keyword=HLA-homozygous haplotypes
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kn-title=Photoinduced sulfanyloximation of styrenes using N-nitrosamines and thiols
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kn-abstract=Molecules featuring both sulfur and nitrogen atoms are privileged scaffolds in medicinal chemistry and biological systems. However, methods for the direct and regioselective installation of these heteroatoms onto alkenes remain limited. Herein, we report a visible-light-induced, three-component sulfanyloximation of styrenes utilizing thiols and N-nitrosamine as a bench-stable nitrogen oxide (NO) surrogate. This regioselective protocol operates under mild conditions with remarkable functional group tolerance. The synthetic utility of this methodology is further demonstrated by its extension to the synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted indoles and the divergent downstream derivatization of α-sulfanyl ketoxime products via imidoyl fluoride intermediates. An extensive mechanistic investigation supports a pathway initiated by thiyl radical addition to alkenes followed by radical coupling with in situ generated NO.
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en-aut-name=TamuraToshiki
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en-aut-name=AkimotoShuta
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en-aut-name=MiuraTomoya
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=A Case of Peripheral Odontogenic Myxofibroma Arising in the Palatal Gingiva of the Maxillary Second Premolar Region: A Case Report
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kn-abstract=Odontogenic myxofibroma (OMF) is a rare benign mesenchymal odontogenic tumor characterized by myxoid stroma with a prominent fibrous component. Although it usually arises intraosseously within the jaws, the peripheral variant, peripheral odontogenic myxofibroma (POMF), which occurs in extraosseous soft tissues, is uncommon and may be clinically misdiagnosed as a reactive gingival lesion. We report a case of POMF in a 68-year-old man who was referred for evaluation of a painless, slowly enlarging swelling of the palatal gingiva in the left maxillary second premolar region, which had initially been diagnosed as chronic periodontitis at a local clinic. An intraoral examination revealed an elastic, firm mass with partial erythema on the palatal marginal gingiva. Panoramic radiography showed mild generalized horizontal bone loss without lesion-specific changes, and computed tomography revealed no bone resorption associated with the lesion. Exfoliative cytology was negative for intraepithelial lesions or malignancy. The lesion was excised with a 5-mm clinical margin, including periosteum, and superficial peripheral ostectomy of the adjacent cortical bone was performed. Histopathological examination revealed a myxoid stroma rich in mucinous matrix and collagen fibers, containing sparsely distributed spindle-shaped cells and scattered nests of odontogenic epithelium. Alcian blue staining revealed diffuse positivity, supporting the diagnosis of POMF. No recurrence was observed during a 2-year follow-up period. This case highlights a diagnostic pitfall in the tooth-bearing gingiva and underscores the importance of histopathological confirmation of persistent gingival masses. When imaging shows no apparent bone involvement, and clinical suspicion of malignancy is low, complete excision with an adequate soft-tissue margin and selective, limited bone removal may achieve local control while preserving the adjacent teeth; long-term follow-up remains advisable.
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kn-title=A multicenter, randomized, parallel-group confirmatory study protocol to evaluate the efficacy of Soft Protector CPC, a novel oral mucosal protectant, in preventing oral mucositis and alleviating pain in patients with breast cancer
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kn-abstract=Oral mucositis is a frequent and debilitating adverse event observed in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Current management strategies are limited in duration, require frequent application, and fail to address the mechanical irritation from teeth. A novel device, Soft Protector CPC, was developed to overcome these limitations. This multicenter, randomized, two-arm, open-label, confirmatory trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Soft Protector CPC in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. A total of 154 participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either oral care with Soft Protector CPC or oral care alone. The primary endpoint will be oral mucositis as assessed according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v3.0 during the comparative treatment period. The secondary endpoints will include CTCAE v3.0 during the continuous treatment period, oral mucositis, pain (CTCAE v5.0), quality of life (Patient Reported Outcomes-CTCAE version 1.0 [PRO-CTCAE v1.0], the 15-item oral health questionnaire of the European Organization For Research And Treatment Of Cancer [EORTC QLQ-OH15], and the pain Numeric Rating Scale), onset and site of mucositis, completion of chemotherapy, use of rescue medications, technical feasibility, and patient preference. The safety endpoints will include adverse events, device malfunction, and laboratory tests. This trial is expected to establish the clinical utility of the Soft Protector CPC for the prevention and management of oral mucositis, with the potential to improve the patients’ quality of life and adherence to cancer therapy. This study was approved by the Clinical Research Review Board and registered with the Japan Registry of Clinical Trials, jRCTs062250005, on April 18, 2025.
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kn-title=Proposing an alternative direction for the development of research: a complementary perspective on Schoenfeld’s approach to generality
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kn-abstract=The purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical framework that suggests directions for future research. While Schoenfeld’s three-axis heuristic framework is well known for this purpose, it primarily points toward increasing generality. Drawing on prior studies on the generalizability of empirical findings in educational research, this paper argues that an alternative research path is possible. Building on the distinction between prevalence and scope, it proposes two types of generality: the generality of a phenomenon within a specified scope and the generality of a theory. Correspondingly, it identifies two directions for research development: delimitation of the scope and generalization of a theory. Finally, the paper argues that research development based on this framework can be understood as progressive in the Lakatosian sense. While Schoenfeld’s framework suggests directions for individual studies, this framework guides competing research programmes by enabling both to progress through scope delimitation.
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en-aut-name=IshibashiIppo
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en-keyword=Schoenfeld’s heuristic framework for situating research studies 
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kn-title=Photooxidative Copper(II) Catalysis for Promoting anti-Markovnikov Hydration of Alkenes
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kn-abstract=Photoredox catalysis enables the generation of radical intermediates under mild conditions, yet photoredox catalysts have heavily relied on precious transition metal complexes. Therefore, the development of photocatalysts based on earth-abundant metals is increasingly demanded. Here, we report a highly photooxidative capability of a heteroleptic copper(II) complex for promoting anti-Markovnikov hydration of alkenes. The copper(II) complex containing bathophenanthroline and 3,4-dimethoxybenzenethiolate ligands is generated in situ from copper(II) chloride dihydrate. Upon visible-light irradiation, the copper(II) complex is photoexcited and exhibits an excited-state lifetime sufficiently long to oxidize various alkenes, including aliphatic substrates. Consequently, anti-Markovnikov hydration can be achieved under mild conditions, and the late-stage functionalization of natural products and pharmaceutical derivatives is also feasible. The developed catalytic system can be extended for photooxidative reactions of alkenes, such as intramolecular cyclization reactions and anti-Markovnikov addition of nucleophiles other than water.
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en-aut-name=MiuraTomoya
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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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kn-abstract=Plant interactions are one of the fundamental processes shaping the structure and function of plant communities and help create species diversity. Species diversity affects the current functioning of ecosystems and their resistance and resilience to future climate change. In harsh environments such as drylands, positive plant–plant interactions are important in promoting species diversity. Juniperus sabina is an evergreen shrub that is native to the semiarid areas of northern China. Because J. sabina can modify some harsh environmental conditions in its role as a nurse plant, it is expected to facilitate species diversity, although it may exhibit allelopathic inhibition. Previous research has only examined effects of J. sabina coverage onα-diversity in a single-year, and its effects on the β-diversity of the plant community structure in the local ecosystem are still unclear. We compared environmental conditions and plant species composition inside and outside of 11 J. sabina patches to evaluate the effects of its coverage on the species diversity of the understory community structure through modifying microhabitat conditions. Water and nutrient conditions were higher inside the patches, whereas light conditions were higher outside. More perennial herbs and C3 plants were found inside and more annual herbs and C4 plants were found outside. There were different trends in α-diversity each year, while β-diversity was consistently greater inside the patches. This research suggests that the coverage of J. sabina can drive different community structures by providing heterogeneous environmental conditions, and would increase plant species diversity in the local ecosystem.
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoTetsuya K.
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en-aut-name=MikiNaoko H.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Nurse plant
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en-title=
kn-title=Photosynthetic Response of Larix gmelinii var. japonica Saplings After Exogenous Glutathione Foliar Application
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Sapling survival and growth depend on photosynthetic assimilates. Therefore, improving physiological performance during early stages may enhance subsequent performance and nursery production. This study evaluated whether exogenous oxidized glutathione (GSSG), reported to enhance photosynthesis, improves the photosynthetic, physiological, and growth-related traits of Larix gmelinii var. japonica saplings. Sixteen saplings were assigned to four treatments: GSSG, 5-aminolevulinic acid, Hyponex, and a water control. Photosynthetic, nitrogen-related, and growth traits were measured before treatment and at 3, 6, 13, and 31 days after treatment, and biomass was assessed after three months. The GSSG treatment showed no difference in the net CO2 assimilation rate (Amax) compared with the control, but exhibited a significantly earlier peak at 6 days than the other treatments. This response was supported by the stability of GSSG-treated saplings against photoinhibition (Fv/Fm) and a tendency toward greater resilience to midday light stress (ΦPSII). Enhanced photosynthetic performance was associated with reduced carbon and nitrogen fluctuations and was accompanied by numerically greater root and stem biomass in the 2024 terminal shoots. Although fertilization effects were generally weak and transient, GSSG elicited notable responses, suggesting that the immediate enhancement of photosynthesis underlies its impact. However, its antioxidant properties under stressful conditions warrant further investigation.
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=IshizukaWataru
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en-aut-name=MiyataRie
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en-aut-name=MikiNaoko H.
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en-aut-name=MiyazakiYuko
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
en-affil= Forestry Research Institute, Hokkaido Research Organization
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affil-num=7
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kn-title=Hypernatremia during the first week of life in very preterm infants and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 3 to 4 years of age: a cohort study
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kn-abstract=Background Hypernatremia is a common electrolyte disorder in both term and preterm infants. Previous studies have suggested a correlation between hypernatremia and short-term complications in preterm infants, such as intraventricular hemorrhage and chronic lung disease. However, the relationship between hypernatremia and neurodevelopmental outcomes is less well understood. This study aimed to assess the association between hypernatremia during the first week of life and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 3–4 years of age in very preterm infants.<br>
Methods This single-center, retrospective cohort study analyzed data from preterm infants born at less than 32 weeks of gestation between 2010 and 2020. Infants with peak whole blood sodium levels > 145 mEq/L during the first week of life were included in the hypernatremia group and those with ≤ 145 mEq/L in the non-hypernatremia group. The primary outcome was neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) at 3–4 years of age, defined as developmental impairment (developmental quotient < 70), cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, or visual impairment. Secondary outcomes were the components of the primary outcome. We conducted Poisson regression analyses with robust variance, adjusting for perinatal confounders.<br>
Results Of 272 infants with neurodevelopmental data, 82 and 190 infants were in the hypernatremia and non-hypernatremia groups, respectively. The median (interquartile range) gestational age and birth weight were 26.4 (25.1–28.0) and 28.7 (26.6–30.3) weeks and 860 (670–1062) and 997 (778–1264) g for infants in the hypernatremia and non-hypernatremia groups, respectively. Infants in the hypernatremia group had a greater incidence of NDI (29.3% vs. 14.7%, adjusted risk ratio [RR] 1.75, 95% CI 1.08–2.84) and cerebral palsy (8.5% vs. 1.6%, adjusted RR 5.5, 95% CI 1.72–17.63) than those in the non-hypernatremia group.<br>
Conclusions Hypernatremia during the first week of life was associated with an increased risk of NDI at 3–4 years of age in very preterm infants.
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en-aut-name=TakeuchiAkihito
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en-aut-name=NakamuraMakoto
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en-aut-name=YorifujiTakashi
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en-aut-name=KageyamaMisao
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kn-abstract=Background: Late-onset non-infectious pulmonary complications (LONIPCs) following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are a known indication for need of lung transplantation. This study aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of patients with LONIPCs after HSCT who were registered for lung transplantation and reveal the risk factors for waiting list mortality.<br>
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of patients with LONIPCs after allogeneic HSCT who were referred to Okayama University Hospital and registered in the Japan Organ Transplant Network for deceased-donor lung transplantation between 2005 and 2023. Pediatric patients aged <18 years at the time of registration were excluded.<br>
Results: Thirty-four patients were included in this study. Notably, two distinct phenotypic groups were identified: One with a bronchiolitis obliterans pattern on high-resolution computed tomography and a mixed ventilatory defect, and the other with a pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis pattern and a restrictive ventilatory defect. The median waiting duration for a deceased-donor lung transplant was 662 days, and 16 patients died during the waiting period. The cumulative incidence of waiting list mortality was 20.6% (95% confidence interval [CI], 8.9%–35.6%) at 1 year and 46.1% (95% CI, 27.8%–62.7%) at 3 years. A history of pneumothorax, greater dyspnea on exertion, and higher serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 levels were associated with an increased risk of waiting list mortality.<br>
Conclusion: In patients with LONIPCs after HSCT, a history of pneumothorax may be a marker of a poor prognosis and could serve as a criterion for referral of lung transplantation.
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kn-abstract=Large-volume presses (LVPs) are widely utilized in diverse research fields—including high-pressure physics, chemistry, materials science, and Earth and planetary sciences—to investigate the physical and chemical properties of materials under extreme high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. A prerequisite for achieving reproducible property measurements is the determination and control of pressure within experimental setups. However, the lack of precise pressure calibration in LVPs hinders the broader application of such devices in ultrahigh-pressure studies. This study employs a suite of standard phase transition-based pressure markers—comprising metallic conductors, semiconductors, and minerals—through both in situ and ex situ identification approaches, to establish pressure calibration curves ranging from 0.4 to >30 GPa for various types of LVP installed at the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Beijing, including piston–cylinder, cubic, and multi-anvil presses. The results provide a unified and traceable pressure reference for high-pressure experiments conducted at HPSTAR, while also offering technical guidance and calibration standards for other researchers utilizing similar LVP systems, thereby enabling more consistent comparison between different laboratories. This work facilitates the advancement of LVP research toward broader applications in higher-pressure regimes.
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kn-abstract=Background ABO-mismatched kidney transplantation (KTx) expands donor availability but increases risks of antibody-mediated rejection and passenger lymphocyte syndrome (PLS). While rituximab (Rit) potentially mitigates these complications, conventional high-dose regimens (375 mg/m2) elevate infectious and hematologic toxicity. We implemented low-dose Rit induction (200 mg/body) for desensitization in minor/major ABO-mismatched and DSA-positive KTx, evaluating its efficacy and safety over 15-years.<br>
Methods This single-center retrospective cohort (May 2009–April 2024) analyzed 161 adult KTx recipients: Rit (n = 107) and Non-Rit (n = 54) groups. All received tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, prednisolone, and basiliximab; high-risk patients also underwent plasmapheresis. Outcomes included graft survival, biopsy-proven acute rejection, de novo donor-specific antibody (DSA) formation, infection, severe neutropenia, and PLS.<br>
Results 1-year graft survival was 100% in both groups. 5-year death-censored graft survival was 95.8% (Rit) vs 95.9% (Non-Rit), respectively (log-rank P = 0.43). Biopsy-proven acute rejection (7.5% vs 3.7%, P = 0.50) and de novo DSA production were equivalent (Class I: 5.5% vs 2.2%; Class II: 6.6% vs 8.7%; both P = 1.00), with lower mean fluorescent intensity (MFI) in the Rit group. Cytomegalovirus disease, urinary tract infection and fungal infection rates were comparable between both groups. Grade 4 neutropenia was not associated with Rit (OR 2.65; 95% CI 0.63–11.0; P = 0.18). Blood transfusion for hemoglobin declines occurred in 5.6% vs 7.4%, with preserved haptoglobin in all cases, indicating no PLS.<br>
Conclusions Low-dose Rit induction achieves excellent graft survival and effective PLS prevention, without increasing toxicity, supporting its adoption as an optimal desensitization strategy.
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kn-title=Spin Transition of Fe3+ in δ-(Al,Fe)OOH and Implication for Mid-Lower Mantle Seismic Heterogeneities
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kn-abstract=δ-(Al,Fe)OOH is an important water carrier and plays a critical role on Earth's deep water cycle. Lattice parameters of δ-(Al0.89Fe0.11)OOH were measured by synchrotron single-crystal X-ray diffraction at simultaneously high temperature and pressure up to 65 GPa and 800 K in diamond anvil cells. The results reveal that the spin crossover increases from 30 to 37 GPa at 300 K to 36–48 GPa at 700 K. Moreover, at the spin crossover, the KT and VΦ of δ-(Al0.89Fe0.11)OOH occur significant elastic softening, with maximum reductions of 50% on KT and 29% on VΦ at 33 GPa and 300 K to 37% on KT and 23% on VΦ at 41 GPa and 700 K. The anomalous elastic properties of δ-(Al,Fe)OOH at the spin crossover enhance our understanding of local seismic observations anomalies and help identify potential water-rich regions in the mid-lower mantle.
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kn-title=Sound Velocities of FeO‐Bearing Ringwoodite and Majorite: Implication for Martian Mantle Seismic Profiles
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kn-abstract=Compressional and shear wave velocities (Vp, Vs) of candidate Martian deep-mantle minerals, FeO-rich ringwoodite ((Mg0.66Fe0.34)2SiO4) and majorite (Mg0.75Fe0.10Al0.26Ca0.07Si0.84O3), were measured up to 25 GPa and 700 K using Brillouin light scattering coupled with externally-heated diamond anvil cells. Thermoelastic modeling of our results and literature data along a representative areotherm showed that Vp and Vs of FeO-bearing ringwoodite are approximately 7.5% and 11.0% higher than that of the majorite. Our results reveal that velocity profiles of these Martian deep-mantle minerals are more sensitive to variations in the ringwoodite/majorite (Mg/Si) ratio than to thermal and FeO chemical perturbations. Our best-fit velocity model to a recent seismic model by Samuel et al. (2023, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06601-8) indicates the Martian mantle contains approximately 67 vol.% ringwoodite and 33 vol.% majorite, suggesting a ringwoodite-rich aggregate in the Martian lowermost solid mantle. The ringwoodite-majorite mantle likely co-evolved with the FeO and other incompatible elements in the molten silicate layer above the Martian core-mantle boundary.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=GeoSoilEnviroCARS, University of Chicago
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affil-num=6
en-affil=GeoSoilEnviroCARS, University of Chicago
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin
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kn-title=Davemaoite Elasticity Reveals Slab‐Induced Heterogeneity in the Mantle Transition Zone
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kn-abstract=The observed 2%–7% low-shear velocity (VS) anomalies near the subducted slab at the bottom mantle transition zone (MTZ) indicate strong lateral heterogeneity, which is commonly attributed to subducted oceanic crust. However, davemaoite, a major constituent of the subducted oceanic crust, has been poorly constrained in its elasticity, hindering accurate velocity modeling and obscuring the origin of these low-velocity features. Here we report single-crystal elasticity of Ti-bearing davemaoite with the composition of Ca(Si0.57Ti0.43)O3 under high pressure-temperature and found that Ti incorporation significantly reduces velocities and alters the pressure dependence of the shear modulus. Further velocity modeling demonstrated that subducted crusts with varying Ti content have seismic signatures of 1.7(2)–6.8(5)% low-VS at the bottom MTZ, consistent with the observed low-VS structure in the region. These findings highlight the role of slab-derived chemical heterogeneity in generating mantle seismic anomalies and provide new experimental constraints on the structure and dynamics of the deep Earth.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China
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en-affil=State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China
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en-affil=State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China
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en-affil=State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China
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affil-num=9
en-affil=State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China
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affil-num=10
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en-affil=State Key Laboratory of High Pressure and Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University
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affil-num=13
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en-keyword=Ti-bearing davemaoite
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kn-title=Bee larvae ameliorate andropause-like symptoms via a hormone-independent, antioxidant mechanism
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kn-abstract=Late-onset hypogonadism (LOH), also known as the male menopause, is characterized by a decline in sexual function as well as various physical and psychological symptoms, including anxiety. Although bee larvae have historically been utilized as a traditional food and medicine, their efficacy and physiological mechanisms of action against male menopausal symptoms remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of bee larvae (BL) on sexual and anxiety-like behaviors using two rodent models of the male menopause: aged rats and castrated mice. In the aged rat model (64 weeks old), dietary BL supplementation for 4 weeks significantly attenuated the age-associated decline in ejaculation frequency compared to controls, while no significant effects were observed on mount or intromission frequencies. Notably, plasma analysis revealed no significant differences in testosterone or dihydrotestosterone levels between the BL and control groups. To elucidate the underlying mechanism, we evaluated sexual function using a castrated mouse model. While BL supplementation did not affect sexual behavior in intact mice, post-castration BL treatment significantly shortened intromission latency without altering mount frequency. In the elevated plus maze test, BL significantly alleviated castration-induced anxiety-like behaviors and improved exploratory activity. Furthermore, in vitro assays demonstrated that the BL extract exerts potent protective effects against oxidative stress, a pathological factor contributing to both erectile dysfunction and anxiety. These results suggest that BL improves erectile function and anxiety via hormone-independent mechanisms, potentially by mitigating oxidative stress in vascular and neural tissues. Thus, bee larvae represent a promising functional food for ameliorating the multi-faceted physical and psychological symptoms associated with male menopause.
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en-aut-name=OkumuraNobuaki
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en-aut-name=SakamotoHirotaka
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Biology, Faculty of Environmental, Life, 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
en-affil=Department of Biology, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=anxiety
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dt-pub=202508
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en-title=
kn-title=Linking the Spin Transition of Ferric Iron in δ‐(Al,Fe)OOH to Water Storage in the Lower Mantle
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kn-abstract=As the most massive geochemical reservoir, the lower mantle affects the Earth's budget of volatile elements, including hydrogen or H2O. The properties of minerals in the lower mantle are further affected by changes in the electronic configurations of iron cations, that is, by spin transitions. The feedback between spin transitions and potential storage of H2O in solid hydrous phases in the lower mantle, however, remains unexplored. By combining high-pressure nuclear resonant inelastic X-ray scattering and high-pressure high-temperature X-ray diffraction experiments, we constrained the thermal equation of state of δ-(Al,Fe)OOH, a member of the phase H solid solution. Based on the derived thermal equation of state of δ-(Al,Fe)OOH and the underlying thermodynamic model, we calculate the excess Gibbs free energy that arises from the spin transition of ferric iron in this compound and evaluate the effect on phase equilibria. The results of our analysis show that the spin transition of ferric iron in phase H may significantly reduce the thermodynamic activity and hence the concentration of H2O in a coexisting hydrous melt. As a consequence, nominally anhydrous minerals of the lower mantle may become dehydrated in the presence of phase H. Our analysis further suggests that, under certain conditions, the spin transition may expand the thermal stability of Fe3+-bearing phase H and create a geochemical link between the storage of H2O in phase H and ferric iron in the lower mantle.
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kn-aut-mei=
aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=PardoOlivia S.
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en-aut-mei=Olivia S.
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en-aut-name=DobrosavljevicVasilije V.
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en-aut-name=SturhahnWolfgang
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Now at Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=GSECARS, The University of Chicago
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affil-num=8
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kn-title=Long-term neurological and neurocognitive deficits in adults prenatally exposed to methylmercury: Minamata disease
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kn-abstract=This study aimed to examine the non-linear and delayed effects of thermal stress, measured by the hourly Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), on the risk of pediatric fever-associated seizures (FAS). We conducted a time-stratified case-crossover study in Okayama, Japan (May 2015–March 2023), analyzing 3,201 ambulance-attended FAS cases in children younger than 7 years. Using a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) with a 144-h lag, we estimated the association between UTCI and FAS. The analysis revealed a bimodal exposure–response relationship. Moderate Cold Stress (10th percentile, –1.6 °C) was associated with a significant cumulative odds ratio (OR) of 2.22 (95% CI: 1.22–4.06). Risk also increased at the upper range of No Thermal Stress (24.2 °C; cumulative OR 2.74, 95% CI: 1.63–4.63), extending into Moderate Heat Stress (28.7 °C; cumulative OR 2.26, 95% CI: 1.33–3.84). These effects were primarily delayed to 72–96 h for Moderate Cold and reached a peak around 100 h for Moderate Heat. Strong Heat Stress showed immediate but non-significant risk patterns. These findings suggest that infection-mediated pathways likely drive the observed bimodal risk pattern, demonstrate the utility of high-resolution bioclimatic indices, and can inform the development of temperature-specific public health alerts.
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kn-abstract=High-pressure spectroscopic measurements of ε-FeOOH were conducted up to ~ 65 GPa at room temperature in diamond anvil cells. The pressure evolution of the Raman vibrational modes confirms that a hydrogen-bond-symmetrization-induced phase transition from P21nm to Pnnm occurs at ~ 18 GPa. Infrared (IR) spectroscopic measurements suggest that the Pnnm phase has a disordered hydrogen state, and no spectroscopic evidence for fully centered hydrogen bonds is observed within the investigated pressure range. Above ~ 45 GPa, Fe3+ in ε-FeOOH undergoes a high-spin to low-spin transition as indicated by a reduction of the unit cell volume, together with reductions in IR transmitted and Raman signals. These results demonstrate that ε‑FeOOH preserves a disordered hydrogen‑bond configuration up to at least 45 GPa, whereas δ-AlOOH transforms to a centered hydrogen-bond configuration at ~ 18 GPa. This compositional contrast suggests that Fe‑bearing oxyhydroxides follow a distinct evolution of hydrogen bonding under compression, providing insight into hydrogen behavior in deep Earth materials.
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kn-title=Amelioration of Cd-induced bone deterioration by orally administered calcium phosphate
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kn-title=TFAM-Mediated mtDNA Replication is Essential for Developmental Competence of In Vitro Grown Oocytes
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kn-abstract=Purpose<br>
Mitochondria are essential for oocyte maturation and early embryonic development, supplying ATP and maintaining mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) integrity. During oogenesis, mtDNA undergoes dramatic amplification, but the mechanisms and functional significance of this process remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the role of mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) in mouse oocytes using an in vitro growth (IVG) system.<br>
Methods<br>
Oocytes at different growth stages were analyzed for mtDNA copy number and expression of mitochondrial biogenesis genes. To assess TFAM function, siRNA targeting Tfam was microinjected into secondary follicles, which were then cultured for 12 days under IVG conditions. Following culture, oocyte growth, mtDNA content, mitochondrial membrane potential, and developmental competence after in vitro fertilization (IVF) were evaluated.<br>
Results<br>
mtDNA copy number increased nonlinearly during oocyte growth, with a pronounced rise at the secondary follicle stage accompanied by TFAM upregulation. TFAM knockdown reduced mtDNA copy number and mitochondrial function without affecting oocyte size or meiotic maturation, but significantly decreased blastocyst formation and total cell numbers per blastocyst.<br>
Conclusions<br>
TFAM-mediated mtDNA replication is crucial for mitochondrial function and developmental competence of IVG-derived oocytes, underscoring its importance in early embryonic development.
