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Shimosaka T, Takeda Y, Yamashita T, Seki Y, Kawahara S, Hirai T, Suto N, Sakamoto Y, Hamamoto W, Koda H, Onoyama T, Matsumoto K, Yashima K, Isomoto H, Yamaguchi N. Partial Stent-in-Stent Method with an Uncovered Self-Expandable Metallic Stent for Unresectable Malignant Hilar Bile Duct Obstruction. J Clin Med 2024; 13:820. [PMID: 38337514 PMCID: PMC10856666 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: There is controversy regarding stent placement for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction (UMHBO). We mainly use the partial stent-in-stent (PSIS) method with an uncovered self-expandable metallic stent (UCSEMS) based on the drainage area and patency period. In this study, we investigated the usefulness and safety of the PSIS method. (2) Methods: In total, 59 patients who underwent the PSIS method for UMHBO at our hospital were included in the study. The technical success rate, clinical success rate, time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO) and overall survival (OS) from the first placement, factors affecting TRBO and OS, and early complications within 30 days after the procedure were evaluated retrospectively. (3) Results: The technical and clinical success rates were 100% and 96.6%, respectively, with a TRBO of 121 days [95% confidence interval: 82-231] and an OS of 194 days [95% confidence interval: 113-305] after the first placement. Early complications occurred in nine patients (15.3%), including five cases of cholangitis, three cases of pancreatitis, and one case of cholecystitis. (4) Conclusions: The PSIS method for UMHBO is safe and useful with high technical and clinical success rates.
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- Takuya Shimosaka
- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Nishi-cho 36-1, Yonago 683-8504, Japan; (T.S.); (T.Y.); (Y.S.); (S.K.); (T.H.); (N.S.); (Y.S.); (W.H.); (H.K.); (T.O.); (K.M.); (K.Y.); (H.I.)
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- Department of Endoscopy, Nagasaki University Hospital, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan;
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Okawara H, Iwasawa Y, Sawada T, Sugai K, Daigo K, Seki Y, Ichihara G, Nakashima D, Sano M, Nakamura M, Sato K, Fukuda K, Katsumata Y. Anaerobic threshold using sweat lactate sensor under hypoxia. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22865. [PMID: 38129473 PMCID: PMC10739691 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49369-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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We aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of sweat lactate threshold (sLT) measurement based on the real-time monitoring of the transition in sweat lactate levels (sLA) under hypoxic exercise. In this cross-sectional study, 20 healthy participants who underwent exercise tests using respiratory gas analysis under hypoxia (fraction of inspired oxygen [FiO2], 15.4 ± 0.8%) in addition to normoxia (FiO2, 20.9%) were included; we simultaneously monitored sLA transition using a wearable lactate sensor. The initial significant elevation in sLA over the baseline was defined as sLT. Under hypoxia, real-time dynamic changes in sLA were successfully visualized, including a rapid, continual rise until volitionary exhaustion and a progressive reduction in the recovery phase. High intra- and inter-evaluator reliability was demonstrated for sLT's repeat determinations (0.782 [0.607-0.898] and 0.933 [0.841-0.973]) as intraclass correlation coefficients [95% confidence interval]. sLT correlated with ventilatory threshold (VT) (r = 0.70, p < 0.01). A strong agreement was found in the Bland-Altman plot (mean difference/mean average time: - 15.5/550.8 s) under hypoxia. Our wearable device enabled continuous and real-time lactate assessment in sweat under hypoxic conditions in healthy participants with high reliability and validity, providing additional information to detect anaerobic thresholds in hypoxic conditions.
