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Kurihara Y, Shishido T, Oku K, Takamatsu M, Ishiguro H, Suzuki A, Sekita T, Shinagawa T, Ishihara T, Nakashima R, Fujii T, Okano Y. Polymyositis associated with autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. Mod Rheumatol 2014. [DOI: 10.3109/s10165-010-0397-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Watabe H, Akahoshi T, Okada J, Kokubu S, Kurihara Y, Kondo H. Coexistence of nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver and pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with connective tissue diseases: report of three cases and review of the literature. Mod Rheumatol 2014. [DOI: 10.3109/s10165-006-0514-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Sekiguchi T, Sasaki H, Kurihara Y, Watanabe S, Moriyama D, Kurose N, Matsuki R, Yamazaki K, Saeki M. New methods for species and sex determination in three sympatric Mustelids, Mustela itatsi, Mustela sibirica and Martes melampus. Mol Ecol Resour 2013; 10:1089-91. [PMID: 21565122 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-0998.2010.02842.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We developed novel species and sex determination methods for three Japanese mustelid species. We used DDX3Y to determine sex and generated a primer set to amplify both DDX3X and DDX3Y DNA in Mustela itatsi, M. sibirica and Martes melampus. To determine species and sex simultaneously, we generated fluorescence-labelled primers that give different fragment lengths at D-loop, DDX3X and DDX3Y of these three species using a DNA sequencer.
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Takakuwa Y, Yamada H, Ito H, Ooka S, Yamasaki Y, Nakano H, Hiida M, Kurihara Y, Ozaki S. THU0410 Characterisation of interstitial lung disease associated with adult still’s disease. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.2375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Maeda A, Yamada H, Yamasaki Y, Shibata T, Nagafuchi H, Kurihara Y, Ozaki S. THU0200 Clinical and radiological characteristics of interstitial lung disease in japanese patients with microscopic polyangiitis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.2165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Matsuda T, Kurihara Y, Moritomo Y. Lithium intercalation properties in manganese-iron Prussian blue analogues. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/428/1/012019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chiba T, Takeuchi S, Esaki H, Yamamura K, Kurihara Y, Moroi Y, Furue M. Topical application of PPARα (but not β/δ or γ) suppresses atopic dermatitis in NC/Nga mice. Allergy 2012; 67:936-42. [PMID: 22583373 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2012.02844.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are nuclear receptors, which regulate not only adipogenesis and proliferation/differentiation but also the immune response of cells. Because topical application of the activators of some PPAR isoforms improved clinical symptoms in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), we investigated the role of PPAR activators using a murine AD model in NC/Nga mice; to the best of our knowledge, this has not been previously reported. METHODS Activators of three PPAR isoforms (α, β/δ, γ) were topically applied on inflamed skin in a murine AD model that was developed by repeated topical application of mite antigen in NC/Nga mice. The efficacy of each topical PPAR activator was evaluated immunologically and serologically. RESULTS Topical application of the PPARα activator, but not of the activators of PPARβ/δ or PPARγ, improved clinical dermatitis, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration in the dermis, and alleviated the elevation of serum IgE levels. In addition, PPARα expression was downregulated in the epidermis in our murine AD model, as is seen in patients with AD. CONCLUSIONS Topical application of PPARα activator could be a potent therapeutic agent for patients with AD and could take the place of topical steroid treatments.