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kn-title=Tailored Management of Anomalous Systemic Arterial Supply to the Basal Segment of the Lung: A Case Report and Literature Review
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kn-abstract=INTRODUCTION: Parenchyma-preserving strategies for anomalous systemic arterial supply to the basal segment of the lung have gained increasing attention. However, pulmonary infarction of the preserved lung has been reported, and clear criteria for selecting the optimal treatment have yet to be established. We report 2 cases in which detailed preoperative imaging informed tailored management—right posterior basal segmentectomy in 1 patient and endovascular embolization of the aberrant artery in the other—both without postoperative complications. A review of the relevant literature is also provided, with an emphasis on potential selection criteria.<br>
CASE PRESENTATION: Case 1: A 20-year-old asymptomatic woman was referred after an abnormal screening chest radiograph. CT demonstrated an aberrant artery arising from the abdominal aorta supplying the right posterior basal segment (S10) with a large intravascular thrombus. The pulmonary artery showed hypoplasia limited to A10, while the other branches were normal, and no parenchymal congestion was identified. Following resection of the aberrant artery, robot-assisted right S10 segmentectomy was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on POD 6. Case 2: A 27-year-old woman was incidentally diagnosed on CT for an unrelated indication. An aberrant artery arising from the descending thoracic aorta supplied the left basal segment. Pulmonary arterial branches were preserved, with only minimal congestion in S9-10. Angiography revealed no evidence of an arteriovenous fistula. As surgical lung resection was considered unnecessary, coil embolization of the aberrant artery was performed. No complications occurred, and the patient was discharged on day 3 after the procedure.<br>
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with anomalous systemic arterial supply to the basal segment of the lung, when pulmonary arterial branches are preserved and background parenchymal congestion is minimal, parenchyma-sparing approaches should be considered.
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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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en-affil=Department of Radiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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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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 Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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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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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affil-num=11
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=12
en-affil=Department of Radiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=13
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=anomalous systemic arterial supply
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kn-title=Treatment strategies for pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with adult congenital heart diseases
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kn-abstract=Introduction<br>
The number of patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is gradually increasing worldwide due to advances in surgical techniques and pharmacological therapies. ACHD can lead to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and treatment strategies for PAH associated with ACHD have also evolved.<br>
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Areas covered<br>
Several PAH-targeted drugs including endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators, and prostacyclin analogs are available for treatment of PAH. In this review, we summarized the current evidence regarding the use of PAH-targeted drugs in patients with PAH associated with ACHD. We also propose a ‘treat and repair’ strategy, which involves initial medical treatment to improve PAH followed by surgical or interventional repair of the systemic-to-pulmonary shunt. A PubMed literature search was conducted from 2000 to 2025.<br>
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Expert opinion<br>
In cases of PAH associated with a systemic-to-pulmonary cardiac shunt, advanced PAH-targeted drugs can improve hemodynamics, and reduce the risk of cardiac defect repair and further improvement in PAH. The treat and repair strategy represents a promising therapeutic approach for PAH patients associated with systemic-to-pulmonary shunts.
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en-aut-name=NakamuraKazufumi
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en-aut-name=YuasaShinsuke
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=Adult congenital heart diseases
kn-keyword=Adult congenital heart diseases
en-keyword=pulmonary arterial hypertension
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en-keyword=PAH-targeted drugs
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en-keyword=systemic-to-pulmonary shunt
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en-keyword=treat and repair strategy
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kn-title=Predictive value of simple echocardiographic parameters for screening pulmonary hypertension under the revised definition: a study for general hospitals
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background The current guideline recommends a peak tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRV) ≥2.9 m/s on echocardiography for pulmonary hypertension (PH) screening; however, this threshold was based on the previous PH definition (mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) ≥25 mm Hg) and derived largely from PH referral centres.<br>
Methods We retrospectively analysed 755 patients who underwent both transthoracic echocardiography and right heart catheterisation at two general hospitals. The discrimination of peak TRV and estimated right atrial pressure (eRAP), derived from inferior vena cava diameter and respiratory variation, for screening for PH was assessed by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Optimal cut-off values were determined with the Youden Index.<br>
Results The c-statistic for peak TRV in detecting PH was 0.82 (95% CI 0.79 to 0.85). An optimal cut-off of 2.7 m/s provided higher sensitivity (72%) than the conventional 2.9 m/s threshold (60%) while maintaining high specificity (82%). In 681 patients with available TRV and eRAP data, adding eRAP improved discrimination compared with TRV alone (c-statistic 0.83 vs 0.80; net reclassification improvement=0.14, p=0.002). eRAP ≥5 mm Hg was associated with a higher risk of PH, and the combination of elevated TRV and eRAP yielded the strongest association.<br>
Conclusion For screening under the revised PH definition, a peak TRV of 2.7 m/s is suggested as the optimal cut-off. Although TRV alone showed good discriminative performance, combining it with eRAP further improved diagnostic accuracy using simple echocardiographic measures.
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en-aut-name=FukudaYoshitake
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en-aut-mei=Yoshitake
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=AkagiSatoshi
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en-aut-mei=Satoshi
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en-aut-name=TayaSatoshi
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ORCID=

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

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

en-aut-name=DohiYoshihiro
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=YuasaShinsuke
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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, Kure Kyosai Hospital
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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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kn-title=A photoactivatable Cre-loxP system for spatiotemporal genetic manipulation in mouse taste buds
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kn-abstract=Conventional genetic approaches, including global gene KO and conditional KO strategies such as the Cre-loxP system, have some limitations arising from systemic effects or insufficient temporal resolution. The recently developed photoactivatable Cre (PA-Cre) system may have a potential to improve spatiotemporal control of gene manipulation. In this study, we established and validated the feasibility of the PA-Cre system using taste buds as a model. We generated TRE-PA-Cre:R26-rtTA/tdTomato mice to evaluate blue-light-induced Cre recombinase activity. Through systematic optimization of illumination parameters, we found that a single session of blue-light-illumination resulted in limited recombination efficiency, whereas a multisession illumination strategy markedly increased recombination efficiency. To further assess the utility of the PA-Cre system for gene KO, we generated TRE-PA-Cre:R26-rtTA:Tas1r3-flox mice and targeted a taste-related gene Tas1r3. Genomic DNA quantitative PCR and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR both showed partial reductions in Tas1r3 at the DNA and mRNA levels, respectively. Behavioral assays further revealed a selective decrease in sensitivity to sweet and umami stimuli. Together, these findings demonstrate PA-Cre-mediated gene manipulation in taste buds and establish a practical optical activation paradigm, providing a high-spatiotemporal-resolution tool for investigating gene function in optically targeted regions.
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en-aut-name=HorieKengo
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en-aut-name=MitohYoshihiro
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en-aut-name=YamadaYasuhiro
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en-affil=Department of Oral Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Division of Biochemistry, Kyushu Dental University
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en-affil=Department of Oral Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Discovery of Repeating Shallow Moonquakes in the Apollo Lunar Seismic Data
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kn-abstract=Shallow moonquakes have been considered unique due to their large magnitudes and affinities with intraplate earthquakes. However, the small number of detections (<80 events) has prevented detailed characterization. In this study, I identified a pair of repeating shallow moonquakes by analyzing a recently updated moonquake data set. Relative-phase assessment revealed that these events exhibit a consistent fault-slip direction despite their occurrence at opposite tidal phases. This differs from what was observed for repeating deep moonquakes, which are closely related to tides, implying that tidal stress does not dominantly control fault-slip initiation of the repeating shallow moonquakes. Also, the identified repeating shallow moonquakes exhibit a similar relationship between seismic moment and the spatial scale of the slip area to earthquakes. This may indicate that earthquake-like fault physics operates on the Moon, albeit with a different driving mechanism than on Earth.
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aut-affil-num=1
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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en-keyword=lunar  seismology    
kn-keyword=lunar  seismology    
en-keyword=tectonism
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en-keyword=Moon
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en-keyword=planetary seismology
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en-title=
kn-title=Second-look endoscopy does not reduce delayed bleeding after endoscopic papillectomy: a multicenter propensity score-matched analysis
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kn-abstract=Background: Delayed bleeding is a frequent and serious complication after endoscopic papillectomy (EP). Second-look endoscopy (SLE) is often scheduled on the following day for wound assessment and prophylactic hemostasis, but its clinical value remains unclear.<br>
Objectives: This study evaluated the effectiveness of SLE in preventing delayed bleeding after EP.<br>
Design: This study was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study.<br>
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 132 consecutive patients who underwent EP at nine high-volume centers between 2003 and 2024 (SLE group, n = 73; non-SLE group, n = 59). Propensity score matching was performed to balance baseline characteristics. The primary outcome was delayed bleeding, and secondary outcomes were risk factors, the impact of prophylactic hemostasis during SLE, and hospital stay.<br>
Results: After matching, 43 patients were included in each group. The incidence of delayed bleeding did not differ between the SLE and non-SLE groups (14% vs 9%, p = 0.50). Multivariate analysis identified a lack of preventive clipping closure as the only independent risk factor (odds ratio 15, 95% confidence interval 1.3–177, p = 0.030). Prophylactic hemostasis during SLE did not reduce bleeding but was associated with prolonged hospitalization (13 vs 9 days, p = 0.012).<br>
Conclusion: Routine SLE after EP does not reduce delayed bleeding. Moreover, prophylactic hemostasis in asymptomatic patients may unnecessarily prolong hospitalization. Hemostasis should be reserved for patients who develop clinical signs of bleeding.
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en-aut-name=MatsumiAkihiro
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en-aut-name=MiyamotoKazuya
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en-aut-name=HoriguchiShigeru
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en-aut-name=OtsukaMotoyuki
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Endoscopy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuyama City Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citizens Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Iwakuni Clinical Center
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Okayama Hospital
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Tsuyama Chuo Hospital
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama City Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama City Hospital
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Medical Development Field, Okayama University
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=17
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=19
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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en-title=
kn-title=A Verification of Relationship Between Multiplicatively Weighted Voronoi Diagram and Huff Model: A Case Study on Order Assignment in E-Commerce
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=This study examines the relationship between a multiplicatively weighted (MW-) Voronoi diagram and the Huff model. A mathematical comparison demonstrates that the models are structurally equivalent when the Huff model is deterministic and the distance decay parameter λ takes a specific value. This theoretical finding was empirically validated using real-world e-commerce order assignment data. The experiments demonstrate the distinct strengths of each model. The Huff model enables the flexible balancing of competing objectives through parameter adjustment, whereas the MW-Voronoi diagram provides geometric clarity in the interpretation of territories. We conclude that the selection of the two models should be guided by the problem objectives, depending on whether probabilistic flexibility or deterministic spatial partitioning is required.
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en-aut-name=KawamotoTakaki
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en-aut-name=HasuikeTakashi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University
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kn-title=Intercellular signal transduction within the mother cell compartment during Bacillus subtilis sporulation 
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kn-abstract=Intercellular signaling contributes to the spatiotemporal regulation of gene expression during sporulation in Bacillus subtilis. The mother cell transcription factor σE is initially produced as an inactive precursor protein pro-σE and activated by the processing enzyme SpoIIGA in response to the forespore-produced putative signaling molecule SpoIIR. However, the mechanism underlying the SpoIIR-mediated signal transduction remains poorly understood. In this study, we showed that the spoIIR-positive, spoIIGA-deleted strain was able to induce SpoIIGA-dependent pro-σE processing in co-cultured spoIIR-deleted, spoIIGA-positive strains. This signaling was dependent on SpoIIR expression and did not involve DNA transfer. Extracellular materials including secreted proteins and membrane vesicles were unlikely to be involved in this signaling pathway. Interestingly, cessation of co-incubation shaking enhanced the signaling, while the addition of membrane-solubilizing detergent abolished it. In addition, SpoIIR signaling did not necessitate release from the forespore membrane or extracellular translocation. A SpoIIR variant lacking the putative signal peptide-like hydrophobic domain produced solely in the mother cell compartment was still able to activate pro-σE. Overall, the study findings suggested that the forespore-produced SpoIIR is neither secreted nor externally translocated. Instead, SpoIIR appeared to be transferred into the mother cell compartment and interacts with the SpoIIGA cytoplasmic domain to trigger pro-σE processing.
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en-aut-name=AnzueMasato
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en-aut-name=MiyoshiShin-ichi
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en-aut-name=SatoTsutomu
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en-aut-name=ImamuraDaisuke
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Frontier Bioscience, Hosei University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Frontier Bioscience, Hosei University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Research Center for Intestinal Health Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Frontier Bioscience, Hosei University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Research Center for Intestinal Health Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Ion-Conductive Vitrimers Based on Backbone-Type Triazolium Poly(Ionic Liquid)s: Counterion-Dependent Dynamics and Backbone Flexibility
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=To simultaneously achieve high ionic conductivity and recyclability, vitrimers were prepared using backbone-type triazolium poly(ionic liquid)s (TPILs) that integrate ionic transport and dynamic network rearrangement via trans-N-alkylation. TPIL elastomers bearing I–, BF4–, PF6–, and TFSI– counteranions were synthesized from “clickable” ionic liquid monomers, and their glass transition temperature (Tg), ionic conductivity, and vitrimeric dynamics were compared. Only the I–-based network exhibited stress relaxation at 170 °C, indicating that nucleophilic anions are important for bond exchange. However, a trade-off was observed between ionic transport and dynamic network rearrangement. We overcome this trade-off by mixing anions. Mixed-anion TPIL elastomers using I– and TFSI– exhibited lower Tg and higher ionic conductivity than I–-based elastomer, while still maintaining vitrimer-like relaxation. Rheological analysis revealed a decoupling between segment relaxation and bond exchange dynamics in vitrimer-like elastomers. The design combining flexible polymer backbones and mixed-anion engineering can create recyclable, highly conductive polymer electrolyte networks.
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoAtsushi
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en-aut-name=IidaYuya
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en-aut-name=OnoTsutomu
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en-aut-name=WatanabeTakaichi
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aut-affil-num=5
ORCID=

affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Fukui
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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en-keyword=dynamic covalent bond
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kn-title=Current Status of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: An International Perspective Including Japan
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kn-abstract=Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) for chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is gaining global prevalence as a minimally invasive treatment aimed at serving as an adjunct to or method of avoiding surgery; however, its optimal positioning remains unclear. This study outlines the current status of MMAE in Japan, Germany, and the United States based on nationwide survey reports, recently published consensus guidelines, and meta-analyses including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reported in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM; EMBOLISE, STEM, and MAGIC-MT) and examines its efficacy and limitations. Real-world clinical data from Japan, Germany, and the United States indicate that MMAE is primarily used as an adjunctive therapy following surgery for older and high-risk or recurrent cases, or as a stand-alone therapy in selected cases to safely reduce the risk of recurrence and reoperation. While a multidisciplinary consensus statement takes a cautious stance that limits MMAE to recurrent or inoperable cases such as those at high risk associated with interrupting antithrombotic medication, the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology guidelines published after the RCTs strongly recommend the concurrent use of MMAE with standard therapy in de novo cases. Meta-analyses integrating the 3 NEJM trials and other RCTs showed that MMAE suppressed recurrence and reoperation versus standard treatment, with particularly pronounced effects in the nonsurgical (conservative treatment) group; however, the additive effect was limited in the surgical adjunct group. No improvement in functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale score) was observed. Cost-effectiveness analyses suggest that, while MMAE reduces reoperations, routine implementation for all cases is difficult to justify economically because of high procedural costs, indicating the need to narrow the indication to populations at high risk of recurrence. In conclusion, although MMAE is an effective treatment option, the current evidence does not support its uniform introduction in all patients with CSDH. Thus, it is necessary to individualize and adapt the indications for specific patient subgroups, such as those at high risk of recurrence or those for whom surgery is difficult. Finally, we propose a pragmatic treatment strategy for MMAE stratified by disease stage (de novo vs. recurrent) and clinical severity to guide the individualized selection of adjunctive and stand-alone embolization.
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en-aut-name=SugiuKenji
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en-aut-name=HiramatsuMasafumi
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kn-title=Incidence of B-cell Malignancies in Patients with Lung Cancer Receiving PD-1 Blockade Therapy
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kn-abstract=Purpose: Many patients with various cancer types have received immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) worldwide since their approval, and novel unexpected complications from their long-term use are apparent. We identified some cases of B-cell lymphoma occurring during PD-1 blockade therapy as such unexpected complications. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the incidence of hematologic malignancies in patients with lung cancer receiving PD-1 blockade therapy and to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the progression of these malignancies.<br>
Experimental Design: We performed IHC staining on the clinical samples from patients with B-cell lymphoma that developed during PD-1 blockade therapy and analyzed large-scale real-world datasets. We further investigated the underlying mechanisms through in vitro and in vivo experiments.<br>
Results: A higher incidence of B-cell malignancies has been observed in patients with lung cancer treated with PD-1 blockade therapies based on large-scale real-world data analyses (n = 15,670). The identified lymphomas had a large amount of CD4+ T follicular helper (TFH) cell infiltration. In addition, PD-1 blockade activated PD-1+ TFH cells, which promoted lymphoma proliferation via the IL4/IL4R, IL21/IL21R, and CD40L/CD40 axes. Notably, the lymphomas exhibited high expression of IL4R, IL21R, and CD40.<br>
Conclusions: Our findings highlight the need for careful monitoring and consideration of the potential B-cell malignancy complications in clinical settings in which ICIs are used.
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pharmaceutical Data Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital
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en-affil=Department of Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Pathology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=17
en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Department of Hematology, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=19
en-affil=Department of Respiratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
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en-affil=Department of Tumor Microenvironment, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-title=
kn-title=Bile acids as candidate therapies for multiple sclerosis: inverse signal analysis using the FDA adverse event reporting system and preclinical validation
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kn-abstract=Background: Alterations in bile acid metabolism have been observed in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), yet the therapeutic implications of bile acid supplementation remain uncertain.<br>
Methods: We conducted a two-stage study integrating pharmacovigilance analysis with preclinical validation to evaluate bile acid derivatives as candidate therapies for MS. A disproportionality analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS; Q4/2003–Q2/2025) was performed to identify inverse associations between MS and bile acid preparations. The effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and obeticholic acid (6-ECDCA) were evaluated in a therapeutic experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model, with treatment initiated after disease onset.<br>
Results: Among 13,734,539 FAERS reports, 75,659 involved MS. Inverse associations were identified for UDCA (odds ratio [OR]: 0.197, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.117–0.333) and 6-ECDCA (OR: 0.128, 95% CI: 0.041–0.396). In the EAE model, UDCA was associated with lower clinical scores at the peak (day 18) and late phases (days 26–28), whereas 6-ECDCA showed only a non-significant trend toward improvement at day 28.<br>
Conclusion: This two-stage investigation highlights the potential utility of pharmacovigilance-guided approaches for identifying therapeutic candidates. Bile acid derivatives, particularly UDCA, are biologically plausible candidates meriting further investigation in the context of MS.
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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en-affil=Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Hospital Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Asahikawa Medical University and University Hospital
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Medical Molecular Informatics, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
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affil-num=10
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en-title=
kn-title=Adverse events of romidepsin versus tucidinostat for peripheral T-cell lymphoma: a pharmacovigilance study using the Japanese adverse drug event report database
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) is a heterogeneous group of lymphomas with poor prognosis, particularly in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) disease. Romidepsin and tucidinostat are histone deacetylase inhibitors used to treat R/R PTCL. No head-to-head post-marketing surveillance studies have compared adverse events (AEs) between the two agents. In this brief report, the AE profiles of romidepsin and tucidinostat were compared using the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report (JADER) database to facilitate their differentiation and promote the management of AEs.<br>
Methods We conducted a descriptive analysis using data from the JADER database from April 2018 to July 2025. The reported AEs for romidepsin and tucidinostat were extracted and classified according to preferred terms (PTs) and system organ classes (SOCs). Reporting odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to compare the AE profiles between the groups.<br>
Results In total, 998,397 reports were analysed for all drugs, including 323 for romidepsin and 753 for tucidinostat. Compared with all drugs, both agents showed significant disproportionality signals in four SOCs: Blood and lymphatic system disorders; General disorders and administration site conditions; Investigations; and Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified. Romidepsin exhibited additional significant signals in six SOCs: Cardiac disorders, Eye disorders, Gastrointestinal disorders, Immune system disorders, Infections and infestations, and Metabolism and nutrition disorders. Direct comparison between the two agents revealed broader AE profiles for romidepsin, with AEs more frequently reported in eight SOCs, whereas tucidinostat showed AEs in only two SOCs. Romidepsin was associated with AEs more frequently reported in several PTs, including atrial fibrillation and gastrointestinal toxicities, such as constipation, tumour lysis syndrome, hepatotoxicity, and peripheral neuropathy, which was consistent with the results at the SOC level. In contrast, several significant PTs for tucidinostat were observed in General disorders and administration site conditions and Investigations.<br>
Conclusions The Japanese real-world pharmacovigilance analysis showed differences in the AE profiles between romidepsin and tucidinostat. These differences in safety profiles may be useful for treatment selection and AE management in routine clinical practice among patients with R/R PTCL. Further studies are warranted to confirm these findings and better characterise the safety profiles of these agents.
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Relationship Between Numbers of Patients Registered and Procedures Performed at Lung Transplantation Centers in Japan
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fujita Health University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, The Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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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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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic, Breast and Pediatric Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic, Breast and Pediatric Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University
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en-affil=Department of General Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University
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kn-title=Appropriate dose reduction using photon-counting detector CT for temporal bone imaging: phantom and clinical studies with helical acquisition
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kn-abstract=Purpose: To determine the extent of possible dose reduction with photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) while maintaining image quality equivalent to that of energy-integrating detector CT (EID-CT) images at standard dose in the temporal bone.<br>
Materials and methods: PCD-CT and EID-CT imaging quality were compared by visual evaluation of clinical temporal bone images and visual scores with Welch’s t-test at standard dose. A head phantom was used to evaluate imaging quality under dose reduction. The detectability index (d’) of the PCD-CT images at various dose levels and the EID-CT images at standard dose was evaluated. Dose reduction limit with PCD-CT used in the subsequent clinical evaluation was determined as the lowest dose with image quality equal to or better than EID-CT. The clinical equivalence of PCD-CT image quality at the determined reduced dose to that with EID-CT at standard dose was evaluated using visual scores. Equivalence was determined if the 95% confidence intervals of differences did not exceed the equivalence margin of ±1.<br>
Results: At standard doses, PCD-CT images demonstrated significantly higher visual scores than EID-CT images (3.73 vs. 2.56 for incudomalleolar joint, 3.75 vs. 2.63 for stapes, 3.54 vs. 2.52 for cochlea, and 3.58 vs. 2.46 for facial nerve canal; all P 0.001). In the phantom study, the d’ value was 0.15 with EID-CT at standard dose and was 0.12 and 0.17 with PCD-CT at 25% and 50% of the standard dose, respectively. Clinically, the mean visual scores of PCD-CT images at 50% of the standard dose were equivalent to EID-CT images at standard dose in all regions (3.58 vs. 3.12 for incudomalleolar joint, 3.46 vs. 3.19 for stapes, 3.50 vs. 3.08 for cochlea, 3.58 vs. 3.27 for facial nerve canal).<br>
Conclusion: PCD-CT may preserve image quality even at 50% of the standard dose in the temporal bone.
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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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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kn-title=Exogenous Glutathione and Nitric Oxide Improve Waterlogging Stress Tolerance in Maize
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kn-abstract=Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the major grain crops worldwide that is particularly vulnerable to waterlogging (WL) stress. Glutathione (GSH) and nitric oxide (NO) are known to protect plants from a variety of abiotic stresses; however, their potential for improving WL tolerance in maize remains unexplored. The present study examined the impact of exogenously applied GSH and NO on maize plants exposed to WL-stress. Our findings revealed that GSH + NO-treated waterlogged maize plants grew better and produced more biomass than only WL-stressed plants. The improved performance of GSH + NO-sprayed WL-stressed maize seedlings was supported by the increased root dry and fresh weight, shoot length, shoot dry and fresh weight, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid content. Exogenous GSH and NO treatments significantly enhanced the amounts of leaf proline, leaf soluble sugars, and total protein in maize seedlings, suggesting adaptive metabolic reprogramming under stress. The increased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in maize leaves and roots revealed that WL caused significant oxidative damage. Exogenous GSH, NO individually, and combinedly significantly decreased total H2O2 and MDA contents in both leaves and roots. Exogenous GSH and NO reduced oxidative stress by increasing peroxidase activity, ascorbic acid, and anthocyanin content in maize leaf and root tissues. Our findings emphasize the possible relevance of GSH and NO, simultaneously and individually, in enhancing adaptive mechanisms in maize seedlings for reducing WL-induced damage. Although the GSH + NO-mediated approach shows promise for mitigating WL-stress in maize under controlled conditions, further field-based investigations are required to validate its practical applicability.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Protocol for an open-label, randomised, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sotatercept add-on therapy compared with pulmonary vasodilator-based standard of care for pulmonary vasodilator-resistant pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with unrepaired congenital shunts (atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect or patent ductus arteriosus), including Eisenmenger syndrome: the SuMILE trial
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kn-abstract=Introduction Eisenmenger syndrome and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) due to unrepaired congenital shunts, including atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), remain life-threatening conditions despite advances in congenital heart disease (CHD) care. In this population, vasodilator-based therapies effective in other forms of PAH have shown limited benefit, and no disease-modifying treatment has been established. Sotatercept, an activin-signalling inhibitor, improved exercise capacity and haemodynamics in phase 2/3 PAH trials; however, patients with unrepaired CHD, including Eisenmenger syndrome, were excluded. The efficacy and safety of sotatercept in this population remain unknown.<br>
Methods and analysis The SuMILE trial is a prospective, exploratory, multicentre, open-label, randomised, controlled trial conducted at 11 Japanese tertiary centres. 36 adults with vasodilator-resistant PAH due to unrepaired ASD, VSD or PDA, including Eisenmenger syndrome, will be randomised 2:1 to sotatercept add-on therapy plus vasodilator-based PAH therapy versus vasodilator-based PAH therapy alone. Sotatercept will be administered subcutaneously every 3 weeks in accordance with label-approved dose-modification rules for haemoglobin and platelet changes. The primary endpoint is the change in 6-min walk distance from baseline to week 24. Key clinical events will be independently adjudicated. Secondary endpoints include all-cause mortality or lung transplantation; pulmonary hypertension-related hospitalisation or initiation of parenteral prostacyclin and changes in WHO functional class, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and emPHasis-10. Exploratory endpoints include genotype, right heart catheterisation and cardiac MRI parameters. The primary analysis will use ANCOVA, adjusting for baseline 6-min walk distance and randomisation stratum in the intention-to-treat population.<br>
Ethics and dissemination The protocol has been reviewed and approved by the certified central review board (Kyushu University Hospital Clinical Ethics Review Board) and participating institutions. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences and trial registries.<br>
Trial registration number Japan Registry of Clinical Trials no. 1071250069; ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07356778. Protocol version and date: V.1.3; 23 October 2025
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en-affil=The Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health
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en-affil=Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Therapeutic and Developmental Education, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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en-affil=Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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kn-title=Surface Plasmon Resonances in Silver Nanodendrites : Trunk Length and Branch Connectivity Dependence
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kn-abstract=This study systematically investigates how trunk length and branch connectivity govern surface plasmon resonances in silver nanodendrites in the infrared (IR) region using a computational modeling strategy. We show that a continuous conductive trunk is essential for exciting long-wavelength collective plasmon modes. In a simulated bottom-up construction scheme, the trunk length is gradually increased to conductively connect additional branches to the backbone. Our results reveal that the fundamental δ mode resonance can be deterministically tuned across the mid-infrared spectrum (from 3840 nm to 4360 nm) primarily by controlling the trunk connectivity. As the number of connected branches grows, the lowest-order collective resonance peak exhibits a systematic redshift, and its resonance wavelength scales linearly with the effective dipole length Leff of the electron oscillation path. Concurrently, new higher-order modes emerge as local resonances of the connected substructures. These observations indicate that interrupting the conductive pathway causes a global collective mode to decompose into multiple resonances associated with more weakly coupled subsystems. The established linear scaling relationship provides a highly predictable design rule for this “programmable” connectivity, offering a robust platform for advanced applications such as multi-spectral infrared imaging, selective chemical sensing, and surface-enhanced infrared absorption (SEIRA) spectroscopy, where precise, a priori control over narrow-band infrared resonances is essential.