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- Hiroki Okawara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Hou X, Yasuda SP, Yamaguchi M, Suzuki S, Seki Y, Ouchi T, Mao T, Prakhongcheep O, Shitara H, Kikkawa Y. Impacts of an age-related hearing loss allele of cadherin 23 on severity of hearing loss in ICR and NOD/Shi mice. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 674:147-153. [PMID: 37419036 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
Abstract
The age-related hearing loss allele (Cdh23ahl) of the cadherin 23 gene leads to a more severe hearing loss phenotype through additive effects with risk alleles for hearing loss. In this study, we genome edited the Cdh23ahl allele to the wild-type Cdh23+ allele in outbred ICR mice and inbred NOD/Shi mice established from ICR mice and investigated their effects on hearing phenotypes. Several hearing tests confirmed that ICR mice developed early onset high-frequency hearing loss and exhibited individual differences in hearing loss onset times. Severe loss of cochlear hair cells was also detected in the high-frequency areas in ICR mice. These phenotypes were rescued by genome editing the Cdh23ahl allele to Cdh23+, suggesting that abnormal hearing phenotypes develop because of the interaction of the Cdh23ahl and risk alleles in the genetic background of ICR mice. NOD/Shi mice developed more severe hearing loss and hair cell degeneration than ICR mice. Hearing loss was detected at 1 month old. Hair cell loss, including degeneration of cell bodies and stereocilia, was observed in all regions of the cochlea in NOD/Shi mice. Although these phenotypes were partially rescued by genome editing to the Cdh23+ allele, the phenotypes associated with high-frequency hearing were mostly unrecovered in NOD/Shi mice. These results strongly suggest that the genetic background of NOD/Shi mice contain a potential risk allele for the acceleration of early onset high-frequency hearing loss.
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- Xuehan Hou
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
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Miyama H, Takatsuki S, Ikemura N, Kimura T, Katsumata Y, Yamashita S, Yamaoka K, Ibe S, Seki Y, Yamashita T, Hashimoto K, Ueda I, Ueno K, Ohki T, Fukuda K, Kohsaka S. Prognostic Implications and Efficacy of Catheter Ablation by Atrial Fibrillation Type. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e029321. [PMID: 37681532 PMCID: PMC10547271 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.029321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Background Catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) is preferred for paroxysmal AF (PAF) but selectively performed in patients with persistent AF (PersAF). This study aimed to investigate the prognostic differences and consequences of CA based on the AF type. Methods and Results Data from a multicenter AF cohort study were analyzed, categorizing patients as PAF or PersAF according to AF duration (≤7 or >7 days, respectively). A composite of all-cause death, heart failure hospitalization, stroke, and bleeding events during 2-year follow-up and changes in the Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-life score were compared. Additionally, propensity score matching was performed to compare clinical outcomes of patients with and without CA in both AF types. Among 2788 patients, 51.6% and 48.4% had PAF and PersAF, respectively. Patients with PersAF had a higher incidence of the composite outcome (12.8% versus 7.2%; P<0.001) and smaller improvements in Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-life scores than those with PAF. After adjusting for baseline characteristics, PersAF was an independent predictor of adverse outcomes (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.35 [95% CI, 1.30-1.78], P=0.031) and was associated with poor improvements in Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-life scores. Propensity score matching analysis showed that the CA group had significantly fewer adverse events than the medication group among patients with PAF (odds ratio, 0.31 [95% CI, 0.18-0.68]; P=0.002). Patients with PersAF showed a similar but nonsignificant trend. Conclusions PersAF is a risk factor for worse clinical outcomes, including patients' health status. CA is associated with fewer adverse events, although careful consideration is required based on the AF type.