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Kurihara Y, Oku K, Suzuki A, Ohsone Y, Handa M, Okano Y. [A case of slowly progressive type 1 diabetes mellitus developing myeloperoxidase-specific anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis with hypertrophic pachymeningitis manifesting as multiple cranial nerve palsy]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 34:510-5. [PMID: 22214812 DOI: 10.2177/jsci.34.510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We report a 63-year-old man with a 35-year history of slowly progressive type 1 diabetes mellitus (SPIDDM), complicated with myeloperoxidase-specific anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA)-associated vasculitis presenting alveolar hemorrhage and pachymeningitis. The patient was first diagnosed as having DM at age of 28 years old and deteriorated secretion of insulin and the typical clinical course led us to the diagnosis of SPIDDM. When he was 58 years old, he suffered from fever, headache, and alveolar hemorrhage. He was diagnosed as having MPO-ANCA associated vasculitis based on a high titer of MPO-ANCA and histological findings of lung biopsy. Treatment with steroid pulse therapy, followed by oral prednisolone and oral cyclophosohamide, resulted in clinical improvement. Five years later, he complained of double vision. A gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of the brain showed normal. Two months later, he developed right cranial nerve V~XII palsy. A second MRI study revealed thickening of the right temporal region and cerebellar dura mater, leading us to the diagnosis of hypertrophic pachymeningitis. He responded well to oral prednisolone (50 mg/day) and intravenous cyclophosohamide (500 mg). This is the first case report of SPIDDM complicated with MPO-ANCA-associated vasculitis, manifesting as alveolar hemorrhage and hypertrophic pachymeningitis.
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Kurihara Y, Oku K, Suzuki A, Ohsone Y, Okano Y. [A case of calcinomatous polyarthritis presenting rheumatoid arthritis-like polyarthritis as the initial symptom of gastric cancer]. NIHON RINSHO MEN'EKI GAKKAI KAISHI = JAPANESE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY 2012; 35:439-445. [PMID: 23124087 DOI: 10.2177/jsci.35.439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We report a case of calcinomatous polyarthritis presenting rheumatoid arthritis-like polyarthritis as the initial symptom of gastric cancer. A 79-year-old male visited to our hospital with complaint of pain and swelling of multiple joints including bilateral hands, bilateral knees, elbows and small joints of fingers. He also complained of neck and back stiffness. Both of rheumatoid factor test and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody were negative. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug did not relieve his arthritic pain. He showed anorexia, body weight loss and was anemic. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic evaluation demonstrated a gastric cancer. The patient underwent subtotal gastrectomy. Within 1 week after the subtotal gastrectomy, both polyarthritis and stiffness started to improve. The polyarthritis in this case was diagnosed as calcinomatous plyarthritis for its features. Paraneoplastic rheumatism remains a rare event, but knowledge of it is essential for early diagnosis of underlying cancer.
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Kawamura H, Kumano S, Kurihara Y. Test of CDF dijet anomaly within the standard model. Int J Clin Exp Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.84.114003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Soga D, Yoshiba S, Kurihara Y, Yoshizawa Y, Kondo S, Shintani S. Exhaustive analysis of microRNA in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.07.419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kondo S, Yazawa K, Li C, Katsuta H, Kurihara Y, Yoshihama Y, Shirota T, Shintani S. Herbal product, h201 and h207 is a potential anticancer agent in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.07.636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Kurihara Y, Watanabe K, Nakamura T, Tanaka H. Unconstrained Estimation Method of Delta-Wave Percentage Included in EEG of Sleeping Subjects. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2011; 58:607-15. [DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2010.2096559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kurihara Y, Shishido T, Oku K, Takamatsu M, Ishiguro H, Suzuki A, Sekita T, Shinagawa T, Ishihara T, Nakashima R, Fujii T, Okano Y. Polymyositis associated with autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. Mod Rheumatol 2011; 21:325-9. [PMID: 21240621 DOI: 10.1007/s10165-010-0397-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2010] [Accepted: 11/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We describe a 40-year-old woman with polymyositis (PM) who developed autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), and autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (AITP) concurrently. About 4 years earlier, she suffered from muscle weakness probably due to PM. When she visited our hospital, she had polyarthritis, myalgia, symmetrical proximal limb-muscle weakness, elevated muscle enzymes, and myogenic abnormalities on electromyogram. Pathological findings obtained by muscle biopsy showed histological findings consistent with PM. Her serum liver enzymes were also elevated. The histology obtained by liver biopsy revealed the mixture findings of chronic active hepatitis and biliary cirrhosis. As antibodies to mitochondria M2 and liver/kidney microsome type 1 (LKM-1) were present, we concluded her liver disease was due to an overlap of AIH and PBC. Furthermore, purpura on the legs with thrombocytopenia appeared in parallel with liver dysfunction. She was diagnosed as having AITP by clinical and laboratory findings. Her serum showed a speckled pattern in immunofluorescence antinuclear antibody testing, but the antigen specificities were distinct from those of the known myositis-related autoantigens. This is a first case report of PM accompanied by AIH, PBC, and AITP. It was notable that there was an overlap of disease-associated immunological findings and immunogenetic backgrounds. This case provides a possible insight into the mechanisms and interplay of autoimmune diseases.