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en-aut-name=TakeyasuNobuyuki
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en-aut-name=ShojiSatoru
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-communications
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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 Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-communications
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en-keyword=Silver nanodendrites                                  
kn-keyword=Silver nanodendrites                                  
en-keyword=Surface plasmon resonances
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kn-title=PPy-coated wire actuators for micromechanostimulation of cells – identification of immediate-early responsive mechanoregulatory genes in osteoblasts
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kn-abstract=Mechanotransduction, i.e., the conversion of mechanical cues into biochemical signals, is essential for bone development, remodeling, and adaptation. Although mechanical loading is known to regulate osteoblast function and bone homeostasis, dissecting the early and sustained mechanotransductive responses at the microscale remains challenging due to limitations of existing in vitro models. Here, we report the development and application of a mechanostimulation system comprising a polypyrrole (PPy)-based wire actuator that expands and contracts (4 μm in radius) upon electrical actuation and enables precise, localized micromechanical stimulation of a small number of cells within standard culture formats. Using this system, we applied short-term (30 min) cyclic (Cyc30) or static (Stat30), as well as prolonged (120 min) cyclic (Cyc120) stimulations to two osteoblast-like cells (MC3T3-E1 or KUSA-A1). Subsequent transcriptomic profiling and computational network analyses revealed that Cyc30 was not capable of inducing significant changes in mRNA expression, suggesting cellular adaptation to short-term cyclic loading. In contrast, Stat30 induced the upregulation of Fos, Btg2, Egr1, and Fosl1, all known genes associated with mechanotransduction, supporting the validity and reproducibility of our experimental mechanostimulation system. Notably, two long non-coding RNAs (B930036N10Rik and 5430431A17Rik) were identified for the first time as being upregulated in response to Stat30 stimuli. Among the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) upregulated by Cyc120 stimuli, Hmox1, a stress-inducible enzyme known for its roles in maintaining cellular homeostasis and promoting survival, was the only DEG repeatedly observed across the Cyc30/Cyc120 and Stat30/Cyc120 comparisons in both cell types, potentially emerging as a key stress-response gene under prolonged mechanical loading. Collectively, these results establish the PPy-based microactuator as a powerful tool for microscale mechanobiology, and provide molecular insight into immediate-early responsive transcriptional programs underlying osteoblastic mechanoadaptation conserved across different cell types.
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en-aut-name=Ortega-SantosAmaia B.
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en-aut-name=HayanoSatoru
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en-aut-name=WangZiyi
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en-aut-name=MartinezJose G.
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en-aut-name=HaraEmilio Satoshi
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en-aut-name=JagerEdwin W.H.
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en-aut-name=KamiokaHiroshi
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University
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affil-num=6
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affil-num=7
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kn-abstract=Nowadays, addressing insect pest infestation effectively requires environmentally sound and sustainable pest control methods that minimize environmental pollution. Caffeine (1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine), a plant-derived secondary metabolite, has insecticidal, hormonal and antifeedant properties, making it a promising and more sustainable alternative for pest management. In this study, the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), a serious stored pest, was used to investigate the effects of different caffeine concentrations on life-history traits. We applied two delivery methods: 1) oral exposure through a caffeine–sucrose solution for adults, and 2) dietary incorporation of caffeine powder mixed with wheat flour and brewer’s yeast for adults and their larvae. To evaluate the effect of caffeine on life-history traits, adult longevity, pupation rate, larval period, pupal weight, adult body size and food consumption were examined. Results revealed higher caffeine concentrations (> 1%) significantly reduced longevity, delayed pupation, decreased pupal number, pupal weight and adult body size in both males and females. Lower caffeine concentration (0.01%) increased pupal number but resulted in lower offspring quality, such as smaller pupal weight and adult size. The results show that caffeine has negative effects on life-history traits of T. castaneum, suggesting its potential use as a natural pesticide in caffeine-based sustainable pest-management programs and integrated pest management (IPM).
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en-aut-name=NaingShine Shane
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en-aut-name=MatsuuraTeruhisa
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en-aut-name=MiyatakeTakahisa
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Okayama University (Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology)
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Okayama University (Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology)
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Okayama University (Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology)
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en-keyword=Insect growth
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kn-title=Long-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage for Acute Cholecystitis in Non-Surgical Candidates: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
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kn-abstract=Background/Objectives: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is a minimally invasive alternative for managing acute cholecystitis in patients who are unsuitable for surgery. Although its short-term efficacy is well-established, its long-term outcomes, especially in patients with malignancy-associated cholecystitis, remain unclear. Methods: This multicenter, retrospective study included 139 patients who underwent EUS-GBD with a plastic stent for inoperable acute cholecystitis between January 2010 and October 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: a malignant group (n = 60) with cystic duct obstruction caused by cancer invasion or self-expandable metal stents, and a benign group (n = 79) with calculous or acalculous cholecystitis. The outcomes assessed included cholecystitis recurrence, time to recurrence, adverse events, and risk factors for recurrence. Results: Technical success was achieved in all patients, with an overall clinical success rate of 94.6%. Cholecystitis recurred significantly more frequently in the malignant group than in the benign group (13.3% vs. 2.5%; p = 0.015). Univariate analysis identified malignancy as a significant risk factor of recurrence (odds ratio, 5.92; p = 0.028). Conclusions: EUS-GBD is a safe and effective long-term treatment for cholecystitis in non-surgical candidates. However, malignancy-associated cholecystitis carries a high risk of recurrence, warranting careful follow-up and individualized management.
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en-aut-name=MiyamotoKazuya
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en-aut-name=MatsumotoKazuyuki
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en-aut-name=TerasawaHiroyuki
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en-aut-name=UchidaDaisuke
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Endoscopy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Internal Medicine, Tsuyama Chuo Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, National Organization Iwakuni Clinical Center
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Okayama Hospital
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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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 Endoscopy, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Endoscopy, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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affil-num=13
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=14
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=15
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=16
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital
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en-keyword=cholecystitis
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kn-title=Mycoviruses diversity in the black kōji mold, Aspergillus luchuensis (section Nigri) isolated from liquor-production environments in Japan
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kn-abstract=Some fungal species in the genus Aspergillus are economically important due to their role in the production of liquors and various foods; however, their viromes, which may affect their performance, remain unexplored. Therefore, this study examined the viromes of nine strains of Aspergillus luchuensis (section Nigri), the black kōji mold used in the production of shochu (a traditional Japanese liquor) in Japan. It identified virus-like sequences related to alterna-, partiti-, curvula, botourmia-, narna-like, and umbra-like viruses. Some sequences appear to represent new variants (e.g., alterna- and gammapartitiviruses), while many others correspond to novel viral species within established or proposed mycoviral families. All A. luchuensis strains harbored multiple virus infections, with 2 to 7 viruses per strain. Three alternavirus strains with four-segmented double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) genomes were confirmed, along with minor variants co-present with the predominant strains. Notably, a gammapartitivirus appears to have two additional dsRNA genome segments, along with two satellite-like short dsRNA segments in some fungal isolates. Furthermore, at least five short RNAs (0.48–1.31 kb) were identified, three of which are possibly satellite-like RNAs associated with novel single-stranded RNA viruses (botourmia- and umbra-like viruses). These findings reveal the great diversity of mycoviruses in A. luchuensis populations and lay the foundation for further investigation into their impact on fungal phenotypes and liquor production.
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kn-title=Drug-induced sarcoidosis-like reaction following IL-4/IL-13 receptor blockade by dupilumab
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kn-abstract=The purpose of the study is to review reported cases of dupilumab-associated drug-induced sarcoidosis-like reaction (DISR) and consider possible immunologic mechanisms. This short review aims to raise awareness of dupilumab-associated DISR and discuss safety considerations in pediatric patients.<br>
Conclusion: Dupilumab is a human monoclonal antibody that reduces inflammation driven by T helper 2 (Th2) cells and is used to treat type 2 inflammatory disorders, including atopic dermatitis. The most common adverse reactions during the first year of treatment are local reactions at the injection site, conjunctivitis, and headache. Although DISR is rare, it has been documented in dupilumab-treated patients. We hypothesized that dupilumab shifts the Th1/Th2 equilibrium toward Th1 and granulomatous inflammation, which may present as DISR. We identified and reviewed 10 recently reported DISR cases and observed that reported features of DISR—including uveitis, optic neuritis and meningoencephalitis, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, and histopathologically noncaseating granulomas—can mimic systemic sarcoidosis. Discontinuation of dupilumab resulted in favorable outcomes in most reported DISR cases; however, symptoms worsened in some cases and sequelae became a concern. Case reports of DISR have so far been limited to adults or adolescents, but awareness of potential adverse effects of dupilumab remains important in pediatric patients.
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kn-title=Phase diagram of Fe-C-S ternary system under planetary core conditions
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kn-abstract=High-pressure, high-temperature experiments were conducted to investigate melting relations and phase assemblages in the Fe-C-S ternary system at 5 and 15 GPa, covering a temperature range of 1300–1900 K, conditions directly relevant to the Moon’s and Mercury’s cores. At 1300 K, the system is primarily governed by Fe-S eutectic melting, exhibiting notable complexity in the carbon-rich and sulfur-poor regions. With increasing temperature, the phase diagram simplifies: at 5 GPa and 1700 K, the Fe-Fe₃C-FeS system features three regions (Fe+L, C + L, and L). Similar phase assemblages are observed at 15 GPa, with Fe7C3 and diamond replacing Fe3C and graphite, respectively. Extensive Fe+L, C + L, and L regions are observed at 1900 K.<br>
For a Moon’s core composed of a Fe-C-S alloy, nearly pure Fe is the only viable inner core phase above 1700 K. Below this temperature, both Fe and Fe₃C are potential solid inner core phases, depending on carbon content; a two-phase solid inner core is also theoretically possible. The inferred compositions of the outer core suggest densities of 6200–7300 kg/m³, with tighter constraints for models featuring an Fe₃C core.<br>
At Mercury-relevant pressures, either Fe or Fe₇C₃ may form the solid inner core, again depending on carbon content. If the inner core is nearly pure Fe, the liquid outer core density ranges from 7300 to 7900 kg/m³. In both scenarios, a “snow” regime is plausible, though with distinct settling times. The ternary phase diagram indicates that Mercury is likely to develop a structurally layered inner core during secular cooling.<br>
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en-aut-name=MorardGuillaume
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en-aut-name=ChenQi
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en-aut-name=YoshinoTakashi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Sorbonne Université, UMR CNRS 7590, Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie, IMPMC
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Sorbonne Université, UMR CNRS 7590, Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie, IMPMC
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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kn-title=Reversible Droplet Bridging and Tunable Viscoelasticity in Emulsions Using Biocompatible PLA-b-PEO-b-PLA Telechelic Block Copolymers: Implications for Injectable Emulsion Gels
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kn-abstract=Telechelic polymers are known to form reversible networks through end-group association; however, their application as structuring agents in emulsion-based soft materials remains underexplored. Herein, we systematically investigate the biocompatible amphiphilic triblock copolymer poly(d,l-lactic acid)-block-poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(d,l-lactic acid)(PLA-b-PEO-b-PLA) as a rheology modifier in toluene-in-water model emulsions. Owing to the selective adsorption of PLA end blocks at the oil–water interface and the solvation of the PEO midblock in the aqueous phase, this polymer is expected to form reversible droplet-bridging networks. During the process, the polymer concentration, molecular weight of the mid and end blocks, and the dispersed phase volume fraction were adjusted, and the factors governing network formation were elucidated using oscillatory rheology and stress-relaxation measurements. The results show that anchoring of the PLA end blocks and PEO-mediated bridging predominantly control the strength and dynamic reversibility of the network. Step-strain experiments further reveal that the droplet-bridging interactions can be disrupted under large deformation and partially recover when small-strain conditions are restored, confirming the presence of reversible physical associations. These findings establish a molecular design strategy for biodegradable telechelic copolymers as effective and reprocessable structuring agents in emulsion gels. The shear-responsive, tunable, and reversible nature of the droplet-bridging network makes this material platform particularly suitable for injectable emulsion gels for advanced soft matter and biomedical engineering applications.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Fukui
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science, and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Gravimeter as a Seismometer: Relocating Shallow‐Moonquake Sources and Implications for Source Mechanism
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kn-abstract=Among the reported seismic events on the Moon, shallow moonquakes are known for their unique features, such as high-frequency energy excitation, similarity to intraplate earthquakes, and the largest energy release of all reported moonquakes. Despite these interesting features, a small number of samples (<80 events) and sparse seismic network observations prevented us from gaining an in-depth understanding of shallow moonquakes. In this study, by using the Apollo 17 gravimeter as a pseudo-seismometer, we extend the Apollo lunar seismic network and located a few shallow moonquakes more accurately. In addition, comparing the located shallow-moonquake epicenters with surface/subsurface geological features indicates that at least one event may be better explained by deep-seated faults within the crust. Along with a previous demonstration of low-frequency moonquakes, our analysis of high-frequency events shows that the Apollo 17 gravimeter can serve as a seismometer over a broader frequency range than previously considered.
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en-aut-name=KawamuraTaichi
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité
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en-keyword=Moon
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kn-title=Clinical Utility of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Titers in the Management of Patients With Long COVID Infected With the Omicron Variant
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kn-abstract=Background: Long COVID (LC) presents persistent symptoms that pose a major clinical challenge. Identification of reliable biomarkers to evaluate LC pathophysiology is needed.<br>
Objectives: To investigate whether serum S- and N-antibody titers against SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins reflect the clinical features of LC.<br>
Methods: This retrospective observational study included patients diagnosed with Omicron variant-related LC who attended a post-COVID-19 outpatient clinic between July 2023 and November 2024 and provided informed consent for antibody testing.<br>
Results: Among 275 patients (129 men and 146 women), 57 (21%) were unvaccinated. Median S- and N-antibody titers in vaccinated versus unvaccinated patients were 20,963 U/mL and 24.8 cut-off index (COI) versus 24 U/mL and 44.5 COI, respectively. S-antibody titers were associated with the number of vaccine doses received, whereas N-antibody titers correlated with disease severity during the acute phase of COVID-19 infection, with females having higher titers by multivariable analysis. N-antibody titers in unvaccinated patients with LC were negatively correlated with time interval from infection to clinic visit, with an estimated daily decline of 0.34% in measured N-antibody levels. Patients with LC having memory impairment had low S-antibody titers by multivariable logistic regression analysis, and low S-antibody levels were associated with reduced quality of life (QOL). Additionally, N-antibody titers positively correlated with lymphocyte counts and immunoglobulin levels.<br>
Conclusion: Serum N-antibody titers reflect immune responses to COVID-19, although they are affected by gender differences and interval between infection and evaluation. Lower S-antibody titers were associated with brain fog symptoms and reduced QOL in patients with LC.
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affil-num=3
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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
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=10
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affil-num=11
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kn-title=Turning Unpredictable Biomolecule Adsorption to Controlled Corona Formation: Focus on Carbon Nanomaterials
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kn-abstract=With unique optical and physicochemical properties, carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), including carbon nanotubes, graphene-related materials, nanodiamonds, and carbon dots, are extensively explored as platforms for cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, in biofluids, CNMs spontaneously adsorb biomolecules to form an unpredictable corona, obstructing the implementation of their designed functions. In this review, we summarize how the intrinsic and acquired properties of CNMs affect protein corona formation, and the consequent biological and toxicological outcomes, as well as strategies to reshape the composition and structural organization of adsorbed proteins. This comprehensive knowledge will provide insights into developing CNMs with tailored corona and requested functions in cancer nanomedicine, advancing their translations into clinics.
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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 Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto 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=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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kn-title=Chemical Geodynamics of Granitoid Magmatism During a Pacific‐Philippine Sea Plate Transition in Southwest Japan
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kn-abstract=Granitoid magmatism along the western Pacific margin records interactions between subduction dynamics and crust–mantle processes; however, the links between plate reorganization and magma-source evolution remain debated. Here we integrate U–Pb zircon geochronology with Pb–Sr–Nd–Hf isotope systematics to investigate Cretaceous–Paleogene granitoids in Southwest Japan. Zircon U–Pb ages define two discrete magmatic episodes at 110–60 Ma and 45–30 Ma, separated by a magmatic hiatus of ∼10–15 Myr. These granitoid groups exhibit distinct isotopic signatures, indicating derivation from isotopically distinct magma sources linked to the paleo-Pacific (Izanagi) plate and the Philippine Sea plate, respectively. Isotope-based mass-balance modeling indicates higher sediment contributions to the older granitoids, with decreasing sediment input both landward and through time. The magmatic lull at ca. 52–40 Ma coincides with an abrupt isotopic shift and is interpreted to reflect plate reorganization, during which subduction of the paleo-Pacific plate was replaced by a transform or highly oblique plate boundary associated with the northward migration of the proto–Philippine Sea plate. Independent constraints from convergence rates, sediment flux, and accretionary complex development support this interpretation. These results demonstrate that granitoid magmatism in Southwest Japan was fundamentally controlled by temporal changes in subducted lithosphere and sediment flux driven by plate reorganization, highlighting the sensitivity of arc magmatism to transient tectonic regimes.
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en-aut-name=YemerTsegereda A.
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kn-abstract=CD38, an ADP-ribosyl cyclase that generates cyclic ADP-ribose (cADPR), is essential for Ca2+-dependent oxytocin release. However, its subcellular localisation and membrane topology within oxytocin neurones have remained unclear. We investigated the distribution and orientation of CD38 in oxytocin-producing neurones of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) using immunoelectron microscopy combined with biochemical isolation of neurosecretory vesicles (NSVs). CD38 immunoreactivity was selectively detected on oxytocin-containing NSVs in axon terminals in the posterior pituitary and dendrites of the supraoptic nucleus, whereas vasopressin vesicles and the plasma membrane lacked detectable labelling. Cryo-electron microscopy confirmed the structural integrity of purified NSV fractions, and Western blotting verified the presence of CD38 protein within these fractions. Permeabilisation-dependent immunogold labelling further demonstrated that the NSV membrane localisation of CD38 and that the N-terminal region of CD38 is oriented toward the vesicle lumen, consistent with a type III membrane topology in which the catalytic domain faces the cytosol. This arrangement positions the active site near cytosolic NAD+, enabling localised cADPR production adjacent to Ca2+-mobilising channels that support regulated exocytosis. These findings identify, in primate oxytocin neurones, a previously unrecognised, vesicle-associated pool of CD38 with a cytosol-facing catalytic domain and provide a structural framework for understanding how intracellular type III CD38 contributes to neuropeptide release.
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en-aut-name=OtiTakumi
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en-aut-name=SakamotoHirotaka
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=4
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kn-abstract=A 69-year-old woman was referred to our department for an abnormal shadow on chest radiography. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a solid nodule in the right lower lobe and defects in the branches of the middle and lower lobes of the pulmonary artery (PA). Furthermore, collateral circulation had developed via the right internal thoracic, bronchial, intercostal, inferior phrenic, and subdiaphragmatic arteries. The solid nodule was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma by CT-guided biopsy. The day before surgery, embolization was performed using interventional radiology (IVR) to mitigate the risk of bleeding during thoracotomy, resulting in minimal intraoperative bleeding during the subsequent right middle and lower lobectomies with lymph node dissection (ND2a-1). UAPA is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis. The presence of recurrent infections, extensive intrathoracic adhesions, and developed collateral circulation may pose challenges during surgical procedures.
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kn-title=Cryogenic buffer gas beam source with in situ ablation target replacement
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kn-abstract=The design and performance of a cryogenic buffer gas beam source with a load-lock system is presented. The third generation of advanced cold molecule electric dipole moment search (ACME III) uses this source to produce a beam of cold, slow thorium monoxide (ThO) molecules. A feature of the apparatus is the capability of replacing the ablation targets without interrupting the vacuum or cryogenic conditions, thus increasing the average signal in the eEDM search. The beam source produces 1.3×1011 ground-state ThO molecules per pulse on average, with rotational temperature of 4.8K, molecular beam solid angle of 0.31sr, and forward velocity of 200ms−1, parameters that are consistent with the performance of a traditional source (without a load lock) requiring time-consuming thermal cycles for target replacement. Long-term yield improvement of ∼40% is achieved when the load-lock system is employed to replace targets every two weeks.
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en-aut-name=MasudaTakahiko
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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
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Center for Fundamental Physics, Northwestern University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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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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kn-abstract=We study the scattering and conductometric properties of a semiflexible polyelectrolyte, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), with monovalent and divalent counterions in aqueous media without added salts. The scattering patterns for the magnesium salts of CMC display a broad shoulder instead of the scattering peak observed for the monovalent salts. This suggests weaker electrostatic repulsion between chains and a consequent loss of local order. The result is consistent with conductivity measurements, which reveal that the effective charge of the backbone for MgCMC is approximately half that of NaCMC. The decrease in charge density agrees with Oosawa–Manning condensation, which expects the charge density to be inversely proportional to the counterion valence. Alkali metal counterions show large differences in ion-pair formation but only a weak effect in counterion condensation. We suggest that paired ions are a subset of condensed ions. A review of different methods to evaluate counterion condensation, including potentiometry, osmometry and viscosity-based methods is presented. Qualitative agreement between these methods is found and possible reasons for the discrepancies are discussed.
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en-aut-name=GharehTapehElmira Abbasi
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en-aut-mei=Elmira Abbasi
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en-aut-name=WatanabeTakaichi
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en-aut-name=HorkayFerenc
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en-aut-name=HouCan
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en-aut-name=LopezCarlos G.
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en-aut-name=HohenschutzMax
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kn-title=Japanese Students’ Engagement with a Social Language Learning Space: Awareness, Anxiety, and Participation at L-café
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en-title=The 2024 Incentive Award of the Okayama Medical Association in Cancer Research (2024 Hayashibara Prize and Yamada Prize)
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en-title=The 2024 Incentive Award of the Okayama Medical Association in Neuroscience (2024 Niimi Prize)
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kn-title=Lateral Variations in Lunar Crustal Thickness Inferred From Apollo Seismic and GRAIL Gravity Data
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kn-abstract=The internal structure of the Moon is key to understanding its formation, evolution, and bulk composition. In particular, determining the structure of the crust–mantle interface (Moho), including its lateral variations, is of significant importance, but current knowledge is still insufficient to fully constrain it. To address this, we used seismic wave arrivals from impact events, which yield constraints on the crust at both the impact sites and the Apollo stations, to invert for local crustal thickness. Based on a series of assumed crust and mantle density models, we compared Moho depths inferred from global gravity recovery and interior laboratory gravity data with those from seismic observations. Although the gravity‐derived results broadly capture the overall Moho relief, local discrepancies remain, with differences reaching up to 10 km in the vicinity of the Apollo 17 Saturn IVB impact site. These results may reflect regional geological anomalies and highlight the importance of incorporating multiple seismically constrained crustal thickness estimates as anchors in gravity inversions. Using seven seismic anchor points and assuming an upper mantle velocity of Vp = 7.68 km/ s, an upper mantle density of 3,280 kg/m3, and a crustal density of 2,693 kg/m3, we obtain an average lunar crustal thickness of 43.6 ± 1.9 km. The findings also provide valuable guidance for future global 3D modeling of the Moon.
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kn-abstract=Stomatal movements are essential for balancing photosynthetic carbon dioxide uptake with water conservation and defense against pathogens. These processes are controlled by complex signaling networks in guard cells, in which calcium ions (Ca2+) act as a ubiquitous second messenger. Although stimulus-specific Ca2+ signatures have been well documented, how these signals are decoded into distinct physiological responses remains a central question in plant biology. Increasing evidence highlights calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) as key signal decoders in guard cell signaling. This mini-review summarizes recent advances in our understanding of how CDPKs perceive and translate Ca2+ fluctuations into stomatal responses. We focus on the roles of CDPKs in signaling pathways triggered by diverse stimuli, including phytohormones such as abscisic acid ABA, jasmonates, and salicylic acid, as well as biotic cues such as microbe- or pathogen-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs/PAMPs) and pathogen infection. We also discuss how gaseous signals and metabolic cues are integrated into CDPK-mediated pathways. In addition to their established role as downstream decoders of Ca2+ signals, emerging studies suggest that CDPKs can act upstream of Ca2+ oscillations and may also function through Ca2+-independent mechanisms. Together, these findings highlight the context-dependent and integrative roles of CDPKs in regulating stomatal behavior, contributing to plant fitness under fluctuating environmental conditions.