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- Hiroshi Miyama
- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
- Division of Molecular EpidemiologyJikei University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologySaiseikai Utsunomiya HospitalTochigiJapan
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- Department of CardiologyTokyo Dental College Ichikawa General HospitalChibaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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Ryuzaki T, Shiraishi Y, Miura K, Ikura H, Seki Y, Azuma K, Sato K, Fukuda K, Katsumata Y. Real-Time Estimation of Anaerobic Threshold during Exercise Using Electrocardiogram in Heart Failure Patients. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5225. [PMID: 37629266 PMCID: PMC10455547 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Exercise therapy at the aerobic level is highly recommended to improve clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure, in which cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) is required to determine anaerobic thresholds (ATs) but is not available everywhere. This study aimed to validate a method to estimate the AT using heart rate variability (HRV) analysis from electrocardiography data in patients with heart failure. Between 2014 and 2019, 67 patients with symptomatic heart failure underwent CPXs in a single university hospital. During the CPX, RR intervals was measured continuously and the HRV threshold (HRVT), defined as the inflection point of <5 ms2 of a high-frequency component (HFC) using the power spectrum analysis, was determined. Patients were divided into two groups according to the mean HFC at rest (high-HFC group, n = 34 and low-HFC group, n = 33). The high-HFC group showed good correlation between the VO2 at AT and HRVT (r = 0.63, p < 0.001) and strong agreement (mean difference, -0.38 mL/kg, p = 0.571). The low-HFC group also showed modest correlation (r = 0.41, p = 0.017) but poor agreement (mean differences, 3.75 mL/kg, p < 0.001). In conclusion, the HRVT obtained from electrocardiography may be a useful indicator for estimating AT in patients with heart failure.
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- Toshinobu Ryuzaki
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.R.); (K.M.); (H.I.); (Y.S.); (K.F.); (Y.K.)
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (K.A.); (K.S.)
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Hashimoto K, Kimura T, Seki Y, Ibe S, Yamashita T, Miyama H, Fujisawa T, Katsumata Y, Fukuda K, Takatsuki S. Delineation of conduction gaps of linear lesions during atrial fibrillation ablation using ultra-high-density mapping. Europace 2023; 25:euad188. [PMID: 37395219 PMCID: PMC10350393 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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AIMS Linear lesions are routinely created by radiofrequency catheter ablation. Unwanted electrical conduction gaps can be produced and are often difficult to ablate. This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of conduction gaps during atrial fibrillation ablation by analysing bidirectional activation maps using a high-density mapping system (RHYTHMIA). METHODS AND RESULTS This retrospective study included 31 patients who had conduction gaps along pulmonary vein (PV) isolation or box ablation lesions. Activation maps were sequentially created during pacing from the coronary sinus and PV to reveal the earliest activation site, defined by the entrance and exit. The locations, length between the entrance and exit (gap length), and direction were analysed. Thirty-four bidirectional activation maps were drawn: 21 were box isolation lesions (box group), and 13 were PV isolation lesions (PVI group). Among the box group, nine conduction gaps were present in the roof region and 12 in the bottom region, while nine in right PV and four in left PV among the PVI group. Gap lengths in the roof region were longer than those in the bottom region (26.8 ± 11.8 vs. 14.5 ± 9.8 mm; P = 0.022), while those in right PV tended to longer than those in left PV (28.0 ± 15.3 vs. 16.8 ± 8.0 mm, P = 0.201). CONCLUSION The entrances and exits of electrical conduction gaps were separated, especially in the roof region, indicating that epicardial conduction might contribute to gap formation. Identifying the bidirectional conduction gap might indicate the location and direction of epicardial conduction.
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- Kenji Hashimoto
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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Takeda Y, Matsumoto K, Onoyama T, Yamashita T, Koda H, Hamamoto W, Sakamoto Y, Shimosaka T, Kawahara S, Seki Y, Kurumi H, Horie Y, Isomoto H, Yamaguchi N. Pancreatic Juice Cytology Evaluations Using Synthetic Secretin and Serial Pancreatic Juice Aspiration Cytological Examination for the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13091536. [PMID: 37174928 PMCID: PMC10177452 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13091536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Pathological examination by endoscopic ultrasound-fine needle aspiration is not possible in approximately 10% of pancreatic tumor cases. Pancreatic juice cytology (PJC) is considered an alternative diagnostic method. However, its diagnostic capability is insufficient, and PJC has been repeatedly redevised. Serial pancreatic juice aspiration cytological examination (SPACE) and secretin-loaded PJC (S-PJC) have been recently introduced as alternative diagnostic methods. This study aimed to determine the diagnostic capacity and safety of SPACE and S-PJC using a propensity score-matched analysis. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 75.0%, 100%, and 92.3% for S-PJC, respectively, and 71.4%, 100%, and 92.3% for SPACE, respectively, meaning that there was no significant difference between the groups. Four patients (15.4%) each in the S-PJC and SPACE groups experienced complications, including postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, pancreatitis, and cholangitis. Overall, there was no difference in efficacy and safety between the SPACE and S-PJC groups.