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Ishimine N, Usami Y, Nogi S, Sumida T, Kurihara Y, Matsuda K, Nakamura K, Yamauchi K, Okumura N, Tozuka M. Identification of N-homocysteinylated apolipoprotein AI in normal human serum. Ann Clin Biochem 2010; 47:453-9. [DOI: 10.1258/acb.2010.010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background In human serum, a portion of homocysteine (Hcy) exists as an N-linked form to the ε-amino group of protein lysine residues. N-homocysteinylated proteins differ structurally and functionally from native proteins. The present study strives to develop detection and potential semi-quantification methods for N-homocysteinylated apolipoprotein AI ( N-Hcy-apoAI) in human serum. Methods Serum treated with or without cysteamine was supplied to isoelectric focusing (IEF) followed by an immunoblot using an anti-apoAI antibody. Cysteamine treatment increased the isoelectric point for N-Hcy-apoAI, but not for unmodified apoAI, due to the presence of -SH group(s) derived from Hcy and the absence of a cysteine residue in the apoAI molecule. N-Hcy-apoAI was semi-quantified from the scanned immunoblot pattern via a computer. Results After cysteamine treatment, N-Hcy-apoAI in the serum was identified by IEF at the position with a higher pI value compared with intact apoAI. The reproducibility (between assays) of the semi-quantification method was 19.1% CV (coefficient of variation) for an average ratio 5.9% of N-Hcy-apoAI to the whole apoAI in the serum. Approximately 1.0–7.4% of apoAI was N-homocysteinylated in the serum obtained from 27 healthy subjects. Neither the ratio of N-Hcy-apoAI nor its concentration, calculated by total apoAI concentration, indicated correlation with the so-called total (free and S-linked) Hcy concentration. Conclusions We directly found that a portion of apoAI in the serum undergoes homocysteinylation in an N-linkage manner, and used this to develop a potential semi-quantification method for N-Hcy-apoAI.
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Ishibashi A, Kurihara Y. Goltz’s Syndrome: Focal Dermal Dysplasia Syndrome (Focal Dermal Hypoplasia). Dermatology 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000252112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Yoshioka N, Kurihara Y, Manda N, Komori K, Kato M, Kijima H, Wada N, Yanagisawa K, Aoki S, Ono Y, Koike T. Step-up therapy with biphasic insulin aspart-70/30--Sapporo 1-2-3 study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2009; 85:47-52. [PMID: 19427051 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2009.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2008] [Revised: 04/07/2009] [Accepted: 04/09/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The effectiveness of BIAsp 30 step-up therapy in achieving glycemic control in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was investigated. Study subjects were 99 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged over 20 years who were judged to require insulin therapy due to poor glucose control (HbA1c level of > or =7.5%). BIAsp 30 dosage was determined by the patient's attending physician; coadministration of hypotensive agents and antilipemic agents was permitted, but OAD coadministration was limited to patients already receiving such drugs at the start of the study. Patients who did not achieve HbA1c <6.5% after 16+/-5 weeks with QD (Phase 1) were stepped up to BID (Phase 2). If patients still had not achieved HbA1c <6.5% after 16+/-5 weeks with BID, they were stepped up to TID (Phase 3). 55 of the 99 enrolled subjects completed the study and the rates of achievement of HbA1c <6.5% and HbA1c <7.0% were 45.5% and 74.5%, respectively. Of all registered subjects, 5.1% (5/99) achieved HbA1c <6.5% in QD, 19.5% (16/82) in BID, and 20.6% (7/34) in TID. Statistically significant reductions in HbA1c levels were recorded at the conclusion of each phase, with no incidents requiring intervention, indicating that BIAsp 30 step-up therapy is a safe, simple therapy that can be useful in achieving better glycemic control for Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Sato H, Hatori M, Kurihara Y, Shirota T, Shintani S. S-1 mediates the inhibition of lymph node metastasis in oral cancer cells. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.03.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kurihara Y, Shime N, Miyazaki T, Hashimoto S, Tanaka Y. Clinical and hemodynamic factors associated with the outcome of early extubation attempts after right heart bypass surgery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2009; 8:624-8. [DOI: 10.1510/icvts.2008.189431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Sukarno N, Kurihara Y, Ilyas M, Mangunwardoyo W, Yuniarti E, Sjamsuridzal W, Park JY, Saraswati R, Inaba S, Widyastuti Y, Ando K, Harayama S. <i>Lecanicillium</i> and <i>Verticillium</i> species from Indonesia and Japan including three new species. MYCOSCIENCE 2009. [DOI: 10.47371/mycosci.myc50369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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Ando T, Sato K, Karino M, Nito N, Kurihara Y, Miyamori T. [A case report of a HIV-infected patient, who was denied to return home because of his psychological complications along with hepatocellular carcinoma]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 2008; 35 Suppl 1:74-76. [PMID: 20443313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Although a social support system has been developed in recent times, some of the difficult cases which complicate serious diseases due mainly to lack of family care power, have been reported. We experienced one HIV-infected patient who suffered from hepatic carcinoma and had been taken care of at home, but he was denied to return home after hospitalization. It has been reported that the management of homecare station has become worsened and the number of stations has been decreasing in various locations. If the patients were selected by homecare stations in which the management was going from bad to worse, it would be difficult to maintain a nationwide quality of homecare system. By presenting such an extreme case in the homecare services, we propose a homecare scoring system, in consideration of homecare service limitations, which will be helpful assessing a difficult case of a patient taken care of at home.
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Shintani S, Hatori M, Toyoshima T, Kurihara Y, Kurokawa Y, Nakahira H, Ito T, Shirota T. O.161 Saliva tumor markers for the identiflcation of oral cancer. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1010-5182(08)71285-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Zhang Z, Hill J, Holland M, Kurihara Y, Loveland KL. Bovine Sertoli Cells Colonize and Form Tubules in Murine Hosts Following Transplantation and Grafting Procedures. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 29:418-30. [DOI: 10.2164/jandrol.107.004465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Kurihara Y, Sukarno N, Ilyas M, Yuniarti E, Mangunwardoyo W, Park JY, Saraswati R, Widyastuti Y, Ando K. Indonesian Kickxellales: two species of <i>Coemansia</i> and <i>Linderina</i>. MYCOSCIENCE 2008. [DOI: 10.47371/mycosci.myc49250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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Ebisuzaki T, Uehara Y, Ohmori H, Kawai K, Kawasaki Y, Sato M, Takizawa Y, Bertaina M, Kajino F, Sawabe T, Inoue K, Sasaki A, Sakata M, Yamamoto Y, Nagano M, Inoue N, Shibata T, Sakaki N, Uchihori Y, Takahashi Y, Shimizu H, Arai Y, Kurihara Y, Fujimoto H, Yoshida S, Mizumoto Y, Inoue S, Asano K, Sugiyama T, Watanabe J, Ikeda H, Suzuki M, Imamura T, Yano H, Murakami T, Yonetoku D, Itow Y, Taguchi M, Nagata M, Nagataki S, Abe S, Tajima T, Adams J, Mitchell S, Christl M, Watts J, English A, Takahashi Y, Pitalo K, Hadaway J, Geary J, Readon P, Crawford H, Pennypacker C, Arisaka K, Cline D, Gorodetsky P, Salin P, Patzark T, Maurissen A, Valentin M. The JEM-EUSO Project: Observing Extremely High Energy Cosmic Rays and Neutrinos from the International Space Station. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2007.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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