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en-aut-name=MoriIzumi C.
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aut-affil-num=1
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Ca2+ signaling
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en-keyword=Signal decoding
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kn-title=Early sedation intensity and psychological outcomes in critically ill adults
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kn-abstract=Background: Long-term psychological impairment is a major concern for intensive care unit (ICU) survivors. Early deep sedation during mechanical ventilation has been associated with poor short-term outcomes and mortality after ICU discharge; however, its relationship with psychological outcomes remains unclear.<br>
Aim: To investigate sedation intensity during the first 24 h of mechanical ventilation and its association with psychological impairment 3 months after ICU discharge.<br>
Study Design: This retrospective ancillary analysis of a single-centre cohort study was conducted in two general ICUs at a university hospital in Japan. Eligible patients stayed in the ICU for more than 48 h and received mechanical ventilation for more than 8 h. Sedation intensity was quantified using the Sedation Index (SI) and Agitation Index (AI) derived from Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale scores during the first 24 h. Psychological impairment 3 months post-ICU discharge was assessed based on symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. Associations were examined using hierarchical logistic regression.<br>
Results: Among 130 participants, the median age was 64 years, and the median ventilation duration was 14 h. The median SI was 3.0; 47% had SI > 3, and 8.5% had AI > 0. Sedation intensity showed no significant association with psychological impairment (SI: adjusted odds ratio [OR] 0.87, 90% confidence interval [CI] 0.57–1.33, p = 0.59; AI: adjusted OR 0.21, 90% CI 0.01–3.08, p = 0.34). However, any agitation during the ICU stay was associated with psychological outcomes (adjusted OR 2.61, 90% CI 1.16–5.88, p = 0.05).<br>
Conclusions: This study did not identify a statistically significant association between early sedation intensity and psychological impairment 3 months after ICU discharge.<br>
Relevance to Clinical Practice: Critical care nurses should carefully titrate sedation from the initiation of mechanical ventilation to avoid unnecessary deep sedation, considering sedation intensity over time, while actively assessing agitation and its underlying causes.
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en-aut-name=MorimotoMichiko
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kn-title=Automatic Detection of Turning Over in Bed with Protection of Privacy Using Four Low-resolution Thermal Sensors to Support Nursing Care
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kn-abstract=Turning over in bed, especially turning over at night, is a vital human unconscious behavior. Clinically, this movement disperses pressure between the body and bed, thus preventing bedsores. Several devices, such as acceleration and pressure sensors, can count turning overs automatically; however, they often require installation on the patients or in the bed. The simplest and noninvasive method to count turning overs is to record and count on video images, but this method cannot protect privacy. Images obtained using thermal sensors have been used to protect privacy; however, there are no reports of counting turning overs automatically using low-resolution sensors. We developed a novel device equipped with four low-resolution thermal sensors, with each sensor recording only an 8×8-pixel thermal image. The original data can protect patient privacy because the resolution is only ~28.8×28.8 cm per body, which is the lowest resolution compared to previous reports using thermal images. Using four sensors simultaneously enables us to collect sufficient data for automatic identification. We first used the bilinear interpolation method employed in a previous report to count turning overs; however, the results were unsatisfactory because turning overs produced extremely subtle changes in the original data compared with postural changes such as falls. After several attempts, we finally developed a unique identification program that interleaved all data from four sensors and then identified turning overs using residual neural network-18. Using the new system, the accuracy, recall, and precision of counting turning overs in bed improved to approximately 90% with an acceptable computation load in an experiment conducted on volunteers. This study demonstrated the feasibility of our device to count turning overs in clinical settings by the new identification program using four 8×8-pixel thermal images per frame, which have sufficiently low resolution to protect patient privacy.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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=4
en-affil=Department of Biomedical Informatics, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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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
en-affil=Graduate Institute of Networking and Multimedia, National Taiwan University
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kn-title=Multi-Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals That EREG-Driven TME Crosstalk Defines Anti-EGFR Response in Colorectal Cancer
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kn-subtitle=
en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Sidedness influences colorectal cancer (CRC) prognosis and treatment response, yet the mechanism dictating differential EGFR inhibitor (EGFRI) sensitivity is unclear. This study investigated the tumor microenvironment (TME) in relation to EGFRI eligibility―clinically defined by factors such as tumor sidedness (e.g., left-sided), RAS/BRAF wild-type status, and microsatellite stability (MSS)―using integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), with bulk RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics validation. We found cancer cell features reflected EGFRI eligibility more strongly than sidedness. EGFRI eligible tumors exhibited high Epiregulin (EREG) expression by cancer cells. Cell interaction analysis revealed a specific “EREG/EGFR/CSF axis” in EGFRI eligible CRC: EREG derived from cancer cell stimulates EGFR-expressing non-myCAF subtypes of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which signal via CSF to M1/M2-like Tumor-Associated Macrophages/Monocytes (TAM/TAMo), potentially promoting M2 polarization. Spatial analysis confirmed the proximity of these interacting cell populations and localized EGFR pathway activation near cancer cells specifically in eligible tumors. This study provides a TME-centric view of EGFRI eligibility, identifying a key intercellular communication network driving differential responses. These findings suggest TME features could offer more precise patient stratification than sidedness alone, potentially improving CRC therapeutic strategies.
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en-aut-name=YagiTomohiko
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en-aut-name=KanayaNobuhiko
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en-aut-name=KurodaShinji
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en-aut-name=KikuchiSatoru
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=General anesthesia management for oral surgery in a patient with plastic bronchitis associated with Fontan circulation: a case report
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kn-abstract=Plastic bronchitis is a rare condition in which mucus plugs obstruct the bronchi, potentially leading to fatal respiratory failure. It has been reported in some patients with congenital heart disease following Fontan surgery. We report the general anesthesia management of a 22-year-old female patient with Fontan circulation and type II plastic bronchitis that was controlled using regular intravenous heparin injections. In this case, concerns existed regarding airway obstruction by bronchial plugs and hemodynamic instability specific to the Fontan circulation. During endotracheal intubation, the absence of mucus plugs was confirmed using a flexible bronchoscope. Intraoperatively, ventilation was managed at low pressure to avoid an increase in intrathoracic pressure caused by high positive-pressure ventilation. Additionally, fluid overload was avoided to prevent elevations in the central venous pressure. Consequently, perioperative management can be safely performed without any respiratory or circulatory complications. As treatment outcomes improve, the number of dental and oral surgical procedures in adult patients with congenital heart disease is expected to increase. Therefore, knowledge of congenital heart disease and its sequelae, such as plastic bronchitis, is essential to perform appropriate risk assessment and management.
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en-aut-name=HashimotoFumika
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kn-title=Clinical anatomy of the superior labial branch of infraorbital nerve
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kn-abstract=The infraorbital nerve (ION), a branch of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve, provides sensory innervation to the midface via its terminal divisions. Among these, the superior labial branch (SLb) supplies the upper lip and adjacent mucosa, regions frequently involved in oral, maxillofacial, and cosmetic procedures. Despite its clinical importance, the anatomy of the SLb has received relatively limited attention compared with other ION branches. This review synthesizes current evidence on the SLb’s course, branching patterns, innervation, morphometry, and variations, with emphasis on its relevance to surgical practice. Anatomical studies demonstrate that the SLb is the largest terminal division of the ION, often exhibiting medial and lateral subdivisions that anastomose with neighboring nerves. Its distribution predominantly follows a vertical orientation, supplying both cutaneous and mucosal structures of the upper lip. Variability in origin, branching, and accessory foramina underscores the need for careful surgical planning. Injury to the SLb is a recognized complication of Le Fort I osteotomy, midfacial trauma, and periapical procedures, potentially leading to long-term sensory disturbances. A comprehensive understanding of the SLb enhances intraoperative nerve preservation and may reduce postoperative morbidity, highlighting its significance for clinicians operating in the midfacial region.
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kn-title=Multiple structures of photosystem I-FCPI supercomplexes from a coccolithophore alga reveal a modular antenna organization
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kn-abstract=Photosystem I (PSI) converts light energy into chemical energy in photosynthesis, and forms supercomplexes with light-harvesting complexes (LHCI) in eukaryotes to enhance energy capture and transfer. Various numbers and organizations of both PSI core and LHCI subunits are observed in various organisms. A subgroup of haptophytes named coccolithophores play a major role in marine carbon cycle and CaCO3 production, and the light-harvesting antennas of them are named FCPs (fucoxanthin-chlorophyll a/c binding protein) because they bind chlorophyll c and fucoxanthin in addition to chlorophyll a. A structure of a large PSI-FCPI supercomplex containing 38 FCPI subunits has been reported from a coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi recently (L. Shen et al., Science 389, eadv2132, 2025). Here we solved five cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of PSI–FCPI supercomplexes isolated from another coccolithophore Chrysotila roscoffensis with different detergents at resolutions ranging from 2.3 to 1.7 Å. These structures represent discrete PSI-FCPIs containing 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9 FCPI subunits, with FCPIs arranged in a modular fashion. Association of each FCPI module to the PSI core, as well as the arrangement of protein subunits and pigments, are revealed. Contributions of individual antenna modules to excitation energy transfer were calculated and compared with PSI–FCPI supercomplexes from other species of coccolithophores and haptophytes. These results pinpoint the assembly of stable PSI–FCPI supercomplexes in C. roscoffensis and provide insights into how antenna modules contribute to energy transfer in coccolithophores.
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kn-abstract=Photosystem I (PSI) is one of the two photosystems conserved from cyanobacteria to vascular plants, and associates with multiple light-harvesting complexes (LHCs) that capture and transfer solar energy. Liverworts such as Marchantia polymorpha occupy an early evolutionary position among land plants and faced major challenges during terrestrial adaptation, including desiccation, strong light, and UV radiation. We reveal the cryo-electron microscopic structures of PSI-LHCI monomer and homodimer from the liverwort M. polymorpha at resolutions of 1.94 and 2.52 Å, respectively. The high-resolution map allows identification of the cofactors of the monomer and reveal differences between the liverwort and moss, another clade of bryophytes. The PSI-LHCI monomer-monomer is stabilized by PsaG and PsaH interactions on the stromal side, which causes the bending and twisting of the homodimer. PsaM interacts with PsaB tightly, indicating a key role of PsaM in mediating the dimerization.
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Development of Linear Interpolation System for SMK Model Parameters Evaluated from Cellular-Scale Simulation (LISMEC) and its application to BNCT dosimetry
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kn-abstract=Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) utilizes high linear energy transfer (LET) α-particles and 7Li ions generated through the 10B(n, α)7Li reaction. Precise dosimetry is essential for maximizing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing normal tissue adverse events, considering the microscopic distribution of 10B and cellular structures. Recently, the photon isoeffective dose (DisoE) has been proposed as a more appropriate metric for BNCT treatment planning and can be evaluated using the stochastic microdosimetric kinetic (SMK) model. However, clinical implementation of the SMK model remains challenging due to the difficulty of evaluating its input parameters, which requires computationally intensive radiation transport simulations at the cellular scale. To address this issue, we developed LISMEC (Linear Interpolation System for Stochastic Microdosimetric Kinetic model parameters Evaluated from Cellular-scale simulation), a rapid estimation framework based on precomputed cellular-scale PHITS (Particle and Heavy Ion Transport code System) simulations covering various cell geometries and boron distributions. By applying a linear interpolation algorithm, LISMEC enables the retrieval of SMK model parameters without the need for computationally intensive cellular-scale simulations. The utility of LISMEC, in conjunction with PHITS, was demonstrated through simulations of various irradiation scenarios in reactor-based BNCT. The results showed that DisoE values ranged from 7.4 to 32.7 Gy, even under a fixed macroscopic 10B concentration of 60 ppm. These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating a microscopic distribution of 10B and cellular structures into BNCT treatment planning.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=Instrument-free quantitative colorimetric analysis using adsorption-band length in a packed silica gel column
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kn-abstract=A simple and instrument-free colorimetric method for quantitative analysis is reported, in which analyte concentration is determined by measuring the length of a colored adsorption band formed in a packed silica gel column. The proposed method employs a miniature silica gel column that acts as a signal transducer after it adsorbs the colored compound from a solution during its flow in the column. The length of this band increases proportionally with analyte concentration, which enables quantitative detection via simple distance measurement. A theoretical model was developed to describe the relationship between solute concentration, adsorption behavior, and band propagation along the column. The principle was validated via the detection of both iron ions and enzyme-mediated glutamic acid. For Fe2+ analysis, the o-phenanthroline complexation method shows a level of sensitivity comparable to that of conventional spectrophotometry, which enables an almost quantitative recovery of trace iron in tap water. The limit of detection (LOD) and the limit of quantification (LOQ) were estimated to be 0.20 μM and 0.60 μM for the proposed method and 0.23 μM and 0.70 μM for spectrophotometry, respectively. The approach was further extended to glutamate detection using a cascade reaction involving glutamate oxidase and horseradish peroxidase with N-benzoyl leucomethylene blue as the chromogenic substrate. The LOD and the LOQ of the proposed method were 0.08 and 0.25 μM, and both values are superior to the 0.24 μM and 0.73 μM obtained using a microplate reader. By integrating preconcentration with a distance-based readout, this method provides a simple yet highly sensitive analytical platform and establishes distance as a quantitative signal for colorimetric detection.
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kn-title=Aeolian dust provenance across the Eurasian Asian steppe from grain-size dependent quartz δ18O in surface soils
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kn-abstract=Aeolian dust from the Eurasian interior significantly impacts climate, ecosystems, and soil formation, but the role of the Eurasian steppe as a dust source remains uncertain. We present grain-size-sorted quartz δ18O values in topsoil at 24 sites across the Eurasian steppe, from Ukraine and Kazakhstan to Xinjiang, Mongolia, and Inner Mongolia. Quartz fractions were separated from four fine soil classes (<2, 2–10, 10–20, 20–50 μm) at all sites, with additional coarse classes (50–200, 200–500, 500–2000 μm) at lithologically distinct locations. Coarse quartz grains in the Mongolian–Inner Mongolian Highlands show a relatively low and narrow δ18O range (7.6–9.0‰) over plutonic bedrocks and more variable higher values (8.9–17.8‰) over sedimentary bedrocks, indicating dependence on local lithology. In contrast, fine quartz grains (2–50 μm) exhibit a δ18O trend independent of bedrock lithology, indicating the values of regionally homogenized dust components. The δ18O values of the finest quartz fractions, exhibiting the highest at each site, decreased from the Western Steppe Plain (19.0 ± 0.8‰) through the Central Upland Steppe (18.0 ± 0.7‰) to the Mongolian–Inner Mongolian Highlands (13.8 ± 1.0‰), reflecting the distal dust input. Comparison with published quartz δ18O values for Mongolian and Northern China deserts and East Asian soils suggests that variable mixtures of these steppe end-members with Gobi and northern Chinese desert sources, along different atmospheric pathways of the East Asian winter monsoon, mid-latitude westerlies, and subtropical jets, can explain the aerosol-sized quartz in Japan and Korea.
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affil-num=3
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kn-title=Basin boundary metamorphoses due to changes in accessible boundary orbits in passive dynamic walking
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kn-abstract=Passive dynamic walking is a mechanical system that walks down a shallow slope without any input or control, and is a useful tool for understanding the dynamic properties of walking. This system has a wide variety of periodic solutions through bifurcations depending on the slope angle, resulting in chaotic attractors and fractal basin boundaries. In addition, basin boundary metamorphoses occur at certain slope angles, where the boundaries of the basin of attraction change abruptly, but the mechanism underlying this phenomenon remains largely unclear. A well-known dynamical system, the Hénon map, exhibits similar properties, and its basin boundary metamorphoses have been explained in terms of changes in accessible boundary orbits caused by intersections of manifolds associated with bifurcating solutions. Inspired by this framework, we propose a hypothesis for the mechanism of basin boundary metamorphoses in passive dynamic walking by introducing the concept of accessible boundary orbits and verify it numerically. Our results provide new insights into the governing dynamics of walking and contribute to a deeper understanding of nonlinear phenomena in locomotion systems.
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en-aut-name=YorkeJames A.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Departments of Mathematics and Physics, Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland
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kn-title=A magnesium efflux transporter required for seed development and eating quality in rice
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kn-abstract=As a staple food for half the world’s population, rice is an important dietary source of magnesium (Mg), an essential mineral for human health. Enhanced Mg accumulation in rice grains has also been linked to eating quality. However, the mechanisms underlying Mg transport to the grains remains poorly understood. Here, we report that OsMGR2, a member belonging to Magnesium Release (MGR) family, is required for Mg accumulation in rice grains. OsMGR2 encodes a plasma membrane-localized transporter that mediates Mg efflux. OsMGR2 is constitutively and highly expressed in the stele tissues of roots, the phloem region of both enlarged and diffused vascular bundles in nodes, and the ovular vascular trace of caryopses. Knockout of this gene results in decreased root-to-shoot translocation and altered distribution of Mg to different organs; less Mg is allocated to the second newest leaf with high Mg requirement for active photosynthesis. The osmgr2 mutants exhibit decreased Mg accumulation in the grain, which are smaller, lighter, and shriveled, but show increased accumulation in the husk. The eating quality of the mutant grains is significantly decreased compared with the wild-type rice. These results indicate that OsMGR2 plays multiple roles within the rice; facilitating the root-to-shoot Mg translocation, mediating phloem-to-xylem Mg transfer at nodes for preferential distribution to the most active leaf, and exporting Mg from maternal vascular tissues of the caryopsis to the grains, processes essential for grain development and eating quality in rice.
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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=10
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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kn-title=Human iPSC cardiomyocyte patch transplantation modifies extracellular matrix and fibroblast behavior after myocardial infarction
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kn-abstract=Myocardial infarction (MI) followed by chronic heart failure is the main cause of mortality of heart diseases. Although reparative cell transplantation therapies with pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (CMs) represent a promising therapeutic strategy, molecular mechanisms of the therapy remain elusive. Here, we show that transplantation of the human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived CM patch onto the damaged heart after MI increases the ratio of collagen type I against collagen type III to modulate alignment of the collagen fibers at the infarcted zone. As a result, tissue elasticity of the heart is improved, and fibrosis at the remote zone is reduced. Mechanistically, we find that hiPSC-derived CM patches secrete TGF-β1, directly inducing collagen type I production in fibroblasts but not collagen type III. Our results suggest the direct effect of the transplanted CM patch on the cardiac fibroblasts to improve elasticity of the damaged heart, resulting in functional recovery after MI.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
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affil-num=11
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affil-num=12
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affil-num=13
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affil-num=14
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affil-num=15
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kn-title=Far-red-enriched ultra-long-day conditions induce constitutive FT expression and rapid flowering in radish rootstocks, promoting graft-mediated floral induction in Brassicaceae crops
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kn-abstract=Efficient floral induction is essential for breeding and seed production in Brassicaceae crops, particularly for late-bolting cultivars and plant-vernalization–type species such as cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.), which require substantial time and labor for artificial flower induction. A graft-mediated floral induction method was recently developed for cabbage, enabling flowering without vernalization treatment by grafting cabbage scions onto radish (Raphanus sativus L.) rootstocks. Although high expression of florigen gene FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) in the rootstocks is a key determinant of success, environmental conditions capable of inducing strong FT expression in radish have remained unclear. Here, we demonstrate that a far-red-enriched ultra-long-day photoperiod (ULD-FR) markedly upregulates expression of radish FT homolog RsFTa and greatly enhances graft-mediated floral induction in cabbage. Under the ULD-FR condition, RsFTa expression remained constitutively high throughout the day, with daily transcript abundance increasing more than tenfold compared with standard high red/far-red (R/FR) ratio long-day conditions that employed fluorescent lamps. FT protein accumulation in cabbage scions grafted onto radish rootstocks was also strongly elevated, resulting in rapid flowering approximately 30 days after grafting. ULD-FR also promoted flowering in rapid-cycling Brassica rapa and B. oleracea accessions, and induced flowering in a vernalization-requiring R. sativus cultivar without low temperature treatment, suggesting that the response may be broadly conserved across Brassicaceae. Because ULD-FR can be implemented using standard lighting equipment by adding an FR light source, it presents potential utility as a versatile tool for breeding-related applications, including generation advancement and flowering synchronization among divergent accessions.
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en-aut-name=YasubaKen-ichiro
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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
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kn-title=Determination of picomolar to sub-nanomolar trace metals in seawater using an alternative chelating resin
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kn-abstract=In this study, we investigated the potential use of a chelating resin that immobilizes an amine with an iminodiacetic acid group (InertSep ME-2) for trace-metal analysis in natural seawater. Seven trace metals (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb) were quantitatively preconcentrated onto the InertSep ME-2 chelating resin, eluted with nitric acid, and analyzed using high-resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The blank values and detection limits obtained using our method were at the sub-nanomolar level for most trace metals. These blank values were generally comparable to, or lower than, those previously reported for other chelating resins, including NOBIAS Chelate PA-1 and Toyopearl AF-Chelate-650 M. The accuracy and precision of our method were confirmed by analyzing reference seawater samples, and the results for the open-water samples were consistent with those obtained in an independent laboratory. The established preconcentration procedure was successfully applied to determine trace metal concentrations in natural seawater collected from the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Our method, which employs the InertSep ME-2 chelating resin, is sufficiently accurate for studying trace metals in open-ocean water at picomolar- to sub-nanomolar-level concentrations.
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affil-num=1
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kn-title=Cation distribution and diffusion-path topologies of A-site-deficient perovskite LixLa(1−x)/3NbO3
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kn-abstract=LixLa(1−x)/3NbO3 with an A-site-deficient perovskite structure was investigated with a focus on the relationship between its atomic configuration and Li+ diffusion properties. To this end, total scattering (diffraction) measurements were performed, and then reverse Monte Carlo modeling using the data was employed to construct the atomic configuration. The results suggest that the partial occupancy of La in the La-poor layer facilitate Li+ diffusion across the layer owing to the volume contraction. Furthermore, topological analyses conducted via persistent homology using the constructed atomic configuration indicate that a large fourfold ring formed by Nb and O is one of the reasons for superior Li+ diffusion in LixLa(1−x)/3NbO3.
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Center for Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Data Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Center for Basic Research on Materials, National Institute for Materials Science
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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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kn-title=Mitochondrial inhibition enhances the sensitivity of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells to oncolytic adenovirus
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kn-abstract=The metabolism of cancer cells is associated with resistance to anticancer therapies. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cells exhibit glycolytic and non-glycolytic subtypes. Although oncolytic virotherapy is a novel antitumor modality, the relationship between metabolism and virus sensitivity remains unclear. We demonstrated the cytopathic activity of telomerase-specific, replication-competent oncolytic adenoviruses OBP-301 and p53-armed OBP-702 against PDAC cells. Here, we show the role of metabolism in the virus sensitivity of PDAC cells. The virus sensitivity of human PDAC cells of glycolytic (MIA PaCa-2, PK-45H) and non-glycolytic (PK-59, Capan-2) subtypes was assessed by evaluating replication, glycolysis, and glutamine metabolism through exposure to hypoxia and glucose deprivation or treatment with the mitochondrial metabolism inhibitor CPI-613. Glycolytic PDAC cells were sensitive, and non-glycolytic cells were resistant to oncolytic adenoviruses, which was improved by hypoxia and glucose deprivation or CPI-613 treatment to induce glycolytic activation. OBP-702-mediated p53 activation modulated glutamine metabolism to promote virus sensitivity. In vivo experiments demonstrated the antitumor efficacy of combination therapy with CPI-613 and OBP-702, and the utility of positron emission tomography/computed tomography metabolic parameters for assessing glycolytic activity. Our results suggest that non-glycolytic PDAC cells are refractory to oncolytic adenoviruses. CPI-613 is a promising reagent for overcoming virotherapy resistance in PDAC tumors.
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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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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=15
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-keyword=MT: Regular Issue
kn-keyword=MT: Regular Issue
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kn-keyword=pancreatic cancer
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cd-vols=
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dt-pub-year=2026
dt-pub=20260211
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en-title=
kn-title=Explainable analysis of the complex maze magnetic domain structure through extension of the Landau free energy model by adding an entropy feature
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kn-abstract=Maze magnetic domains exhibit complex, temperature-dependent behavior that impacts energy loss in soft magnets, yet their magnetization reversal mechanisms remain poorly understood due to current model limitations. To address this gap, we develop an entropy-extended Landau free energy model that incorporates thermal effects into the analysis of magnetic domain. We employ a data-driven pipeline combining persistent homology, energy decomposition, and principal component analysis to construct an interpretable model that quantifies structure–property relationships and enables causal analysis of magnetic pattern formation. Using this approach, we trace entropy increases to their origins in initial domain configurations and quantify energy transfer among entropic, demagnetization, and exchange contributions. We also find that domain wall lengthening tracks increasing structural complexity, yielding previously inaccessible insights into magnetization reversal mechanism and enabling automated visualization. Our entropy-augmented model provides an explainable framework to decipher magnetization processes and guide the design of magnetic materials to reduce energy loss.
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en-aut-name=MasuzawaK.
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en-aut-name=FoggiattoA. L.
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en-aut-name=KuniiS.
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en-aut-name=NagaokaR.
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en-aut-name=TaniwakiM.
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en-aut-name=YamazakiT.
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en-aut-name=MitsumataC.
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en-aut-name=ObayashiI.
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en-aut-name=HiraokaY.