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- Yohei Takeda
- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Organ Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Tottori 683-8504, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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Ikura H, Katsumata Y, Seki Y, Ryuzaki T, Shiraishi Y, Miura K, Sato K, Fukuda K. Real-time analysis of heart rate variability during aerobic exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease. IJC Heart & Vasculature 2022; 43:101147. [PMID: 36389267 PMCID: PMC9663313 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2022.101147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Background Exercise therapy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is mainly evaluated based on the heart rate (HR) or Borg scale. However, these indices can be unreliable depending on the patient’s medication or their subjective decisions; thus, alternative methods are required for easier and safer implementation of aerobic exercise. Here, we examined whether real-time analysis of HR variability (HRV) can help maintain exercise intensity at the ventilatory threshold (VT) during exercise. Methods Twenty-eight patients with CVD treated at Keio University Hospital between August 2018 and March 2020 were enrolled. Initially, oxygen uptake (VO2) and HR at the VT were determined using the cardiopulmonary exercise test. Patients then performed aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle for 30 min while a parameter of HRV, the high-frequency (HF) component, was monitored in real time using an electrocardiograph. The work rate during exercise was adjusted every 2 min to maintain the HF range between 5 and 10. The VO2 and HR values, recorded every 2 min during exercise, were compared with those at VT. The Bland–Altman method was used to confirm similarity. Results VO2 and HR during exercise were closely correlated with those at VT (e.g., 19 min after exercise initiation; VO2: r = 0.647, HR: r = 0.534). The Bland–Altman plot revealed no bias between the mean values (e.g., 19 min; VO2: −0.22 mL/kg/min; HR: −0.07/min). Conclusion Real-time HRV analysis with electrocardiograph alone during exercise can provide continuous and non-invasive exercise intensity measurements at VT, promoting safer and effective exercise strategies.
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- Hidehiko Ikura
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Corresponding author at: Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Yamashita T, Kimura T, Ikemura N, Niimi N, Tsuzuki I, Seki Y, Ibe S, Hashimoto K, Miyama H, Fujisawa T, Katsumata Y, Tanimoto K, Nagami K, Suzuki M, Kohsaka S, Fukuda K, Takatsuki S. Characteristics and health-status outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation detected via health screening. Clin Cardiol 2022; 46:32-40. [PMID: 36300885 PMCID: PMC9849435 DOI: 10.1002/clc.23932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) is important. Japan has a universal screening system, and regular health screening (HS) is available to support AF detection without a hospital visit. However, health-related outcomes and other characteristics of HS-detected and conventionally diagnosed AF remain unknown. HYPOTHESIS That the characteristics and health-related outcomes of patients with HS-detected AF may differ from those of patients whose AF was detected by other procedures. METHODS In total, 3318 consecutive newly referred AF cases were enrolled; demographic characteristics and health-related and clinical outcomes were compared between two groups created based on the mode of AF detection (the HS and non-HS groups). Health-related outcomes were assessed using the AF Effect on QualiTy-of-life (AFEQT) questionnaire at baseline and after 1 year of follow-up. RESULTS AF was detected by HS in 25.0% of patients; these patients had lower CHADS2 scores (1.01 vs. 1.50, p < .001), higher prevalence of persistent AF (odds ratio, 95% confidence interval; 2.21, 1.88-2.60) and asymptomatic presentation (3.19, 2.71-3.76), and better baseline QoL scores (83.6 vs. 75.0; p < .001). Catheter ablation was more frequently performed in the HS group at follow-up (44.4% vs. 34.1%; p < .001). At 1-year follow-up, the AFEQT scores of the HS group were significantly better in most subdomains. CONCLUSIONS In the Japanese registry, AF was detected via HS in 25% of patients referred to specialty centers for management. Notably, the overall health status of patients with HS-detected AF improved after medical interventions, including catheter ablations.