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en-aut-name=KotsugiM.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Interdisciplinary Education and Research Field, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Material Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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cd-vols=
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start-page=1263
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dt-pub=20251009
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en-title=
kn-title=Phenotypic and potential virulence features of Salmonella enterica serotypes from cancer patients in Kolkata, India
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background Salmonella enterica is a leading cause of gastroenteritis and enteric fever. In this study, we sought to investigate the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of S. enterica isolated from the cancer patients admitted at the Tata Medical Center, Kolkata over a period of eight years (2016–2023).<br>
Methods Salmonella enterica isolates were identified by standard biochemical and serotyping. Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested by disk diffusion method and virulence genes were identified by PCR. The genetic relatedness of strains was determined by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) methods.<br>
Results A total of 122 S. enterica isolates were identified and classified into 18 different serovars. S. Typhimurium (28.7%), S. Kentucky (22.1%), S. Enteritidis (13.9%), S. Typhi (5.7%) and S. Agona (5.7%) were identified as the common serovars. S. enterica infection was more often detected in adults (77.9%) than in children of 6–18 years old (11.4%) and < 5 years of age (10.6%). The maximum number of S. enterica was isolated from blood (52.4%) followed by those isolated from stool (36.9%) and urine (5.7%). S. enterica infections were detected among patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)/acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (24.6%) than Hodgkin lymphoma/non-Hodgkin lymphoma (16.4%), multiple myeloma (9.8%), lung adenocarcinoma (9%), prostate adenocarcinoma (6.6%), and endometrium carcinoma (5.7%). S. Kentucky showed a statistically significant association with hematologic malignancies (p < 0.001), whereas S. Enteritidis was significantly present in Hodgkin lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia/Chronic myelogenous leukemia cancer types (p = 0.004). Most of the S. enterica isolates displayed resistance to erythromycin (62.9%), nalidixic acid (62.9%) and tetracycline (33.9%). Salmonella pathogenicity island (SPI)-associated genes (orgA, ssaQ, misL, invE/A, spi4D, pipA and ttrc) were uniformly present in majority of the isolates. The hyper invasive locus (hilA), Salmonella enterotoxin (stn), Salmonella outer protein (sopB), virulence plasmid (spvC), and plasmid encoded fimbriae (pefA) genes were present in 76%, 69%, 51%, 32% and 17% of the isolates, respectively. Clonal analysis of the representative homologous serovars using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis revealed specific clusters with 40 to 90% similarity within each serotype.<br>
Conclusions Cancer patients are at increased risk of morbidity due to secondary infections, like S. enterica. Continuous monitoring of antimicrobial resistance patterns and virulence gene profiles in S. enterica isolates from this vulnerable group is critical to guide clinical management and treatment strategies.
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en-aut-name=BhattacharyaSanjay
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en-aut-name=ChatterjiSoumyadip
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en-aut-name=LewisMelissa Glenda
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en-aut-name=MiyoshiShin-ichi
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en-aut-name=MukhopadhyayAsish K.
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Collaborative Research Centre of Okayama University for Infectious Diseases at ICMR- NICED
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Tata Medical Center
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Tata Medical Center
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Tata Medical Center
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Collaborative Research Centre of Okayama University for Infectious Diseases at ICMR- NICED
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Collaborative Research Centre of Okayama University for Infectious Diseases at ICMR- NICED
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Division of Biostatistics, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections
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en-keyword=Salmonella enterica
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kn-subject=
en-title=
kn-title=Sodium butyrate inhibits the expression of virulence factors in Vibrio cholerae by targeting ToxT protein
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kn-abstract=Cholera, a diarrheal disease caused by the gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae, remains a global health threat in developing countries due to its high transmissibility and increased antibiotic resistance. There is a pressing need for alternative strategies, with an emphasis on anti-virulent approaches to alter the outcome of bacterial infections, given the increase in antimicrobial-resistant strains. V. cholerae causes cholera by secreting virulence factors in the intestinal epithelial cells. These virulence factors facilitate bacterial colonization and cholera toxin production during infection. Here, we demonstrate that sodium butyrate (SB), a small molecule, had no effect on bacterial viability but was effective in suppressing the virulence attributes of V. cholerae. The production of cholera toxin (CT) was significantly reduced in a standard V. cholerae El Tor strain and two clinical isolates when grown in the presence of SB. Analysis of mRNA and protein levels further revealed that SB reduced the expression of the ToxT-dependent virulence genes like tcpA and ctxAB. DNA-protein interaction assays, conducted at cellular (ChIP) and in vitro conditions (EMSA), indicated that SB weakens the binding between ToxT and its downstream promoter DNA, likely by blocking DNA binding. Furthermore, the anti-virulence efficacy of SB was confirmed in animal models. These findings suggest that SB could be developed as an anti-virulence agent against V. cholerae, serving as a potential alternative to conventional antibiotics or as an adjunctive therapy to combat cholera.
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en-aut-name=MukhopadhyayAsish K.
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en-aut-name=ChatterjeeNabendu Sekhar
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en-aut-name=BhattacharyaSushmita
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Division of Biochemistry, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Division of Biochemistry, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Division of Bacteriology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Division of Biochemistry, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (Formerly ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases)
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en-keyword=sodium butyrate (SB)
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en-keyword=ctxAB
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en-keyword=antimicrobial resistance
kn-keyword=antimicrobial resistance
en-keyword=toxin-coregulated pilus (TcpA)
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no-vol=145
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article-no=
start-page=108229
end-page=
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2026
dt-pub=202604
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en-title=
kn-title=Real-world evaluation of Armstrong's criteria in corticobasal degeneration: Phenotypic overlap and diagnostic challenges
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en-abstract=
kn-abstract=Background: Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a four-repeat tauopathy with heterogeneous clinical manifestations. Armstrong's criteria involve a two-step diagnostic approach: first, classifying patients into five clinical phenotypes—probable/possible corticobasal syndrome (CBS), frontal behavioral-spatial syndrome (FBS), non-fluent/agrammatic variant primary progressive aphasia (naPPA), and progressive supranuclear palsy syndrome (PSPS); second, determining whether they meet the clinical research criteria for probable CBD (cr-CBD) or the clinical criteria for possible CBD (p-CBD), which are distinct from the initial CBS classifications.<br>
Objective: To investigate how real-world patients with suspected CBD fulfill Armstrong's clinical phenotypes and diagnostic criteria, and to compare clinical and imaging features between the Alzheimer's disease (AD) group and the non-AD group defined by CSF amyloid biomarkers.<br>
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 137 patients undergoing differential diagnosis for CBS, frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, or PSPS. Of these, 78 met the criteria for cr-CBD (n = 36) or p-CBD (n = 42). CSF was examined in 32 patients, and based on the CSF Aβ42/40 ratio, patients were classified into an AD-group (AD-CBS; n = 6) and a non-AD group (n = 26).<br>
Results: Among patients classified as cr-CBD or p-CBD, 79% fulfilled two or more clinical phenotypes, with FBS and PSPS most commonly. Compared with the AD group, the non-AD group showed more parkinsonian features and frontal hypoperfusion on [123I]-IMP SPECT.<br>
Conclusion: Armstrong's criteria captured a spectrum of overlapping clinical features. While helpful in clinical phenotyping, further validation with biomarkers is essential to distinguish CBD from AD and related disorders. Prospective studies with pathological confirmation are warranted.
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en-aut-name=YunokiTaijun
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en-aut-name=TakemotoMami
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en-affil=Department of Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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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
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kn-title=The utility of Gold Coast criteria for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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kn-abstract=Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease. Current diagnostic criteria, including the revised El Escorial (rEE) and Awaji (AW) criteria, have limitations in sensitivity. The Gold Coast (GC) criteria were proposed to simplify diagnosis and improve early detection, but their real-world performance remains unclear.<br>
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 260 patients suspected of ALS who were admitted to our department between 2013 and 2022. The GC, AW, and rEE criteria were applied to data from initial hospitalization. Final diagnoses were based on follow-up data, and sensitivity/specificity were compared using McNemar's test.<br>
Results: The GC criteria showed equivalent sensitivity (91.6 %), but higher specificity (75.9 %) compared to all combined AW and rEE categories. GC sensitivity was significantly higher than that of AW/rEE definite/probable categories. False negatives of GC criteria were often due to insufficient LMN signs, particularly in bulbar-onset cases. Subgroup analysis showed consistent trends.<br>
Conclusion: The GC criteria demonstrated high sensitivity and moderate specificity, supporting their clinical utility in early ALS diagnosis. However, variability in clinical presentation and retrospective limitations suggest the need for further prospective validation.
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en-aut-name=IshiuraHiroyuki
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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 Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=6
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kn-abstract=We construct a two-period model of supply chain openness in a durable goods market with two marketing modes: leasing and selling. For a given marketing mode, at the beginning of the first period, an incumbent supplier and the downstream monopolist choose one of two trading modes: (i) a two-period exclusive supply chain, or (ii) an open supply chain, allowing the downstream monopolist to trade with an efficient supplier in the second period. We show that in the selling mode, the exclusive supply chain can arise if the incumbent supplier is highly efficient. In contrast, under the leasing mode, the exclusive supply chain never arises; instead, the open supply chain is always selected. Furthermore, when the downstream monopolist is allowed to endogenously choose the marketing mode before the first period, it opts for the selling mode if the incumbent supplier is relatively inefficient; otherwise, it selects the leasing mode. Regardless of the chosen marketing mode, the open supply chain always arises on the equilibrium path, implying that the recent advancement of ICT to enhance leasing may discourage the adoption of exclusive supply chains.
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kn-title=Revisiting Adrenal Crisis Triggered by Influenza Infection: Lessons from Two Fatal Cases
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kn-abstract=Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening endocrine emergency that can progress within hours despite a prior diagnosis and maintenance therapy. We describe a fatal influenza-triggered adrenal crisis in two patients: a child with panhypopituitarism and an adult with prior pituitary surgery, both presenting in cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation and intravenous hydrocortisone, a fatal hypoxic-ischemic injury or multiorgan failure occurred. These cases highlight the fulminant course of an adrenal crisis and underscore the importance of early recognition, clinician awareness, prompt parenteral hydrocortisone administration, and reinforcement of education for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to improve preparedness and prevent avoidable deaths.
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affil-num=3
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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=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=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
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affil-num=9
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Emergency, Critical Care and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Complete Transection of the Common Bile Duct Caused by Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Rare Case Report
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kn-abstract=Common bile duct (CBD) injury after blunt abdominal trauma is rare and difficult to diagnose. Delayed recognition leads to severe morbidity. A 70-year-old Japanese man was admitted after sustaining blunt abdominal trauma. Ultrasonography revealed intra-abdominal fluid, suggesting bleeding. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed pancreatic head injury, intra-abdominal bleeding, and pseudoaneurysm of the anterior superior pancreatoduodenal artery (ASPDA). Bile duct injury was not evident. The application of transarterial embolization (TAE) controlled the bleeding. Canulation into the pancreatic or biliary duct was not possible during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. An emergency laparotomy revealed severe pancreatic head and extrahepatic bile duct injuries. Pancreaticoduodenectomy/Child reconstruction was performed. Complete CBD transection was confirmed. The patient was ultimately discharged without complications. Early recognition, timely surgical management, and intensive care are essential for favorable outcomes in patients who have sustained abdominal trauma.
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affil-num=5
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kn-title=Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by ESBL-Producing Raoultella ornithinolytica in an Immunocompromised Patient with VEXAS Syndrome
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kn-abstract=VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory somatic) syndrome has a poor prognosis, with infections being a major cause of death. Raoultella ornithinolytica is an environmental bacterium found predominantly in soil and water. Although R. ornithinolytica can cause various infections, necrotizing fasciitis due to this bacterium has not been reported. We describe the case of an 84-year-old Japanese male with VEXAS syndrome who developed septic shock and necrotizing fasciitis while he was under immunosuppressive therapy. The pathogen was initially misidentified as R. planticola by mass spectrometry but later confirmed by whole-genome sequencing as extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) produced by R. ornithinolytica. Although a life-saving leg amputation was required, the patient recovered with appropriate antibiotic therapy. R. ornithinolytica is thus able to cause severe skin infections in immunocompromised individuals.
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en-affil=Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Impact of Proteinuria on Postoperative Complications Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery
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kn-abstract=Colorectal surgery is associated with a high incidence of postoperative complications regardless of the advances in surgical techniques and multidisciplinary treatment. Proteinuria is common in patients with malignancies, but few studies have investigated the association between preoperative proteinuria and patient prognoses, especially postoperative complications. We investigated the impact of proteinuria on patients undergoing colorectal surgery in a single-center, retrospective cohort study of 767 patients who underwent surgical resection for colorectal cancer between January 2016 and December 2022 at the National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center. Among them, 81 patients with preoperative proteinuria were compared with the control group of 686 patients without proteinuria. Our analyses revealed that the patients with proteinuria had malnutrition with a significantly lower prognostic nutritional index compared to the no-proteinuria control group (p<0.001). The proteinuria group had a significantly advanced tumor stage (p=0.005), experienced more bleeding during the surgery (p=0.002), and required more transfusions (p<0.001). Postoperative complications were significantly more frequent in the proteinuria group (p=0.03), thus demonstrating that proteinuria was independently associated with postoperative complications (p=0.045). Proteinuria in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery can therefore be considered a risk factor for postoperative complications.
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en-aut-name=KobatakeTakaya
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en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center
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affil-num=7
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kn-abstract=We evaluated the clinical outcomes and limitations of anterior and posterior combined surgery with a mini-open corpectomy applying an expandable cage (Xcore®) and percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation using single-position surgery in the lateral decubitus position in patients aged > 75 years with thoracolumbar vertebral collapse. The cases of 30 consecutive patients who underwent this procedure and had ≥ 1-year follow-up were retrospectively analyzed. The mean operative time was 78.8 min and the estimated blood loss was 115.7 ml per level. The complications included adjacent junctional failure (n=9, 30%), deep venous thrombosis (n=3, 10%), delirium (n=3, 10%), pleural injury (n=2, 6%), screw backout (n=1, 3%) kidney injury (n=1, 3%), chylothorax (n=1, 3%), and wound dehiscence (n=1, 3%). Seven cases (23.3%) required reoperation. Local kyphosis showed significant improvement (p<0.05) that was maintained at the final follow-up. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire and a visual analogue scale indicated significant improvement in all categories at the final follow-up (p<0.05). The use of mini-open corpectomy and posterior fixation with SPAPS can thus provide reliable radiological correction and good postoperative clinical outcomes even in patients aged > 75 years. However, a limitation of this procedure is the rate of reoperation (23.3%) for osteoporosis-related adjacent segment fracture and screw backout.
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en-aut-name=HiroseTomohiko
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en-aut-name=OtsukaKazutoshi
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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kn-title=A Mixed-Methods Study on Changes in Interprofessional Education Attitudes and Fundamental Competencies: A Pre–Post Analysis of Clinical Training in Dietetic Students
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kn-abstract=This study examined the effects of interprofessional education (IPE) on dietetics students during clinical training, focusing on changes in their attitudes toward IPE and their fundamental competencies. Eighty third-year female students (mean age, 21.0 years) at a Japanese women’s university participated. Self-administered surveys were conducted before and after clinical training to assess attitudes toward IPE using the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) and the Shakaijin Kisoryoku (SKL; Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons) scale. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests, chi-squared tests, and cluster analyses. Qualitative data from open-ended responses were analyzed thematically. RIPLS and SKL scores increased significantly, from 65.3 to 68.9, and from 28. 4 to 33. 2, respectively (p<0.001). All 12 SKL items showed significant improvement. In free responses, “initiative” (66 mentions), “communication” (10), and “execution” (8) were the most frequently cited as improved competencies. Cluster analysis identified three groups: increasing scores (n=25), high baseline (n=30), and minimal change (n=25). No significant correlation was found between changes in RIPLS and SKL scores (r=−0.108, p=0.355). IPE integrated into clinical training may enhance dietetics students’ attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration and contribute to the development of professional identity. Individualized, phased IPE implementation is recommended to accommodate differences in learner readiness.
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en-aut-name=SonoiNorihiro
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kn-title=Consistent Clinical Outcomes of Anteroinferior Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Midshaft Clavicle Fractures Across AO/OTA Fracture Types
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kn-abstract=Although the performance of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) via the anteroinferior approach is increasingly adopted for midshaft clavicle fractures, the influence of fracture morphology on clinical outcomes under a standardized protocol is unclear. We retrospectively analyzed the cases of 54 patients who underwent anteroinferior MIPO for an acute midshaft clavicle fracture (AO/OTA types B1, B2, B3) performed by a single surgeon across three affiliated institutions (2009-2022). We evaluated the clinical outcomes, i.e., the surgical time, incision length, radiographic union, reduction accuracy, range of motion, pain (visual analog scale [VAS]), and complications and compared them among the three AO/OTA subtypes. The mean incision length (3.4 cm) and surgical time (71-79 min) were similar among the groups (both p>0.2). All fractures achieved radiographic union at a mean of 3.5 months. Postoperative alignment and clavicular length were maintained (length reduction −1.0±2.2 mm [B1], −0.5±2.0 mm [B2], −0.6±1.8 mm [B3]; p=0.825; angulation −0.8±3.4°, −1.1±3.1°, −0.3±3.3°; p=0.888). At 3 months, shoulder elevation and abduction were 169°-175° (p=0.079) and 164°-175° (p=0.324). Pain was minimal (100-mm VAS: ≤1 mm; p=0.782). One plate-fatigue failure occurred; no supraclavicular-nerve symptoms were recorded. Anteroinferior MIPO yielded consistent outcomes across AO/OTA types, with excellent union rates, functional recovery, and few complications, indicating that this technique is safe and reproducible for the surgical management of midshaft clavicle fractures.
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en-aut-name=ShitozawaHisakazu
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en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
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kn-title=Effects of Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment on Bacterial and Clinical Parameters in Down Syndrome Patients Based on 16S rRNA Gene Amplicon Sequencing
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kn-abstract=Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are more susceptible to periodontal disease; however, microbial changes following treatment remain insufficiently understood. This study evaluated the effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on clinical outcomes and oral microbiome dynamics in 6 patients with DS using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. Bacterial diversity, composition, network structure, and predicted functional pathways were analyzed using dental plaque samples. Bleeding on probing decreased significantly (p=0.047) after treatment, with a trend toward reduction in periodontal inflamed surface area (p=0.05). The abundance of Fusobacteria at the class level decreased significantly after treatment. The abundance of Mogibacterium timidum was higher in the pretreatment group than in the posttreatment group. M. timidum was positively correlated with Treponema denticola and associated with multiple bacterial taxa in the network during pretreatment. Predicted functional pathways related to aromatic compound degradation were more abundant in posttreatment samples than in pretreatment samples. An increase in the abundance of Fusobacterium and the positive correlation between T. denticola and M. timidum, together with their associations with other periodontal pathogens before treatment, may contribute to the development of periodontitis in individuals with DS. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy produces measurable clinical improvement and promotes microbial shifts in patients with DS.
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en-aut-name=TakamoriMitsuhito
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en-aut-name=EgusaMasahiko
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en-aut-name=IwataTakanori
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affil-num=4
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en-affil=Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo
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en-affil=Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo
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kn-title=Involvement of ADAM12 in TGF-β1-Induced Proliferation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
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kn-abstract=A disintegrin and metalloproteinase 12 (ADAM12) is known to be involved in chondrocyte proliferation and is upregulated in the synovial tissue of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the underlying mechanisms of ADAM12 on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial cell proliferation remain unknown. Here, we investigated the role of ADAM12 in the proliferation of RA synovial fibroblasts (RASFs). The expression and localization of ADAM12 in RA synovial tissues were examined by immunohistochemistry and compared with OA and healthy control (HC) synovial tissues. The effect of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, TGF-β1, and PDGF-BB) on ADAM12 expression in RASFs from RA patients was examined by real-time RT-PCR. The effect of ADAM12 knock-down by ADAM12 siRNA and ADAM12 overexpression on cell proliferation of RASFs were examined by WST-1 assay. ADAM12 was identified predominantly in RA synovial tissue rather than OA and HC synovial tissues. Stimulation with TGF-β1 upregulated the expression of ADAM12 and cell proliferation of RASFs. ADAM12 siRNA suppressed TGF-β1-induced cell proliferation of RASFs, while ADAM12 overexpression promoted the cell proliferation of RASFs. These findings demonstrate that ADAM12 may have a key role in TGF-β1-induced cell proliferation of synovial fibroblasts in patients with RA.
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affil-num=4
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en-affil=Medical Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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kn-title=Virome of the fungi associated with mushroom dry bubble disease
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kn-abstract=Dry bubble disease, attributed to the filamentous fungus Lecanicillium fungicola (Cordycipitaceae) results in huge yield losses in mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) cultivation worldwide. The possibilities for controlling the disease using commercial fungicides are highly limited, and therefore, there is an increasing demand for novel, alternative means of pest management. Our research objective was the comprehensive examination of viruses in the causal agents of dry bubble disease, which may open up an avenue for its virocontrol in the future. Out of 57 fungal isolates obtained from dry bubble-affected A. bisporus crops in various countries, 47 (82%) were confirmed by ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) sequence analysis as L. fungicola. In addition, different members of the genera Akanthomyces and Simplicillium (7 and 3 isolates, respectively), yet unknown to cause dry bubble symptoms, have also been detected. Cellulose column chromatography revealed the presence of double-stranded (ds) RNA in seven L. fungicola and three Akanthomyces sp. isolates, suggesting viral infection. The ten dsRNA-positive and eight randomly selected dsRNA-negative fungal strains were subjected to rRNA-depletion high-throughput RNA-sequencing analysis. The presence of seven new viruses representing four new species in the established families, Partitiviridae, Polymycoviridae, Botourmiaviridae and the narna-like virus group, and three previously established/proposed species in the families Chrysoviridae and “Mycovirgaviridae” were confirmed. The impact of the detected and identified viruses on their host fungi, and their potential applicability for virocontrol purposes will be examined in the future. This study provides the first detailed report on viruses of mushroom pathogenic fungi.
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en-aut-name=SugaharaHitomi
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en-aut-name=FitzpatrickDavid A.
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en-aut-name=SuzukiNobuhiro
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-affil=Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Lecanicillium fungicola
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kn-title=Short- and long-term outcomes of anti-thymocyte globulin-based regimen for acute antibody-mediated rejection after lung transplantation
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kn-abstract=Background: Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) remains a major barrier to successful lung transplantation (LTx). Despite advances in donor-specific alloantibody (DSA) detection, effective treatments are limited, with current management largely empirical. Acute clinical AMR, marked by rapid graft dysfunction, demands urgent intervention. In Japan, where approved therapies for AMR were historically limited, rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin (rATG) has been adopted as a treatment option.<br>
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 11 patients who developed acute AMR within three months after LTx at Okayama University Hospital between 2013 and 2023. Diagnosis (ISHLT possible AMR) was based on acute graft dysfunction unresponsive to steroids, positive DSA, and exclusion of infection, without histological confirmation due to procedural risk. rATG (1.5 mg/kg/day for 7 days) was administered, along with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), plasma exchange (PLEX), and rituximab when indicated. Outcomes included DSA clearance, clinical response, survival, and adverse events.<br>
Results: Remission was achieved in 64% of patients, with 36% not requiring PLEX and 64% not receiving rituximab. Early rATG treatment correlated with favorable outcomes, whereas delayed therapy resulted in poorer responses. Six patients (55%) survived without chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) for over one year. Adverse events included cytomegalovirus infection (91%), bacterial pneumonia (36%), fungal infection (18%), and malignancy (18%).<br>
Conclusions: rATG was effective for acute possible AMR management, particularly when initiated early. Some patients achieved remission without adjunct therapy, indicating rATG's potent immunosuppressive activity. However, frequent infectious complications emphasize the need for optimized dosing and further studies to validate its safety and long-term efficacy.
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en-affil=Department of Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Solution-Processable Near-Infrared-Absorbing Dye: Thiophene-Substituted N-Phenylphenothiazine Radical Cations for Stable Thin Films
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kn-abstract=We report a π-extended N-phenylphenothiazine dye bearing thiophene substituents, designed to address the practical compromise between long-wavelength near-infrared (NIR) absorption and the isolability of a stable radical cation state. The target compound was synthesized via Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling and exhibited good solubility in common organic solvents. Cyclic voltammetry in dichloromethane showed a reversible one-electron oxidation at E0 = 0.19 V vs. Fc/Fc+. Chemical oxidation afforded the corresponding radical cation, which showed an intense NIR absorption maximum at 910 nm. DFT calculations support thiophene-induced narrowing of the HOMO–SOMO gap and predict a pronounced bathochromic shift of the main absorption band. The radical cation was isolated as a stable PF6− salt and readily processed into spin-coated films, which retained strong NIR absorption and remained stable for months under ambient conditions.
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kn-abstract=This article proposes a novel transverse- and axial-flux permanent magnet machine (T-AFPM) using a C-type stator core for reducing system size via an ultra-flat shape. With an axial length of only 19.7 mm, this ultra-flat shape contributes markedly to reducing system size in industrial applications such as water pumps. In general, AFPMs are suitable for a flat shape because of their high torque density with a short axial length. However, it is difficult to use conventional AFPMs to achieve an ultra-flat shape because of structural problems and insufficient performance. By contrast, the proposed T-AFPM achieves a highly manufacturable structure, high efficiency, and the required output power despite its extremely short axial length. Herein, the T-AFPM is compared with conventional AFPMs with various configurations by means of three-dimensional finite-element analysis, and experiments on a T-AFPM prototype are reported. From the simulation and experimental results, the proposed T-AFPM shows high efficiency (IE5 class), the required output power, and suitable structural properties for an ultra-flat shape.
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en-aut-name=TakemotoMasatsugu
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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=Sumitomo Electric Sintered Alloy Ltd.
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en-affil=Sumitomo Electric Sintered Alloy Ltd.
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kn-title=Electrochemical Synthesis of Benzo[b]Phosphole Oxides via Dehydrogenative Annulation Using 1,4-Diazabicyclo [2.2.2]Octane as a Mediator
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kn-abstract=The electrochemical intermolecular annulation of diarylphosphine oxides with alkynes for the synthesis of benzo[b]phosphole oxides has been reported. The reaction proceeded under transition-metal- and oxidant-free conditions via indirect electrolysis, using 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane as a mediator. High-surface-area carbon electrodes, such as carbon felt and reticulated vitreous carbon, are essential for this reaction. Several diarylphosphine oxides and alkynes were applied to electrochemical annulation, and the corresponding benzo[b]phosphole oxides were obtained. Mechanistic studies suggested that the reaction proceeds via radical intermediates generated through multiple pathways.
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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kn-title=Muscle Atrophy-Related Adverse Events of Antidiabetic Drug Classes: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis Using VigiBase Data
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kn-abstract=Background: Diabetes mellitus—a chronic metabolic disorder associated with an increased risk of muscle atrophy—can significantly impact patients' quality of life and overall health outcomes. While antidiabetic medications are crucial for managing blood glucose levels, some have been linked to muscle-related adverse events, potentially exacerbating the already elevated risk of muscle deterioration in diabetic patients. However, a comprehensive analysis of muscle atrophy-related adverse events across different classes of antidiabetic drugs has been lacking. Therefore, this study investigates the profile of muscle atrophy-related adverse events across major antidiabetic drug classes using the World Health Organization's (WHO's) Individual Case Safety Reports database.<br>
Methods: A pharmacovigilance analysis was conducted using data from VigiBase, the WHO's global reporting database, from 1968 to September 2025. The study examined adverse event signals related to muscle atrophy, sarcopenia, muscular weakness and motor function decline for nine classes of antidiabetic medications. Reporting odds ratios (RORs) were calculated to assess signal detection, and co-occurrence patterns of adverse events were analysed.<br>
Results: Among 41 551 306 adverse event reports, 2 095 847 were related to antidiabetic medications. Safety signals for muscle atrophy were detected with sulfonylureas (ROR: 1.2, 95% CI: 1.01–1.43, p = 0.042), GLP-1 analogues (ROR: 1.2, 95% CI: 1.02–1.41, p = 0.031) and SGLT2 inhibitors (ROR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.19–1.78, p < 0.001). SGLT2 inhibitors also showed a signal for sarcopenia (ROR: 6.2, 95% CI: 3.71–10.3, p < 0.001). Biguanides demonstrated signals for muscular weakness (ROR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.54–1.71, p < 0.001) and motor function decline (ROR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.41–2.13, p < 0.001). Thiazolidinediones, glinides, DPP-4 inhibitors and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors showed no safety signals for the examined adverse events. Additionally, co-occurrence analysis revealed frequent associations between muscle atrophy and nausea/vomiting, falls and decreased appetite across different drug classes.<br>
Conclusions: These findings indicate notable differences in the profiles of muscle atrophy–related adverse events among major classes of antidiabetic drugs, suggesting that drug selection may influence the risk of muscle function decline in patients. Clinicians should consider these safety profiles when prescribing antidiabetic therapies; however, causal relationships cannot be inferred solely from pharmacovigilance data. Further studies are warranted to establish causality between antidiabetic drug use and muscle-related adverse events and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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en-affil=Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Tokushima Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Tokushima Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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kn-title=ROWVA: A Structure-Based Metric for Predicting the Pathogenicity of Protein Variants Using Alphafold2
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kn-abstract=p53, an important tumor suppressor protein, functions as a tetramer. Therefore, malignant variants in the tetramer-forming domain increase the likelihood of p53 dysfunction. Recent developments in genome analysis technology have expanded our understanding of malignant variants. However, variants of uncertain significance are also being increasingly identified. Hence, methods to assess the pathogenicity of these variants are required. In this study, we aimed to examine whether AlphaFold2 can be used to evaluate the functional impacts of p53 variants based on predicted three-dimensional (3D) structural information. For each variant present in datasets of p53 functional score, we performed 3D structural prediction using AlphaFold2. We analyzed the correlations among multiple AlphaFold2-derived scores to predict functional scores, such as protein stability and pathogenicity labels, for each dataset. The root-mean-square deviation obtained by comparing the 3D structures predicted by AlphaFold2 for the wild-type and variant structures showed a high correlation with each functional score. Overall, these findings indicate that AlphaFold2 can be used to evaluate variants.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Center for Comprehensive Genomic Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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kn-title=Global trends in systemic sclerosis-related mortality, 2001–2023: an epidemiological analysis using World Health Organization mortality data
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kn-abstract=Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the global trends in systemic sclerosis (SSc)-related mortality by age, sex, and geographic region. SSc is a multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by tissue fibrosis, vascular dysfunction, and multi-organ involvement, which is associated with a high mortality risk.<br>
Methods Using the World Health Organization Mortality Database, we examined trends in SSc-related crude mortality rates (SSc-CRs) and age-standardized mortality rates (SSc-ASMR) per 1,000,000 population from 2001 to 2023. Locally weighted regression was applied to visualize long-term patterns, and Joinpoint regression was used to assess the national trends from 2010 to 2023.<br>
Results Across 74 countries, 85,291 SSc-related deaths were reported, with 79.41% occurring in females. The SSc-CR steadily increased from 1.97 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.71–2.23) in 2001 to 2.34 (95% CI: 2.01–2.68) in 2023, while the SSc-ASMR decreased from 1.58 (95% CI: 1.42–1.74) to 1.29 (95% CI: 1.08–1.50), respectively. Regionally, mortality was the highest in the Western Pacific region and declined in the Americas and Europe, with temporal fluctuations. The SSc-ASMR was highest in countries with a middle sociodemographic index (SDI).<br>
Conclusions While overall age-standardized mortality from SSc has declined in many regions, disparities persist. These results underscore the importance of sustaining research and enhancing disease awareness, as well as developing strategies to reduce mortality in high-risk populations and regions.
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en-affil=Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Health Data Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Health Data Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Health Data Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Graduate School of Human Sciences, The University of Osaka
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Education and Research Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Health Data Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=12
en-affil=Department of Pharmacy, Okayama University Hospital
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kn-title=Rice EMF3 Alleles Adjust Flower Opening Time to Enhance the Seed Setting Rate Under High Temperature Stress
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kn-abstract=To safeguard global food security against rapid population growth and a warming world, the effective genetic improvement of cereals is imperative. Flower opening time (FOT) critically affects the seed setting rate. In this study, we identified a gene, EARLY-MORNING FLOWERING 3 (EMF3), in which single-nucleotide substitutions strongly modulate FOT in rice in a semi-dominant manner, resulting in wide variation in FOT from earlier to later FOT than the wild-type. EMF3 knock-out mutants showed significantly reduced FOT synchrony and disrupted anther dehiscence, leading to fertilisation failure. EMF3 encodes a plasma membrane-localised polypeptide of 723 amino acids with an armadillo repeat fold and four transmembrane segments. Furthermore, EMF3 is specifically expressed in the anthers starting from nighttime on the day of flowering, with substantial impacts on the transcriptomes of both anther and lodicule, which suggested an exclusive role of EMF3 in flowering events. Modifying EMF3 alleles of O. sativa enabled the adjustment of FOT among Oryza species and subspecies, potentially facilitating cross-fertilisation by overcoming one of the major challenges of inter-specific hybridisation to exploit heterosis. Introducing the EMF3 alleles with the earlier FOT into popular rice cultivars resulted in flowering at an earlier time of day when the temperature was cooler, efficiently increasing seed setting rate under heat stress. This discovery unveils the novel mechanism of anther control of flower opening time through the EMF3 gene, while also enabling the use of EMF3 alleles in breeding strategies for efficient fertilisation for increasing hybrid rice seed production and mitigating future heat-stress damage at flowering.
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kn-abstract=Pseudohypoxia refers to a physiological condition wherein hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) is pharmacologically upregulated under normoxia, thereby modulating immune responses. We hypothesized that pseudohypoxia, induced by iron chelators, may similarly potentiate systemic immune responses in aged mice, concurrently triggering neuro-regenerative signaling pathways and enhancing cognitive performance. In this study, aged mice (43–48 weeks old) were orally administered two iron chelators, Super Polyphenol 10 (SP10) or Roxadustat, to induce a pseudohypoxia. An 8-week oral regimen of SP10 and Roxadustat significantly preserved working memory, as assessed by the Y-maze test (YMT). White blood cell counts and hippocampal volume, as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), were elevated in the treatment groups relative to controls. Pseudohypoxia induced by SP10 tended to enhance neuro-regenerative signaling, specifically involving the Tau and JNK pathways, and potentially modulated Doublecortin (DCX) expression, although statistical significance was limited by sample size. Importantly, inflammatory markers, such as ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), were not elevated by treatment. Collectively, these findings suggest that pseudohypoxia induced by iron chelators preserves working memory performance accompanied by leukocytosis, without concomitant neuroinflammation.
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kn-title=P53-armed Oncolytic Adenovirus Enhances the Efficacy of PD-1 Blockade in Neuroblastoma by Inducing Immunogenic Cell Death
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kn-abstract=Background/Aim: Neuroblastoma (NB) is a primary malignant tumor of the peripheral sympathetic nervous system. Although immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting programmed cell death 1 (PD-1)/PD ligand 1 (PD-L1) has emerged as novel antitumor therapy, high-risk NB tumors are refractory to ICI therapy. Oncolytic virotherapy is expected to potentiate the antitumor immune response by inducing immunogenic cell death (ICD). In the present study, we assessed the therapeutic potential of OBP-301 and OBP-702, telomerase-specific oncolytic adenoviruses, for the induction of ICD and combined effect with PD-1 blockade against NB cells.<br>
Materials and Methods: The cytopathic activity of OBP-301 and OBP-702 was assessed using three human MYCN-amplified NB cell lines (IMR-32, LA-N-5, and NB-1) and a murine non-MYCN-amplified NB cell line (Neuro-2a). Virus-mediated antitumor effect was assessed by analyzing cell viability, secretion of extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and high-mobility group box protein B1 (HMGB1), apoptosis, autophagy, and PD-L1 levels. A subcutaneous Neuro-2a tumor model was used to evaluate the in vivo antitumor effect of combination therapy with OBP-702 and anti-PD-1 antibody.<br>
Results: OBP-702 exhibited stronger cytopathic activity, inducing ICD with secretion of ATP and HMGB1, compared to OBP-301 in human and murine NB cells. OBP-301 and OBP-702 increased apoptosis, autophagy, and PD-L1 expression in murine NB cells. Moreover, OBP-702 significantly prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice compared to monotherapy with PD-1 blockade.<br>
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kn-title=Constitutive activation of MC1R in the large-billed crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) and its potential role in black plumage
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kn-abstract=Melanin-based plumage coloration in birds is largely regulated by the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), a G protein–coupled receptor that promotes eumelanin synthesis via cAMP signaling. In domestic chickens, constitutively activating mutations such as the MC1R^E (E92K) allele cause melanistic phenotypes, demonstrating that persistent MC1R activation can drive generalized darkening. However, to our knowledge, no experimental study has directly demonstrated constitutive MC1R activation in wild birds exhibiting uniformly black plumage. We investigated the sequence and signaling properties of MC1R from the Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos), a species with strongly eumelanin-dominant plumage. Crow MC1R exhibited elevated basal cAMP signaling and minimal responsiveness to α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) in both stable Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-K1) cells and transient CRE-luciferase assays in HEK293T cells, demonstrating ligand-independent activation comparable to that observed in the melanizing chicken MC1R^E (E92K) allele. Comparative sequence analysis identified multiple substitutions conserved across Corvus species. Among these, E12K and E18K were functionally evaluated based on prior associations with melanism in other birds. Although E12K modestly increased basal signaling in chicken MC1R, E18K alone or in combination with E12K did not reproduce crow-level constitutive activity, and reciprocal substitutions in crow MC1R failed to abolish ligand-independent activation. These findings demonstrate that crow MC1R possesses constitutive activity and suggest that this phenotype reflects lineage-specific modifications rather than a single activating substitution. Our results provide experimental evidence that constitutive MC1R activation is a plausible molecular mechanism that may contribute to the black plumage in the Large-billed Crow, although a direct causal relationship remains to be established.
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affil-num=3
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affil-num=4
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kn-title=Improving thermal stability of a microcavity emitter for utilization under atmospheric environment
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kn-abstract=With the development of micro-fabrication technology, various metamaterials with controlled emission spectra have been proposed as thermal emitters. However, general metamaterials have a risk of deformations and degradation at high temperatures in atmospheric conditions, which is inconvenient for use as a thermal emitter. In this study, we propose a concept to enhance the thermal durability of microcavity-type metamaterials. Although typical microcavities are entirely composed of metal to excite the resonance of electromagnetic waves, we assessed the feasibility of a microcavity consisting of silicon with minimal metal coatings. While usual metals are oxidized at high temperatures, gold is rarely oxidized due to its chemical stability. However, the gold layer deposited on the Si substrate has the potential to melt below 400 °C due to the formation of an Au-Si eutectic alloy, which has a much lower melting point than pure gold. Therefore, we focused on the gold-tungsten bilayer as a suitable metal coating for the silicon microcavity, thereby preventing oxidation and melting that would otherwise influence the emission spectra of the thermal emitter. The numerical analysis ensured that the proposed microcavity exhibited electromagnetic resonance, similar to that of a microcavity entirely composed of metal, unless the metal coating was too thin. The fabricated microcavity with the gold-tungsten coating also exhibited a thermal emission within a limited wavelength range, due to the microcavity resonance. Moreover, the heating experiment revealed that the microcavity with a gold-tungsten coating maintained its emissivity even when heated to 400 °C, which is higher than the oxidation point of tungsten and the melting point of the Au-Si eutectic alloy. Consequently, the gold-tungsten coating would be a reasonable approach to improve the stability of the microcavity-type metamaterial at high temperatures under oxidative conditions.
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kn-abstract=Improved measurements of B-modes in the cosmic microwave background can be obtained through accurate calibration of the orientation of detector antennas as projected onto the sky. Miscalibration of the detector polarization angle leads to a leakage of E-modes into B-modes, which can bias the detection of the latter. To achieve a σ(r) of 0.003, the Simons Observatory small-aperture telescopes are required to calibrate the global polarization angle on the sky with an accuracy ≲0.°1. We demonstrate a fully remote-controllable calibration system using a “sparse wire grid,” which injects a rotatable linear polarized signal across the telescope’s focal plane. This calibration system is installed and operational on one of the small-aperture telescopes at its observing site at the Parque Astronómico in the Atacama desert in Chile. We developed a pipeline for the detector polarization angle calibration, and demonstrate it using initial data for 93 and 145 GHz frequency bands. The observed distribution of detector polarization angles is in agreement with the instrument design. Statistical uncertainties for the relatively calibrated polarization angles are 0.°02 and 0.°03 at 93 and 145 GHz, respectively. Systematic uncertainty was evaluated to be 0.°08 at the hardware development and fabrication stage. Their sum in quadrature is less than 0.°1.
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kn-title=Knot surgered elliptic surfaces without 1- and 3-handles for a (2, 2h + 1)-torus knot
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kn-abstract=For any positive integers h and n, we show that a knot surgered elliptic surface E(n)T(2,2h+1) for a (2, 2h + 1)-torus knot T (2, 2h + 1) admits a handle decomposition without 1- and 3-handles using a Kirby diagram derived from a Lefschetz fibration on it. As a corollary, an elliptic surface E(1)2,2h+1 has such a handle decomposition.
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kn-title=Investigating the Detectability of Body Wave Phases From Tidal Ice Cracking Events on Titan With the Dragonfly Short-Period Seismometer
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kn-abstract=Detecting seismic activity on Saturn's icy moon Titan during the Dragonfly mission could provide crucial information on its internal structure. The geological complexity of the moon's surface suggests significant cyclic tidal deformation, likely leading to the fracturing of the ice shell. Considering realistic source locations and fault geometries, we assess whether a vertical short-period seismometer can detect body waves from a Mw 4.0 icequake. Signal-to-noise ratios are evaluated by comparing the high-frequency content with the expected background noise and instrument capabilities for several ice attenuation scenarios and 1D interior models. Our results indicate that the high-frequency content (≥1Hz) of Mw≤4.0 tidal-induced icequakes is likely undetectable under the most unfavorable attenuation scenarios and atmospheric conditions. However, seismic signals in the 0.5–1 Hz band—where P wave reflections dominate—may still be observable for events occurring in potential seismically active regions at ∼800–1,000 km from the Dragonfly's landing site. These signals could provide constraints on the thickness of Titan's outer ice shell, provided that intrinsic attenuation is low and environmental conditions are favorable.
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en-aut-name=YamadaR.
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kn-abstract=The human-specific retrogene POU5F1P1 (OCT4-Pseudogene1; OCT4-PG1), derived from stem cell factor POU5F1 (OCT4A), is predicted to encode an OCT4A-like protein; however, its function remains unclear. This study investigated OCT4-PG1 expression, translational control, and its role in endometrial cancer and stem cell regulation. Quantitative analyses revealed that elevated OCT4A, but not OCT4-PG1, expression correlated with clinical risk factors associated with poor prognosis in patients with endometrial cancer. OCT4-PG1 is under strong translational suppression mediated by its untranslated region and does not function as a protein under normal conditions. Instead, it acts as a non-coding RNA that suppresses OCT4A translation. Structural analyses showed that a single amino acid deletion (Gln259) destabilizes the OCT4-PG1 protein, thereby preventing its tumorigenic and transcriptional functions. Nevertheless, OCT4-PG1 forms heterodimers with OCT4A or SOX2, enhancing the regulatory activity of OCT4A. These findings highlight the regulatory role of pseudogenes in cancer and stem cell biology, with implications for therapies targeting OCT4A-related pathways.
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kn-abstract=Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the changes in maternal body composition during pregnancy in Japanese women and the relationship between maternal body composition and newborn birth weight using pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) in all trimesters.<br>
Methods: A total of 1,851 pregnant Japanese women were enrolled in this study. Body composition was measured using TANITA MC-190EM. The associations between newborn birth weight and maternal BMI, fat mass (FM), fat-free mass (FFM), total body water (TBW), muscle mass (MM), FM gain, FFM gain, and weight gain were evaluated.<br>
Results: The participants’ age and pre-pregnancy BMI were 34.1 years and 21.4 kg/m2, respectively. Among the patients, 13.4%, 73.0%, 10.3%, and 3.3% were underweight, average weight, overweight, and obese, respectively. The FM showed no significant change from the second to third trimesters in the underweight, overweight, and obese groups. Moreover, the FM in the overweight and obese groups did not change during any period. The FFM, TBW, and MM significantly increased from the first to second and second to third trimesters. In BMI-stratified multivariate regression analyses, FFM in the normal and overweight groups was positively associated with birth weight, whereas FM gain was negatively associated in the underweight and normal groups. No significant associations were observed in the obese group.<br>
Conclusions: Changes in maternal body composition during pregnancy in Japanese women varied by pre-pregnancy BMI. Associations with birth weight also differed by BMI group. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these relationships and investigate the mechanisms.
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kn-abstract=The photocatalytic cyclization of salicylaldehydes with 1,1-diarylalkenes for the synthesis of 2,2-diarylchromanes has been developed. The catalytic amount of Ir photocatalyst proceeds the cyclization to give the various 2,2-diaryl chromanes under irradiation with blue LEDs. The obtained 2,2-diarylchromanes exhibit noticeable free-radical-scavenging activities, which have been largely unexplored. Notably, the chromane can convert to 2,2-diaryl-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran bearing strong electron withdrawing groups, which are found in various photochromic materials. Thus, the present reaction constitutes a promising tool for the synthesis of functional materials and biologically active compounds.
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kn-abstract=This paper proposes using the concept of triangulation with probabilistic models as a means to enhance theoretical inversion for deepening students’ understanding of the nature of probability in real-world contexts. Triangulation refers to the combined application of multiple methodologies to investigate the same phenomenon, particularly in the social sciences. Theoretical inversion refers to a shift in focus from surprising outcomes to the theoretical foundations of probability. The paper introduces three types of problem-solving tasks designed to enhance one of four types of triangulations: theory triangulation. Theoretical inversion is expected to emerge through engaging in these tasks. The characteristics of the problems are as follows. Problem 1 promotes students to compare different probabilistic models of events under similar procedures. Problem 2 provides students with an opportunity to simplify an experiment by omitting steps that add no new information. Problem 3 enhances students’ ability to recognise how subtle differences in the experimental setup can affect the resulting probability. These tasks are designed to encourage students to view probabilistic reasoning as a form of modelling and to appreciate the importance of assumptions, definitions of elementary events, and clarity in procedural descriptions.
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kn-title=Aerobic Exercise Attenuates Epidermal Hyperplasia in an Obesity-Associated Psoriasiform Dermatitis Model
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kn-abstract=Obesity is an important risk factor for psoriasis, and clinical studies indicate that exercise interventions can improve disease severity. However, the mechanisms by which exercise influences psoriatic pathogenesis remain insufficiently understood. To investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on obesity-associated psoriasis, wild-type mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 7 weeks to induce obesity and subsequently underwent moderate-intensity treadmill running for 3 weeks. Psoriasiform dermatitis was induced by daily topical application of imiquimod (IMQ) to the skin for five consecutive days. HFD increased body weight, epididymal fat mass, and serum cholesterol. HFD-fed mice developed more severe IMQ-induced psoriatic skin changes compared with normal diet-fed mice. Treadmill exercise modestly reduced body weight gain and attenuated epidermal hyperplasia in HFD-fed mice. In contrast, inflammatory cytokine expression, including Tnfa, Il17a, and Il23a, showed modest increases in the skin of HFD-fed exercised mice, which did not parallel the improvement in epidermal hyperplasia. Overall, these findings indicate that while obesity exacerbates psoriasiform dermatitis, aerobic exercise ameliorates epidermal hyperplasia in obese mice without corresponding changes in inflammatory cytokine expression in the skin, suggesting that exercise may influence psoriatic skin changes through multiple metabolic and immunological pathways.
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kn-title=Effect of Universal Adhesives on Resin Cement–Fiber Post–Core Materials
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kn-abstract=This study evaluated eleven resin cements used as core build-up materials by examining the following properties: (a) push-out force between root dentin and the fiber post; (b) pull-out force between the fiber post and the core build-up material; (c) shear bond strength of the resin cement to root dentin; (d) flexural strength of the resin cement; and (e) flexural modulus of elasticity of the resin cement. The purpose of this investigation was to clarify the relationships between recently available universal adhesives, core build-up materials, resin cements, and fiber posts. All experiments were performed at two evaluation periods: after 1 day of water storage (Base) and after 20,000 thermocycles (TC 20k). For the push-out test, simulated post spaces were prepared in single-rooted human premolars. The specimens were sectioned perpendicular to the long axis into 2 mm-thick slices and then subjected to push-out testing to assess the bond strength of the dentin–resin cement–fiber post complex. No significant differences in bonding performance were found between Base and TC 20k. These findings suggest that universal adhesives used for pretreatment of multiple substrates in fiber post cementation can provide not only strong but also durable adhesion over time.
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Department of Dental Biomaterials, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Department of Prosthodontics, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Department of Occlusal and Oral Functional Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Health Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
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affil-num=6
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kn-title=Peptide nanomicelles for NIR light-dependent siRNA delivery
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kn-abstract=The peptide amphiphile PA8, derived from the GAVILRR peptide, was developed as a carrier for small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery; however, its RNA interference (RNAi) efficacy was limited owing to predominant endocytotic uptake. In this study, the RNAi efficiency of PA8 nanomicelle/siRNA complexes was enhanced by modifying the nanomicelles with the photosensitizer DY750 and the tumor-homing peptide iRGD. The conjugation of DY750 to the nanomicelles facilitated endosomal escape of the nanomicelle/siRNA complexes, enabling the cytosolic release of siRNA. Additionally, the incorporation of iRGD improved RNAi delivery efficiency in the AsPC-1 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cell line. PA8-DY750-iRGD nanomicelle complexes loaded with siRNA against polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) achieved an 80% reduction in PLK1 mRNA levels in AsPC-1 cells and a moderate 28% knockdown in NCI-N87 gastric cancer cells. Notably, no RNAi effect was observed in noncancerous 1C3D3 pancreatic cells or HEK293T kidney cells, underscoring the selectivity of this system for AsPC-1 cells. These findings highlight the potential of PA8-DY750-iRGD nanomicelle complexes as a targeted therapeutic platform for specific cancers, particularly pancreatic cancer.
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en-aut-name=KitamatsuMizuki
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en-aut-name=FujimotoShoumu
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en-aut-name=WatanabeKazunori
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en-aut-name=OhtsukiTakashi
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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 Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Peptide nanomicelles
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kn-title=Liquid–liquid phase separation by caged coacervating peptides
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kn-abstract=Liquid–liquid phase separation is an important biomolecular process in the formation of membraneless intracellular organelles that has inspired the development of artificial droplet systems. We developed caged coacervating peptides (CCPs) based on a histidine-rich squid beak protein sequence. The peptides were caged with a photodeprotectable (7-diethylaminocoumarin-4-yl)methoxycarbonyl group. The CCPs formed coacervates in the caged state and were partially dispersed upon blue-light irradiation. Photo-uncaging occurred rapidly, inducing coacervate dispersion. A mutant CCP with reduced π–π interactions exhibited efficient photo-dependent disassembly and enabled the encapsulation and release of a fluorescently labeled adenosine 5′-triphosphate (Bodipy-ATP) upon irradiation. These CCPs offer an efficient light-controlled approach for biomolecular encapsulation within coacervates and targeted drug delivery.
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en-aut-name=KitamatsuMizuki
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en-aut-name=KanazakiYuuki
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en-aut-name=TojoRika
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en-aut-name=WatanabeKazunori
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en-aut-name=OhtsukiTakashi
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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 Applied Chemistry, Kindai University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Caged coacervating peptide
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no-vol=26
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article-no=
start-page=558
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kn-title=Evaluation of contact-active antibacterial properties of cetylpyridinium chloride–graphene oxide coatings on dental restorative and titanium surfaces: an in vitro study
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kn-abstract=Objective Biofilm formation on dental restorative materials and implant surfaces plays a central role in the development of dental caries, periodontal disease, and peri-implantitis. Durable antimicrobial surface treatments that inhibit bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation remain a significant unmet need in restorative and implant dentistry. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a composite coating combining cetylpyridinium chloride and graphene oxide, and to evaluate its durable antibacterial surface modification under in vitro conditions.<br>
Methods A composite coating consisting of cetylpyridinium chloride and graphene oxide was prepared and applied to composite resin and titanium surfaces. Antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis was evaluated using adenosine triphosphate assays and fluorescence-based live/dead staining. Coating retention after washing and air-drying was assessed by optical microscopy and Raman spectroscopy.<br>
Results Cetylpyridinium chloride-graphene oxide-coated surfaces showed a significant reduction in bacterial viability compared with phosphate-buffered saline, ethanol, and cetylpyridinium chloride-only controls. Antibacterial effects were maintained after rinsing and air-drying on both composite resin and titanium surfaces. Raman spectroscopy confirmed the persistence of characteristic graphene oxide bands after washing, indicating stable retention of the coating on the material surfaces.<br>
Conclusions Cetylpyridinium chloride–graphene oxide coatings demonstrate sustained surface-associated antibacterial activity against key cariogenic and periodontal pathogens and remain stably adhered to common dental restorative and implant materials after washing. These findings suggest that cetylpyridinium chloride–graphene oxide coatings may serve as a durable contact-active surface modification strategy to reduce biofilm formation associated with dental caries and peri-implantitis.
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en-aut-name=Shinoda-ItoYuki
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en-aut-name=OmoriKazuhiro
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en-aut-name=TakashibaShogo
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en-affil=Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, Field of Medical Development, Okayama University
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, 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
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology - Periodontal Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology - Periodontal Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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affil-num=8
en-affil=Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, Okayama University
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affil-num=9
en-affil=Department of Pathophysiology - Periodontal Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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en-keyword=Wash-resistant antibacterial coating
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start-page=831
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dt-pub=20260114
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kn-title=Porphyromonas gingivalis Vesicles Control Osteoclast–Macrophage Lineage Fate
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kn-abstract=Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), a keystone pathogen of chronic periodontitis, releases outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) that act as nanoscale vehicles to disseminate virulence factors within periodontal tissues and systemically beyond the oral cavity. Although Pg-OMVs are increasingly recognized as critical mediators of host–pathogen interactions, their effects on the differentiation and function of monocyte–macrophage/osteoclast lineage cells remain unclear. Here, we examined the impact of Pg-OMVs on the differentiation of RAW264.7 monocyte/macrophage-like cells into osteoclasts (OC) and/or macrophages (MΦ) in the presence of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL). OMVs were isolated from Pg W83 and applied to RANKL-primed RAW264.7 cells using three distinct stimulation schedules: (1) simultaneous treatment with Pg-OMVs and RANKL at Day 0; (2) RANKL priming at Day 0 followed by Pg-OMV stimulation at Day 1; and (3) RANKL priming at Day 0 followed by Pg-OMV stimulation at Day 3. In all schedules, cells were cultured for 7 days from the initial RANKL exposure. Remarkably, simultaneous exposure to Pg-OMVs and RANKL (Schedule 1) markedly suppressed osteoclastogenesis (OC-genesis) while promoting M1 macrophage polarization. In contrast, delayed Pg-OMV stimulation of RANKL-primed cells (Schedules 2 and 3) significantly enhanced OC-genesis while reducing M1 polarization. These schedule-dependent effects were consistent with altered expression of osteoclastogenic markers, including dc-stamp, oc-stamp, nfatc1, and acp5. Importantly, a monoclonal antibody against OC-STAMP counteracted the Pg-OMV-induced upregulation of OC-genesis in Schedules 2 and 3. Furthermore, levels of Pg-OMV phagocytosis were inversely correlated with osteoclast formation. Finally, co-stimulation with RANKL and Pg-OMVs (Schedule 1) enhanced macrophage migratory capacity, whereas delayed stimulation with Pg-OMVs (Schedules 2 and 3) did not. Collectively, these findings indicate that Pg-OMVs exert stage-specific effects on the OC/MΦ lineage: stimulation at early stages of RANKL priming suppresses OC-genesis and promotes M1 polarization, whereas stimulation at later stages enhances OC-genesis without inducing M1 differentiation. Thus, Pg-OMVs may critically influence the fate of the OC/MΦ unit in periodontal lesions, contributing to disease progression and tissue destruction.
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kn-title=体系化を目指して割合の考えを深める比の授業
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kn-abstract=〇本研究の目的は， 小学校算数科における比の授業実践を通して，児童自らが割合の考えを発展的・統合的に考察して深めることにある．第６学年「比とその利用」の学習までに学んだ既習の割合の考えと新規の比の考えを統合的・発展的に考察することで割合の考えは深まり，体系化する．しかし，割合と比を別々の概念として捉えてしまい，体系化が図られていない状況にある．比はＡ：Ｂ，割合はＡ／Ｂと表現方法は違うものの，両者は２つの数量の関係を表す場合，「一方を基準にして，もう一方はどんな大きさになるかを捉える」ことは本質に同じである．本実践を通して，児童自らが創造的数学力を発揮し，個の自立的な考えを集団での協働的な振り返り活動を通して割合と比を関連付け，統合的・発展的に考察することで，割合と比の概念は融合され，体系化が図られるという示唆を得た．
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affil-num=1
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kn-title=CXCR2-Dependent Infiltration of Tumor-Associated Neutrophils Is Linked to Enhanced CD8+ T Cell Effector Function and Reduced Lung Metastasis in 4T1 Breast Cancer
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kn-abstract=Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by prominent neutrophil infiltration; however, its significance remains controversial. Here, we investigated the role of neutrophil chemoattractant receptors in TNBC progression and metastasis. In contrast to wild-type (WT), Fpr1−/−, and Fpr2−/− mice, neutrophils were almost completely absent in 4T1 tumors from Cxcr2−/− mice, indicating a dominant role for CXCR2 in the recruitment of tumor-associated neutrophils, leading us to use Cxcr2−/− mice for further studies. Primary tumor growth was comparable between WT and Cxcr2−/− mice, whereas lung metastasis was significantly increased in Cxcr2−/− mice, with reduced expression of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and cytotoxic molecules, including granzyme B and perforin, in primary tumors and metastatic lungs of Cxcr2−/− mice. In vitro, WT, but not Cxcr2−/−, neutrophils enhanced CD8+ T cell activation, partly via ICAM-1, and directly induced tumor cell death, supporting their anti-tumor function. To assess clinical relevance, transcriptomic data were analyzed. High neutrophil infiltration combined with elevated CXCR2 expression, and to a lesser extent CXCR1 expression, was associated with improved prognosis in patients with basal-like BC that largely overlaps with TNBC. Collectively, these findings suggest that CXCR2-mediated neutrophil recruitment exerts protective, anti-tumor effects and may represent a new prognostic marker for TNBC patients.
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affil-num=8
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kn-abstract=Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium that inhabits the gastric mucosa, with a global prevalence in humans of approximately 40%. It is likely the cause of 90% of gastric cancer (GC) cases and thus considered the most prominent driver of GC development. However, during gastric mucosal atrophy, other bacteria such as nitrate-reducing bacteria (NRB) also proliferate. In this study, we isolated NRB from patients with gastritis and GC to examine their effects on the epithelial cell cycle and production of various cytokines in monocytic cell lines. Bacterial counts (excluding H. pylori and NRB) increased with the progression of gastric mucosal atrophy and were significantly higher in patients with GC. Gastric epithelial cell lines were stimulated with isolated NRB, and the proportion of cells in each cell cycle was measured. Strains from patients with open-type gastritis progressed more rapidly through cell cycles than those from patients with GC. NRB isolated from gastric cancer had high nitrate-reducing activity. Thus, NRB may contribute to GC progression during H. pylori-induced carcinogenesis. Therefore, evaluating gastric atrophy and microbiota may be important for managing the risk of GC.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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kn-abstract=Salinity enhances apoplastic flow, resulting in an increment of Na+ uptake and a lower K+/Na+ ratio. Salicylic acid (SA) plays an important role in improving salinity tolerance in plants. The effect of exogenous SA on apoplastic flow in salt-treated rice seedlings was studied using an apoplastic tracer, 8-hydroxy-1,3,6-pyrenetrisulphonic acid (PTS) in light. Application of NaCl at 25 mM to the hydroponic solution significantly increased PTS uptake, while 25 mM NaCl did not affect seedling growth. Application of 25 mM NaNO3 increased PTS uptake to the same degree. Salinity significantly increased sodium (Na+) content but had no significant effect on potassium (K+) content, resulting in a lower K+/Na+ ratio. The application of SA at 0.05 mM and 0.1 mM to the hydroponic solution reduced Na-enhanced PTS uptake. Salicylic acid at 0.05 mM and 0.1 mM significantly reduced Na+ content and slightly increased K+ content in the shoots of rice seedlings, resulting in a higher K+/Na+ ratio. However, SA at up to 0.1 mM did not increase SA contents in shoots under salt stress. These results suggest that exogenous SA reduces Na+ uptake by suppressing Na+-enhanced apoplastic flow in rice seedlings. These findings provide insight into modulation of Na+ transport pathways from roots to shoots by SA and may allow us to utilize brackish water for rice cultivation and to improve salt-tolerant rice through suppression of salt-enhanced apoplastic flow by chemicals such as salicylic acid.
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affil-num=9
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en-keyword=Apoplastic flow
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kn-title=Stability and distribution of dense hydrous magnesium silicates in the mantle transition zone under low water activity conditions
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kn-abstract=Water plays a central role in controlling the physical and chemical properties of Earth’s deep interior. It remains uncertain how water is stored in subducting slabs within the mantle transition zone, between depths of about 410 and 660 kilometers, and whether dense hydrous magnesium silicates act as major water carriers to greater depths. Here we report high-pressure and high-temperature laboratory experiments on the Mg-Si-H system at pressures of 16 and 21.5 GPa and a temperature of 1400 K to evaluate hydrous phase stability under transition zone conditions. We find that when bulk water content is below 1.22 wt%, H2O is predominantly incorporated into wadsleyite and ringwoodite rather than forming dense hydrous magnesium silicates. Because estimated water contents in subducted oceanic slabs are typically lower than one weight percent, formation of these silicates is unlikely, suggesting that the mantle transition zone may restrict large scale water transport into the lower mantle.
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kn-title=Rho kinase and RND3 regulate the direct effect of estradiol-17β on oviductal tonus
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kn-abstract=Ensuring the timely transport of gametes and embryos within the oviduct is essential for the successful establishment of pregnancy. This study investigated the direct effect of estradiol-17β (E2) on bovine oviductal contractility and the differences in responsiveness to E2 during the estrous cycle. Bovine isthmic tissues from four estrous stages were analyzed using the Magnus method to assess contractile responses to E2 and related reagents. Protein expression of G-protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER1) and components of the RhoA/Rho kinase (ROCK) signaling pathway were also evaluated. E2 and a GPER1 agonist significantly increased oviductal tonus at 1–4 days after ovulation. This effect was significantly suppressed by treatment with a GPER1 antagonist and a ROCK inhibitor. At 1–4 days after ovulation, both ROCK II expression and ROCK activity were elevated. E2 also enhanced phosphorylation of myosin phosphatase targeting subunit 1 (MYPT1) and myosin light chain (MLC), key downstream targets of ROCK. Before ovulation, when endogenous E2 levels peak, the expression of RND3—a ROCK inhibitor—was upregulated. The application of an RND inhibitor restored E2 responsiveness in oviductal tonus, ROCK activity, and the phosphorylation of MYPT1 and MLC in oviductal tissues before ovulation. These findings suggest that E2 directly increases oviductal tonus via GPER1 and ROCK/MYPT1/MLC activation at 1–4 days after ovulation. Differences in oviductal responsiveness to E2 during the estrous cycle appear to be mediated by the expression of ROCK and RND3. This mechanism can enable sperm transport within the oviduct at an appropriate time.
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kn-title=A Self-Adaptive Framework for Deploying Machine Learning Systems Without Ground-Truth Data at Runtime
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kn-abstract=In recent years, the practical application of machine learning technology has rapidly progressed, accelerating its adoption across various fields. In this context, studies into the effective operation of machine learning systems in real-world environments have become essential. In actual operational settings, the distribution of input data often changes over time, leading to a significant decline in the predictive performance of models. Additionally, the lack of ground-truth data for test data during operation can sometimes make adaptation through retraining difficult. This study proposes a framework that autonomously adapts to changes in input data distribution, even in environments where ground-truth data for test data is unavailable during operation. This framework analyzes the distribution of input data and selects the appropriate predictive model based on the state of the distribution. To ensure optimal model selection, the framework employs two complementary approaches: 1) dynamically switching between multiple pre-trained models with different feature sets according to environmental changes and 2) building ensemble models based on the distribution of the test data. These approaches enable the framework to autonomously adapt to shifts in data distribution, even in operational settings where ground-truth data is unavailable. Evaluation experiments using both simulated and real-world data assessed the predictive performance of the proposed method through metrics such as R2, RMSE, and MAE. Compared to conventional single model predictions, the proposed method consistently demonstrated higher accuracy. These results indicate that the proposed approach effectively adapts to data distribution shifts in operational environments where ground-truth data is unavailable.
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en-aut-name=TsuchiyaTatsuhiro
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University
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en-keyword=Self-adaptive systems
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kn-title=Regulation of brain-specific kinases 1 and 2 (BRSK1/2) by Ca2+/calmodulin
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kn-abstract=We conducted a genome-wide calmodulin (CaM) interaction screening of 462 GST-fused human protein kinases to identify novel CaM-dependent protein kinases (CaMKs). In addition to known CaMKs, including myosin light chain kinases, CaMK2γ, and death-associated kinase 2, we identified the brain-specific protein kinase 2 (BRSK2, also known as SAD-A) as a novel CaM interactant. Proximity biotinylation and CaM–sepharose chromatography assays revealed that rat BRSK isoforms (BRSK1/2) interact with CaM in a Ca2+-dependent manner in vitro. We found that CaM suppresses the activation-loop phosphorylation of BRSK1 (at Thr189) and BRSK2 (at Thr175) by liver kinase B1 (LKB1), an activating kinase, in a Ca2+-dependent manner (IC50 of ∼7 µM), thereby inhibiting BRSK activation. LKB1-catalyzed phosphorylation of the catalytic domain mutant of BRSK1 (residues 1–294) at Thr189 was suppressed by the addition of Ca2+/CaM, consistent with direct CaM binding of the kinase domain, as well as wild-type BRSK1. We confirmed that the LKB1 activity was not directly suppressed by Ca2+/CaM, supporting the hypothesis that the direct interaction of Ca2+/CaM with the kinase domain blocks the phosphorylation/activation of BRSK1/2 by LKB1. The kinase activity and PP2Cα-catalyzed dephosphorylation of LKB1-phosphorylated BRSK1 were not altered by Ca2+/CaM, although it was demonstrated to bind to Ca2+/CaM like that of unphosphorylated BRSK1. This unrecognized mechanism of BRSK1/2 regulation, involving the direct role of Ca2+/CaM binding, which inhibits phosphorylation/activation by LKB1, may open a new Ca2+ signal transduction pathway in neurons.
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en-aut-name=BrunAnna R.
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en-aut-name=TakezakiUryu
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en-aut-name=YamauchiHaruki
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en-aut-name=OhtsukaSatomi
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en-aut-name=TokumitsuHiroshi
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Applied Cell Biology, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=7
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affil-num=8
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affil-num=9
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kn-title=An electric field temporarily strengthens zirconia ceramics
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kn-abstract=By applying an electric field to yttria-stabilized zirconia (8YSZ) equipped with an inert electrode, oxide ions are localized near the positive electrode, causing it to expand. When polarization was performed under different conditions, it was possible to strengthen the material to 1.5 times that of an untreated sample. The lattice constant of the positive electrode surface after polarization was larger than before polarization. When the Vickers hardness of the positive electrode surface was measured by changing the test load, the smaller the load, the higher the hardness value. Polarization caused oxide ions to move near the positive electrode, filling in the defects and generating an expanded layer with a large lattice constant. It is believed that this was subjected to compressive stress from the bulk layer, which had not changed in volume, resulting in an increase in strength.
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en-aut-name=ShimizuTakahiro
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en-aut-name=NishiyamaMitsuru
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en-aut-name=KondoShinya
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en-aut-name=TeranishiTakashi
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=2
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
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kn-title=From localized 4f electrons to anisotropic exchange interactions in ferromagnetic CeRh6Ge4
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kn-abstract=CeRh6Ge4 is a cerium-based ferromagnetic material exhibiting a quantum critical behavior under pressure. We derive effective exchange interactions, using the framework of density functional theory combined with dynamical mean-field theory. Our results reveal that the nearest-neighbor ferromagnetic interaction along the c axis is isotropic in spin space, leading to a formation of spin chains. On the other hand, the inter-chain coupling is highly anisotropic: The in-plane moment weakly interacts ferromagnetically in the a–b plane to stabilize the ferromagnetic state, whereas the z-component couples antiferromagnetically, contributing to its destabilization. The magnetic anisotropy of the interchain interactions as well as of the local 4f wavefunctions characterizes the magnetic properties underlying the ferromagnetic transition and the quantum critical behavior in CeRh6Ge4.
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en-aut-name=KirikoshiAkimitsu
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en-aut-name=JeschkeHarald O.
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ORCID=

en-aut-name=OtsukiJunya
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affil-num=1
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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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affil-num=4
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en-title=A Study on Water Pollution by Persistent Organic Pollutants（PFOS・PFOA）: Focused on Duty of Care in Transactions.
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en-aut-name=TsujiH.
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en-title=The Possibility of a Japanese Approach to Standards of Judicial Review
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en-aut-name=ItoT.
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ORCID=

affil-num=1
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dt-pub=20260318
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kn-subject=
en-title=A Study on the Consequences of Invalid Election Results under Article 251 of the Public Offices Election Act
kn-title=公職選挙法251条（当選人本人の選挙犯罪）による当選無効の結果に関する一考察 ― 最三小判令和５年12月12日民集77巻９号2229頁を契機として―
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en-aut-name=FukushigeS.
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dt-accepted=
dt-pub-year=2026
dt-pub=20260328
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kn-subject=
en-title=How Can School Counselors Contribute to Developmentally Supportive Student Guidance: An Examination of Support Expansion Through the Use of Planning Sheets
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en-abstract=　In the revised Guidelines for Student Guidance (2022), the importance of developmentally supportive student guidance, which aims to foster the growth of all students, is clearly emphasized. However, many challenges to its implementation have been identified in school settings, including teachers’ excessive workload and insufficient organizational support systems. Moreover, the support provided by school counselors (SCs) has not yet been sufficiently developed. Therefore, this study examined the potential for expanding SCs’ support in developmentally supportive student guidance by reviewing its current status and challenges. Furthermore, through a reanalysis of a practical case using the Planning Sheet (Hara et al., 2024), the study explored the usefulness of this framework in enabling SCs and schools to share educational goals and collaboratively plan their support activities.
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en-aut-name=MISAWARyo
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en-aut-name=AOKITazuko
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en-title=Preliminary Consideration on the Introduction of Philosophical Thinking into Special Needs Education: A Methodological Framework Based on the Concepts of Duration, Becoming, and Diffraction
kn-title=特別支援教育への哲学的思考導入についての予備的考察 持続・生成変化・回折の考え方に基づく方法的枠組みの試案
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en-abstract=This paper presents a theoretical and methodological examination aimed at introducing philosophical thinking into the practice of special needs education in response to contemporary challenges in the field. As its theoretical foundation, the study outlines Bergson’ s theory of memory, Deleuze and Guattari’ s philosophy of becoming, Barad’ s diffractive methodology, and Blom’ s diffractive ethnography. Building upon these theories, it proposes a methodological framework that adopts three interrelated analytical perspectives—“material-discursive practices,” “duration,” and “becoming”—for reading and interpreting educational practices. These perspectives, situated within the paradigm of post-qualitative research, make it possible to understand educational events as relational and processual phenomena rather than fixed outcomes. Future issues include the theoretical integration of the three lenses, clarification of the distinctions between diffractive methodology and diffractive ethnography, and refinement of analytical methods for connecting multiple practice episodes.
kn-abstract=　本稿は，現代の特別支援教育の課題から，特別支援教育実践に哲学的思考を導入するための理論的・方法的検討を行うものである。まず，理論基盤として，ベルクソンの「記憶理論」，ドゥルーズ＆ガタリの「生成変化の哲学」，Baradの「回折的方法論」，Blomの「回折的エスノグラフィー」について概説した。そして，理論基盤を基に方法的枠組みとして，「物質－言説的実践」，「持続」，「生成変化」の三つの視点を教育実践を読み解くための相互補完的な分析視点として採用することを提案した。これらの視点は，ポスト質的研究として，出来事を関係的・過程的に捉えることを可能にするものである。今後の課題として，三つのレンズ間の理論的整理，回折的方法論と回折的エスノグラフィーの差異化，および複数の実践エピソードを接続して描くための分析手法の精緻化が挙げられた。
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en-affil=Hyogo University of Teacher Education
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en-title=Designing an Educational Model and Assessing Outcomes for the Graduate Course “Leadership and SDGs” New Directions in Leadership Education through Theory Learning, Peer Review, and Reflective Practice
kn-title=大学院共通科目『リーダーシップとSDGs』の教育モデル構築と成果分析 理論学習・ピアレビュー・省察活動によるリーダーシップ教育の新展開
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en-abstract=Okayama University's graduate school has developed and implemented a core course, “Leadership and SDGs,” to foster leadership among graduate students. The course focuses on the development of leaders who can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and combines theoretical study, peer review, reflective practice, and group discussion to encourage mutual learning and self-growth among students. By analyzing learning outcomes across different departments, the study demonstrates that reflective, theory-based learning and collaborative critique activities effectively deepen leadership understanding and personal development. This research clarifies the significance of building and continuously improving an educational model that integrates academic theory and practical activities.
kn-abstract=　岡山大学大学院では、博士課程人材のリーダーシップ育成に向け、共通科目『リーダーシップとSDGs』を設計・実践している。本科目はSDGsに貢献するリーダー育成に主眼を置き、理論学習・ピアレビュー・省察・グループディスカッション等の手法を組み合わせ、学生同士の学び合い・自己成長の促進を目的としている。本稿では、学部・研究科ごとに学習成果を分析し、理論に基づく省察的学びと協働的な批評活動がリーダーシップ理解や成長に有用であることを明らかにした。本研究は、学術的理論と実践的活動を織り交ぜたモデル構築と、その継続的改善の意義を示している。
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en-title=Tier 1 Support of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) in the High School Division of a Special Needs School for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Implementation and Effects of a Campaign-Based Approach
kn-title=知的障害高等特別支援学校における SWPBS 第１層支援 ―キャンペーン方式の導入とその効果―
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en-abstract=This study examined the effects of a campaign-based intervention implemented as Tier 1 support within School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS). It took place at a public upper secondary school for students with mild intellectual disabilities. A “Thank-You Campaign” was conducted with 24 students in one grade level. The frequency of predefined target behaviors was analyzed using AB design with follow-ups. A social validity questionnaire was also administered to six teachers of the same grade. Results showed that both the frequency of the target behaviors and the percentage of students engaging in those behaviors increased after the campaign. These increases remained above baseline levels for a certain period after the campaign ended. The intervention also demonstrated a moderate degree of social validity. These findings suggest that campaign-based approaches can be a useful form of Tier 1 support in SWPBS for students with mild intellectual disabilities at the upper secondary level.
kn-abstract=　本研究は，軽度知的障害のある後期中等教育段階の公立知的障害高等特別支援学校において，SWPBS 第1層支援としてキャンペーン方式の支援を実施し，その効果検証を行った。方法としては，Ｘ学年生徒24名に対して挨拶行動の促進を狙ったキャンペーンを実施し，目標行動の生起数についてABフォローアップデザインを用いて検討した。また，Ｘ学年教員6名に対し，社会的妥当性を評価するアンケートを実施した。その結果，キャンペーンの介入直後に目標行動の生起数および目標行動に従事した生徒の割合の増加が見られ，キャンペーン終了後もベースラインと比較した増加が一定期間確認された。また，一定程度の社会的妥当性も確認できた。
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en-title=Examining a Practical Case of Learning for Community Development –Focusing on the Changes in Awareness of Junior High School Students During Integrated Studies–
kn-title=町づくりを考える実践事例の検討 ―総合的な学習の時間を通じた中学生の意識変化に着目して―
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en-abstract= This study aims to clarify the effects of junior high school students planning community development through collaboration and interaction with others, and the changes in learners that arise from the results of such practice. It also examines how interactions with others, which are emphasized in dialogic learning, can be applied to junior high school practice and what form this should take. The goal of this practice is to foster a change in students' awareness of their town by having them interpret the future and nature of the town from various perspectives in relation to their interactions with others, and consider sustainable ways of living in the town and forming relationships as their own concern. As a result of the practice, students experienced changes in their perspectives and awareness regarding the town and were able to think about the regional issues involved in town development as their own concern.
kn-abstract=　本研究は，中学校総合的な学習の時間における町づくりにおいて，他者との協働や相互作用を通じて町づくりを構想し，実践の結果生じた学習者の変化からその効果を明らかにすることを目的としている。また，対話的な学びで重視される他者との相互作用を，中学校の実践に落とし込み，そのあり方についても検討する。本実践のねらいは，多様な視点から町の将来の姿やあり方を人との関わりについて読み解き，持続可能な町のあり方について自分事に引き寄せて考えることで，町に対する意識の変化を促すことにある。実践の結果，学習者の町に対する見方や考え方の意識変化が引き起こされ，町づくりの持つ地域課題について自分事に引き寄せて思考することができた。
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en-title=Study on Developing High School Civics Lesson Plan Aimed at Improving Understanding of Constitutionalism: Depending on “We the People” of the Center for Civic Education
kn-title=立憲主義に対する認識の改善を目指した高等学校公民科の授業開発研究 ―米国公民教育センター開発『我ら合衆国人民』を手がかりにして―
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en-abstract=This study aims to develop practicable lessons for high school civics classes that foster an understanding of constitutionalism as the foundation for grasping the Constitution. Traditional Japanese social studies education focused on understanding the Constitution's fundamental principles—popular sovereignty, respect for basic human rights, and pacifism. But, recently, the concept of constitutionalism has gained attention as a means to help students understand what a constitution fundamentally is, and it is now described in textbooks. This study proposes a lesson plan designed to help students appropriately grasp the concept of constitutionalism. In making the lesson plan, we referenced the long-used “We the People” program developed by the Center for Civic Education in U.S. We adapted materials originally created based on the historical context of the United States to fit the Japanese context, utilizing parts of this program.
kn-abstract=　本研究は、憲法理解の基本としての立憲主義に対する認識形成を目標とする、高等学校公民科で実践可能な授業の開発を目指したものである。従来の日本の社会科教育においては、憲法理解は日本国憲法の基本原則である国民主権、基本的人権の尊重、平和主義の理解を基本としていたが、近年、そもそも憲法とは何かを理解させるために、立憲主義の概念が注目されるようになり、教科書にも記述されている。本研究は、そのような立憲主義という概念について生徒に適切に理解させることを目指した授業の提案をしようとするものである。授業計画作成にあたっては、米国の公民教育センターが開発し、長年活用されている『我ら合衆国人民（原題 We the People）』を参照し、その一部を活用し、米国の歴史的背景に基づいて作られた教材を、日本の文脈にそって改変した。
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en-title=Methods for Implementing Legal Education in Social Studies to Foster Understanding of Criminal Law Through Developing Junior High School Social Studies Lessons Incorporating Mock Trials
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en-abstract=This study focuses on developing junior high school social studies lessons incorporating mock trials to enhance understanding of criminal law. Legal education in Japanese social studies has traditionally centered on constitutional studies, with very few opportunities to learn about other laws. Given this situation, recent years have seen the development of legal education lessons covering civil law, criminal law, and other areas. Meanwhile, since the introduction of the lay judge system, the development and implementation of social studies lessons incorporating mock trials have become commonplace, and it is no longer unusual for criminal cases to be addressed in social studies classes. This study examines the characteristics and challenges of conventional mock trial-based lessons and aims to develop a junior high school social studies lesson that helps students grasp the significance of criminal law.
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en-title=Practical Issues on Differences in Hours of Attendance as Seen in an Interview of Initial Appointment Child Care Teachers
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en-abstract=In this paper, we examined practical issues and responses through interviews with novice childcare teachers with a focus on the differences in the length of kindergarteners' attendance time, which characterizes certified childcare centers. As a result, it became obvious that childcare teachers were aware of eight challenges. In addition to the challenge with respect to the “development of childcare ensuring the continuity of play” described in the “Guidelines for Education and Childcare for Certified Childcare Centers,” furthermore, a new challenge regarding “understanding of kindergarteners in consideration of their various attendance time and lifestyles” not described in it was identified. Differences in attendance time due to certification classification inevitably lead to differences in time schedules, locations, and groups during certified childcare centers life. Therefore, in order to clarify what common experiences should be established in certified childcare centers life, what differences in experience should be utilized, and what kind of childcare should be practiced based on the goals set by childcare teachers, a future challenge is to collect and organize good practice examples that have been accumulated so far in certified nurseries and to clarify indicators.
kn-abstract=　本論では，幼保連携型認定こども園の特徴である園児の在園時間の違いに焦点を当て，初任保育教諭への面接調査により実践上の課題と対応について検討した。その結果，保育教諭が８つの課題を認識していることが明らかになった。また，『幼保連携型認定こども園教育・保育要領』に記述されている「遊びの連続性を保障する保育の展開」に関する課題に加えて，記述されていない「多様な在園時間や生活形態を考慮した園児理解」に関する新たな課題が見出された。認定区分による在園時間の違いは園生活における時間的スケジュールや場所，集団の違いを余儀なくされる。そのため，保育教諭が設定するねらいに基づいた園生活で何を共通経験とすべき内容として設定し，何を経験差として活かし，どのような保育を実践するか明確にすべく，これまで認定こども園で積み重ねられてきた好実践例を集積・整理し，指標を明示することが今後の課題である。
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en-affil=Faculty of Education, Graduate School of Science, Okayama University
kn-affil=岡山大学学術研究院教育学域
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dt-accepted=
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en-title=A Study on the Involvement of Community Wind Bands in the Community Development of Wind Band Activities; Can Community Wind Bands Serve as Key Supporters in Community Development of Club Activities?
kn-title=吹奏楽活動の地域展開における市民吹奏楽団の関わりに関する研究 ―市民吹奏楽団は地域展開の担い手になり得るか―
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en-abstract=In the community development of wind band activities, the shortage of instructors and rehearsal spaces has become an urgent issue. This study investigates whether community wind bands can serve as key supporters of community development of children’ s wind band activities progresses. Based on interviews with 20 community wind bands in Okayama Prefecture and text mining analysis, the study revealed differences in their awareness toward community development of club activities. More proactive bands tended to view providing musical instruction to children and engaging in joint activities positively. On the other hand, concerns about instructional skills, time constraints, and the burden of responsibility were identified as potential obstacles. Furthermore, the findings suggest that utilizing public school facilities could help address the issues of rehearsal space and financial constraints faced by community wind bands. However, disparities among municipalities were also found in the actual implementation of public school facility use systems.
kn-abstract=　吹奏楽活動の地域展開（以下、地域展開）において、指導者や活動場所の不足は喫緊の課題である。本研究は、地域展開が進む中で、市民吹奏楽団が地域の子ども達の吹奏楽活動を支える担い手となり得るかを調査・検討した。岡山県内の市民吹奏楽団20 団体への聞き取り調査とテキストマイニング分析の結果、地域展開への意識には差がみられ、積極的な団体では子ども達の演奏指導や合同での活動を肯定的に捉える傾向が確認された。一方で、指導技術や時間的制約、責任負担への不安が障壁となっている可能性が示唆された。また、市民吹奏楽団が抱える活動場所や財政的な課題に対して公立学校施設の活用がその解決に寄与し得る可能性が示唆された。一方で、公立学校の施設開放については、実際の制度運用において自治体間の格差が存在することが明らかとなった。
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en-affil=Center for Teacher Education and Development、Okayama University
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kn-keyword=地域展開 (community development of club activities)
en-keyword=市民吹奏楽団 (community wind band)
kn-keyword=市民吹奏楽団 (community wind band)
en-keyword=地域クラブ活動 (regional club activities)
kn-keyword=地域クラブ活動 (regional club activities)
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en-title=Developing Lesson Plan for Global Citizenship Education in Junior High School Music Education through Japan-Korea Music Cultural Exchange: Based on Research Findings from an Internship at APCEIU
kn-title=日韓の音楽文化交流を通した中学校音楽科におけるグローバル・シティズンシップ教育の構想 ―APCEIUでのインターンシップにおける調査の成果に基づいて―
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en-abstract=This paper proposes a Global Citizenship Education program for junior high school music classes. The program aims to promote mutual understanding by having students examine the musical cultures of Japan and Korea, identifying their cultural differences and commonalities. In designing the program, author Konishi drew upon methods of GCED being implemented in Korea, identified through field research conducted during a roughly one-month internship at APCEIU (Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding) in Seoul, Korea. The developed program focused on percussion instruments from both Japan and Korea. By comparing these instruments, students identified cultural differences between the two countries. The program then aimed to deepen students' understanding of cultural diversity and the unique value of each country's culture, while also helping them recognize the historical background underlying each nation's musical culture and accept these differences.
kn-abstract=　本論文は、中学校音楽科において、日本と韓国の音楽文化を取り上げて、互いの文化の違いや共通性を捉えさせたうえで相互理解を促進する、グルーバル・シティズンシップ教育（以下、GCED と表記）プログラムを構想しようとするものである。プログラムの構想の際には、筆者である小西が、韓国のソウルのAPCEIU（アジア太平洋国際理解教育センター）で行なった約一か月間のインターンシップの間の実地調査で把握した、韓国で展開されているGCED の方法を参考にした。開発プログラムでは、日韓両国の打楽器を取り上げて、その比較から互いの文化の違いを捉えさせたうえで、違いを受け入れながら、それぞれの国の音楽文化の根底にある歴史的背景に気づかせたうえで、文化の多様性や両国の文化の固有の価値に対する理解を深めることを目指した。
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kn-keyword=音楽科 (Music Education)
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dt-pub-year=2026
dt-pub=20260328
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en-title=Summer Climate around Germany and the German Lied “Im Frühling” (In Spring) by F. Schubert: A Report of an Interdisciplinary Lesson Practice at the University Leading to the Understanding of Heterogeneous Others
kn-title=ドイツ付近の夏の気候とシューベルトの歌曲《春に》 異質な他者との出会いを促す大学での学際的授業の報告
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en-abstract=An interdisciplinary lesson practice for the university students leading to the understanding of heterogeneous others was made on a topic of summer climate and the seasonal feeling around Germany, as a continuing study of Kato et al. (2025). In the lesson practice, details of the climate and seasonal cycle around Germany were firstly explained and the German lied “Im Frühling” (In spring) composed by F. Schubert was appreciated, paying attention to how the scenes and emotions expressed by the lyrics “all summer long” in the 3rd verse of this song might differ whether we imagine the climate around Germany or that around Japan. It seems that the present activity provided an opportunity for the students to perceive the climate environments and seasonal feelings quite different from those familiar to them . However, how to explore the appreciation activities that focus also on the musical expression itself of that song is an interesting remaining problem, in order for the students to capture the summer scenery and emotions which Schubert himself imagined.
kn-abstract=　「異質な他者」への出会いを促す授業例の更なる蓄積のため，ドイツ付近の「夏」の気候と季節感に注目した教科横断的な授業を大学で実践した。授業では，ドイツ付近の気候と季節サイクルの中での「夏」の特徴を把握すると共に，シューベルトの歌曲《春に》を鑑賞した。《春に》の3 番の「夏の間じゅう，ずっと」という歌詞で歌われている情景や情感が，ドイツ付近と日本付近を想定した場合にどう違い得るか，に関する受講生の記述を分析した。その結果，日本の夏の高温多湿な環境からは原詩の情感そのものが成立し難いと感じた学生もいるなど，本実践は，自分たちの「当たり前」とは異なる気候や季節感にも目を向ける機会になり得たといえる。一方，日本とはかなり違う気候背景の中でシューベルトが思い描いたであろう情景・心情に授業で深く迫るための，音楽表現自体への踏み込み方についても，今後検討する必要性が示唆された。
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affil-num=2
en-affil=Faculty of Education, Okayama University
kn-affil=岡山大学学術研究院教育学域

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en-affil=Faculty of Education, Gufu Shotoku Gakuen University (Former affiliation)
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dt-pub-year=2026
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en-title=Analysis of Factors Contributing to Confusion Regarding Left-Right Understanding of Convex Lens Images —Proposals for Inquiry-Based Learning Based on Textbook Analysis and Teacher Questionnaire—
kn-title=凸レンズの像の左右理解に関する混乱の要因分析 教科書分析と教員アンケートによる探究的な学びへの提案
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en-abstract=This study focused on the confusion students experience regarding the orientation of images during the learning of convex lens in junior high school. It examined the causes of this confusion, identifying insufficient awareness of experimental conditions such as the light source, screen, and observation location. To investigate, the study analyzed changes in the Course of Study for Lower Secondary Schools and textbooks and conducted a questionnaire survey of science teachers. The results revealed that while textbook descriptions have shifted toward specifying the observation location, teaching methods among teachers vary, causing confusion of students. To address these issues, a 3D-printed teaching material was developed that naturally fixes the observation viewpoint. Its effectiveness was examined through teacher training. This material was found to be effective in promoting students' intuitive understanding and bringing inquiry-based learning.
kn-abstract=　本研究は、中学校理科の凸レンズ学習で生徒が像の向きに抱く混乱に着目した。その要因を、光源・スクリーン・観察場所といった実験条件が十分に意識されてこなかった点にあると考察し、学習指導要領と教科書の変遷分析、および現職教員へのアンケート調査を実施した。その結果、教科書の記述は観察場所を指定する方向へ変化しているものの、現場教員の指導法にはばらつきがあり、生徒の混乱を招く一因となっていることを明らかにした。これらの課題解決のため、観察視点を自然に固定できる3D プリンタ製教材を開発し、教員研修でその有効性を検討した。本教材は生徒の直感的理解を促し、探究的な学びを引き出す上で有効であることが示唆された。
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affil-num=1
en-affil=Faculty of Education, Okayama University
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en-affil=Faculty of Education, Okayama University
kn-affil=岡山大学学術研究院教育学域
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kn-keyword=凸レンズ (Convex lens)
en-keyword=上下左右逆 (the orientation of images)
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en-title=Critical Reading Instruction of Expository Text that Promotes Reflecting: Practice for First-year Student at High School
kn-title=説明的文章の指導における「内省」を促す批判的読み ―高等学校１年生を対象として―
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en-abstract=　Critical reading is an essential skill at present time and is included in government guidelines for teaching. Although recent research on teaching critical reading has been conducted, there have been criticisms that lack of consideration of content value and understanding context within society. There are also calls for critical reading that focuses on the perspective of “reflect” . Therefore, this paper developed a lesson that encourages students not only critically read the text, but also critically consider (reflect on) their own ideas. As a measure to achieve this, incorporated activities such as comparing two teaching materials that contained multiple social perceptions, exchanging opinions from opposing perspectives, writing an evaluation of the materials, and having the students themselves evaluate their own writing (their own reading). Analysis of the students’ writings shows that, while some students didn’ t reach conscious reflection, about 60% of students’ writings showed changes. And then it suggests that the methods used were effective.
kn-abstract=　批判的読みは，現代では欠かせない能力であり，学習指導要領にも明記されている。近年，批判的読みの指導に関する研究がなされているものの，内容的な価値の検討や社会的な文脈のなかで捉えることが希薄だとする指摘や，「反省性」という観点に着目した批判的読みを求める声もある。そこで，本稿では，文章そのものを批判的に読むだけでなく，自身の持っている考えをも批判的に捉える（内省する）ことを促す授業を開発した。その手立てとして，複数の社会認識が存在する二つの教材の読み比べたうえで，対立する立場からの意見交換を行うことや，教材に対する評価の記述，その記述（自己の読み）を学習者自身が評価するといった活動を取り入れた。学習者の記述の分析からは，意識的な内省に至らなかった学習者も見受けられたものの，約６割の学習者の記述には変容が見られ，用いた手立ては効果があったと推測できることを指摘した。
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en-affil=Faculty of Education, Okayama University
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en-keyword=複数テクスト (multiple texts)
kn-keyword=複数テクスト (multiple texts)
en-keyword=「現代の国語」 (“Contemporary Japanese Language”)
kn-keyword=「現代の国語」 (“Contemporary Japanese Language”)
en-keyword=生物多様性 (biodiversity)
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en-title=Preschool Teachers’ Strategies and Practical Challenges in Supporting the School Enrollment of Foreign Children
kn-title=外国人幼児の就学支援における保育士の工夫と実践的課題
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en-abstract=This study aimed to clarify the specific practices and challenges faced by preschool teachers in supporting foreign children at the time of school enrollment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two preschool teachers who had experience in supporting foreign children, and qualitative analysis using SCAT was applied to organize the support provided to both children and their parents. The results revealed that, in terms of language support, teachers utilized visual aids and simplified Japanese, while in cultural support they sought to balance family culture with the culture of the preschool. Regarding developmental support, the importance of fostering non-cognitive skills and collaborating with medical institutions was highlighted. In parent support, participatory involvement and careful explanations were practiced; however, challenges remained in providing institutional information and establishing collaboration with local governments. Based on these findings, it is necessary to establish a regional collaborative system that can provide institutional support for families with multicultural backgrounds, standardize the provision of information, and build practical mechanisms to connect with Japanese language education resources, so that support does not rely solely on the individual efforts of preschool teachers.
kn-abstract=　本研究は，外国人幼児が就学期に直面する困難に対応するため，保育士が行っている具体的な保育実践における支援の工夫と課題を明らかにすることを目的とした。外国人幼児の支援経験を有する保育士2 名に半構造化インタビューを行い，SCAT を用いた質的分析により，幼児および保護者への支援内容を整理した。その結果，言語面では視覚的支援ややさしい日本語を活用し，文化面では家庭文化と日本の園文化の調整が行われていた。発達支援においては，非認知的スキルの育成や医療機関との連携の必要性が指摘された。保護者支援では，参加型の関わりや丁寧な説明が実践されていたが，制度情報の提供や行政との連携には課題が残された。これらの結果を踏まえ，今後は保育士の個別的努力に依存しないためにも，多文化背景をもつ家庭への支援を制度的に支える地域連携体制の整備や，情報提供の標準化，日本語教育資源との接続を図る実践的仕組みの構築が求められる。
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kn-title=Clinicopathological and transcriptomic profiles of 101 patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma/high-grade B-cell lymphoma with double-hit MYC and BCL2 or BCL6 and triple hit
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kn-abstract=Aims: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma/high-grade B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL/HGBCL) with MYC and BCL2 rearrangements (double-hit lymphoma with BCL2, DHL-BCL2) is a mature aggressive B-cell lymphoma that also includes concurrent triple hit with BCL6 translocation (TH). DHL with MYC and BCL6 (DH-BCL6) can also occur. The differences among these three DLBCL/HGBCL subtypes have not yet been definitively determined.<br>
Methods and Results: This study characterized the clinicopathological features and transcriptomic profiles of a series of 101 cases of DLBCL/HGBCL that were subclassified according to MYC, BCL2 and BCL6 FISH data, including cell-of-origin (COO)-like, molecular high-grade (MHG)-like and double-hit/dark-zone (DHIT/DZsig)-like signatures. DLBCL/HGBCL-DH-BCL2 was characterized by higher HGBCL morphology, CD10 positivity, GCB Hans's, GCB COO and MHG molecular subtype. DLBCL/HGBCL-TH had higher LDH levels and worse overall survival. DLBCL/HGBCL-DH-BCL6 had higher MUM1 expression, non-GCB Hans', ABC/Unclassified COO, non-MHG and low DHIT/DZ signatures. Transcriptomic analysis showed that DLBCL/HGBCL-DH-BCL2 and DLBCL/HGBCL-TH were close but separated from DLBCL/HGBCL-DH-BCL6. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) revealed different levels of enrichment between the subtypes.<br>
Conclusions: DLBCL/HGBCL-DH-BCL6 differs from the DLBCL/HGBCL-DH-BCL2, and the DLBCL/HGBCL-TH is associated with the worst survival. Analysis of all three genes of MYC, BCL2 and BCL6 is recommended in the context of DLBCL/HGBCL diagnosis.
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en-affil=Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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en-affil=Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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en-affil=Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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en-affil=Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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en-affil=Department of Molecular Hematopathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Molecular Hematopathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences
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en-affil=Department of Hematology, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
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affil-num=14
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affil-num=18
en-affil=Department of Pathology, University of Yamanashi
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affil-num=21
en-affil=Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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affil-num=22
en-affil=Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University
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en-keyword=MYC
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en-keyword=rearrangements
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kn-title=A real-world comparison of nivolumab plus cabozantinib and pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib focusing on safety outcomes in metastatic renal cell carcinoma: results from the JK-FOOT consortium
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kn-abstract=Purpose Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based combination therapy is a standard first-line treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), with combinations such as nivolumab plus cabozantinib (Nivo + Cabo) and pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib (Pem + Len) demonstrating favorable oncologic outcomes. However, no direct comparisons between these two regimens have been conducted. This study aimed to compare the safety and oncologic outcomes of Nivo + Cabo and Pem + Len in patients with mRCC.<br>
Methods This retrospective study included 185 patients with mRCC treated with Nivo + Cabo (n = 81) or Pem + Len (n = 104) between January 2018 and June 2025 across multiple institutions. The primary outcome was a comparison of treatment-related adverse events (TrAEs). Oncologic outcomes, including objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and overall survival (OS), were compared using one-to-one propensity score matching.<br>
Results Any-grade TrAEs occurred in 90% of patients in the Nivo + Cabo group and 92% in the Pem + Len group (p = 0.6). Severe TrAEs (grade ≥ 3) were more frequent in the Pem + Len group (44%) than in the Nivo + Cabo group (30%, p = 0.048). Tyrosine kinase inhibitor dose reduction and treatment discontinuation rates were similar between groups. In the matched cohort (Nivo + Cabo: n = 74; Pem + Len: n = 74), ORRs were comparable (66% vs. 71%, p = 0.6). With a median follow-up of 17 months, no significant differences were observed in PFS (p = 0.4), CSS (p = 0.9), or OS (p = 0.5).<br>
Conclusions Nivo + Cabo and Pem + Len demonstrated similar oncologic efficacy as first-line treatments for mRCC. However, Pem + Len was associated with more severe TrAEs. Careful toxicity management and shared decision-making are essential when selecting ICI-based combinations.
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affil-num=4
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affil-num=5
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Kawasaki Medical School
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affil-num=10
en-affil=Department of Urology, Hamamatsu Medical University
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affil-num=11
en-affil=Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine
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en-affil=Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine
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affil-num=14
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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en-affil=Department of Urology, Hamamatsu Medical University
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affil-num=20
en-affil=Department of Urology, Kawasaki Medical School
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affil-num=21
en-affil=Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine
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en-keyword=Metastatic renal cell carcinoma
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en-keyword=Immune checkpoint inhibitor
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en-title=Low Temperature Formation of Dense Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Layer Using Hot Isostatic Pressing
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kn-abstract=The sintering conditions using hot isostatic press (HIP) of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) were investigated to obtain a dense YSZ layer at low sintering temperature such as 1000°C for an electrolyte of metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell. It was found that a dense YSZ pellet with relative density of 93% could be obtained under a sintering condition of 1000°C-10 hours with HIP in 195 MPa. On the other hand, in X-ray diffraction analysis of the dense YSZ pellet, peaks of the monoclinic phase were slightly detected in addition to peaks of the cubic phase. From energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis, a small amount of boron was detected in the dense YSZ pellet. It is considered that the YSZ crystalline phase transformation of cubic to monoclinic phase was occurred by the boron diffusion from the diffusion barrier coating of metal foil capsule used for the HIP.
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kn-title=A case of tubulointerstitial nephritis with infiltration of neutrophils and interleukin-17-positive cells associated with Behçet’s disease
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kn-abstract=Behçet’s disease (BD) is a non-infectious inflammatory condition characterized by neutrophilic infiltration. In addition to primary symptoms, including oral and genital ulcers, ocular involvement, and skin lesions, BD can also affect various organs. However, renal involvement, particularly in tubulointerstitial nephritis, has rarely been described. Herein, a rare case of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis in a patient clinically diagnosed with BD is reported. The renal lesion presented with other symptoms of BD and fever, and was considered to be BD-related due to the presence of neutrophilic infiltration and its responsiveness to BD-directed therapy. Alterations in T-helper (Th) 1, Th2, and Th17 cytokine profiles are associated with BD activity. Interleukin (IL)-17 plays a central role in neutrophil activation, and recent studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between IL-17A levels and BD activity. In the present case, elevated serum IL-17A levels and infiltration of IL-17A-positive cells into the renal tissue reflected an active phase of BD and a BD-associated renal lesion.
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en-aut-name=UchidaNaruhiko
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en-aut-name=TanakaKeiko
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en-aut-name=KubotaNatsuki
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en-aut-name=KatsuyamaTakayuki
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en-aut-name=TanabeKatsuyuki
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en-aut-name=UchidaHaruhito A.
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en-aut-name=WadaJun
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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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dt-pub-year=2026
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kn-title=A Cysteine-Specific Cationization Strategy for Versatile Antibody Production against Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
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kn-abstract=Several autoantigens relevant to the immune system, especially those targeted by autoantibodies induced by antitumor responses, tend to be rich in disordered regions and are prone to aggregation. This inherent instability presents significant challenges for the production, purification, and analysis of autoantigens in laboratory settings. Cysteine-specific cationization can effectively solubilize and purify these challenging proteins, allowing the isolation of full-length water-soluble antigens in their denatured state. The purified antigens enable accurate multiplex autoantibody assays using a suspension Luminex bead array platform. However, well-validated positive control antibodies are essential to ensuring precise clinical diagnosis. In this study, we prepared and characterized a panel of control antibodies by immunizing rabbits with cysteine-specific S-cationized antigens. The resulting antibodies predominantly recognized linear epitopes and were highly effective as quality control reagents in autoantibody array assays. Additionally, these antibodies maintained their ability to bind to their native, unmodified intracellular counterparts, highlighting the usefulness of this approach for producing antibodies against intrinsically disordered proteins. Although a modest immune response against the S-cationized modification site was observed, it remained minimal and did not affect the usefulness of the antibodies for assay validation. We propose this versatile cysteine-specific cationization platform for managing unstable proteins rich in disordered regions, supporting antigen production for diagnostics, and antibody development for research and validation purposes.
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en-aut-name=NakashimaDaichi
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en-aut-name=FutamiJunichiro
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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=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=5
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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affil-num=7
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=8
en-affil=Department of Bioscience, Faculty of Life Science, Okayama University of Science
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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=Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University
kn-affil=

affil-num=11
en-affil=Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
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kn-title=PPy‐Coated Wire Actuators for the Micromechanostimulation of Cells: Fabrication and Characterization
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kn-subtitle=
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kn-abstract=Cellular mechanotransduction signals play a crucial role in physiological and pathological conditions, including skeletal disorders. Although various systems exist to mechanically stimulate cultured cells, most are constrained by incubator incompatibility, limited physiological relevance, nonuniform stimulation, or complexity. The objective of this article is to develop and validate a compact, incubator-compatible tool capable of delivering localized and physiologically relevant mechanical stimulation to small cell populations. Here, we introduce a polypyrrole-based wire-shaped microactuator designed to induce localized mechanical stress to adjacent cells. These wire-shaped microactuators are biocompatible, easy-to-use, and compact for use within standard in vitro cell culture systems. Using a noncontact optical method, we characterize the actuation of polypyrrole-coated wires in an aqueous NaDBS electrolyte, showing radial expansion of 1.5–8 µm depending on the deposited polypyrrole film thickness, comparable to cellular dimensions. Next, the actuation is confirmed to be robust and stable to use in cell culture media at physiological temperature. To evaluate biological relevance, osteoblastic KUSA-A1 cells are mechanically stimulated inside the incubator and transcriptomic changes are assessed. Mechanical stimulation resulted in upregulation of genes previously associated with mechanotransduction, including Fos and Fosb. Additionally, several uncharacterized long noncoding RNAs are differentially expressed, suggesting potential novel players in the mechanotransduction pathway.
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en-aut-name=Ortega‐SantosAmaia B.
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en-aut-mei=Amaia B.
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aut-affil-num=1
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en-aut-name=HayanoSatoru
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en-aut-name=HaraEmilio Satoshi
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en-aut-name=MartínezJose G.
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en-aut-name=KamiokaHiroshi
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en-aut-name=JagerEdwin W. H.
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affil-num=1
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affil-num=3
en-affil=Advanced Research Center for Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Dental School, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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affil-num=4
en-affil=Sensor and Actuator Systems, Department of Physics Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University
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affil-num=5
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affil-num=6
en-affil=Sensor and Actuator Systems, Department of Physics Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University
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kn-title=Role-Based Efficient Proactive Secret Sharing with User Revocation
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kn-abstract=Proactive secret sharing (PSS), an extension of secret-sharing schemes, safeguards sensitive data in dynamic distributed networks by periodically refreshing shares to counter adversarial attacks. In our previous work, we constructed a non-interactive proactive secret scheme by integrating threshold homomorphic encryption (ThHE) while reducing the communication complexity to 𝑂(𝑛). Not only is refreshing shares important but revoking the shares of users who have left the system is also essential in practical dynamic membership scenarios. However, the previous work was insufficient for supporting explicit user revocation. This study strengthens the description of roles for authorized users and proposes a scheme to achieve non-interactive share refresh and dynamic user management. In each epoch, authorized users are classified into three roles: retain, newly join, and rejoin, and they receive a broadcast of the compact ciphertext encoding both the refresh information and the revocation instructions from the trusted center (dealer). Authorized users independently derive new shares through homomorphic computations, whereas revoked users are unable to generate new shares. Hash functions are used to bind revocation parameters to the cryptographic hashes of valid users in order to guarantee integrity during revocation, allowing for effective verification without compromising non-interactivity. Our new scheme not only extends the revocation structure but also preserves the 𝑂(𝑛) communication complexity.
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en-aut-name=KoderaYuta
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en-aut-name=NogamiYasuyuki
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en-aut-name=HudaSamsul
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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=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
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