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyNational Hospital Organization Saitama HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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Hashimoto K, Miyama H, Seki Y, Ibe S, Yamashita T, Fujisawa T, Katsumata Y, Kimura T, Fukuda K, Takatsuki S. Advantage of POLARx over ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE PRO during pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
The electrical pulmonary vein (PV) isolation has been established as a curative therapy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Arctic Front™cryoballoon has been used worldwide for AF cryoablation. Recently, a new cryoballoon, POLARxTM CRYOABLATION system have been introduced, of which material of the balloon is softer and the N2O gas flow rate is higher.
Purpose
The aim was to investigate the procedural parameter and efficacy of POLARx comparing with Arctic Front.
Methods
This retrospective single center study included 101 consecutive patients who underwent paroxysmal AF ablation using cryoballoon at Keio University hospital from April 2021 to March 2022. The procedural data including the cryoballoon temperature and the number and duration of cryoablation were compared between POLARx (POLARx group) and ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE PRO (AFA group). After the cryoablation, we added the radiofrequency application in order to maximize the isolated area when the voltage was remained inside PV (Figure 1). The necessities of the additional radiofrequency applications were also compared.
Results
In the present study, 64 patients in AFA group and 37 patients in POLARx group were analyzed. POLARx group included younger population and less females (62.8±9.9 vs 67.5±9.4 year of age, P=0.02; 13.5 vs 32.8%, P=0.04). There was no significant difference in comorbidities and examination data such as left atrium diameter or brain natriuretic peptide level. The minimal cryoballoon temperatures reached in POLARx group were lower than AFA group (−59.3±6.2 vs −47.7±7.5°C, P<0.01). No difference was found in the total number and duration of cryoablation and the time to isolate PV (6.1±2.1 vs 5.9±1.6, P=0.69; 790.2±256.1 vs 776.1±235.0 sec, P=0.69; 41.8±21.3 vs 47.1±29.6 sec, P=0.44, respectively). With regard to individual PVs, the total number and duration were tended to be larger at right superior PV in POLARx group (1.9±1.1 vs 1.4±0.7, P=0.01; 231.8±123.8 vs 193.2±83.0 sec, P=0.07), while there was no significant difference at the other PVs. The rate of successful PV isolation by a single cryo-application was not different between AFA and POLARx group (54.3 vs 61.4%, P=0.17). The additional radiofrequency applications were more frequent in AFA group (14.8 vs. 4.9%, P=0.003). There was a significant difference at right inferior PV (32.8 vs 8.1%, P=0.01), while not at left superior PV, left inferior PV and right superior PV (9.4 vs 2.9%, P=0.42; 9.4 vs 5.7%, P=0.71; 7.8 vs 2.7%, P=0.41). Phrenic nerve injury was occurred 1 case in both group and esophageal ulcer was occurred in 1 case in AFA group. No other complication including cardiac tamponade was occurred.
Conclusion
The total number and duration of cryoablation were not significantly different between AFA and POLARx group, except for right superior PV. There was an advantage in largely isolating right inferior PV in POLARx group comparing with AFA group.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- K Hashimoto
- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology , Tokyo , Japan
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Yasuda SP, Miyasaka Y, Hou X, Obara Y, Shitara H, Seki Y, Matsuoka K, Takahashi A, Wakai E, Hibino H, Takada T, Shiroishi T, Kominami R, Kikkawa Y. Two Loci Contribute to Age-Related Hearing Loss Resistance in the Japanese Wild-Derived Inbred MSM/Ms Mice. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10092221. [PMID: 36140322 PMCID: PMC9496148 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10092221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
An MSM/Ms strain was established using Japanese wild mice, which exhibit resistance to several phenotypes associated with aging, such as obesity, inflammation, and tumorigenesis, compared to common inbred mouse strains. MSM/Ms strain is resistant to age-related hearing loss, and their auditory abilities are sustained for long durations. The age-related hearing loss 3 (ahl3) locus contributes to age-related hearing in MSM/Ms strain. We generated ahl3 congenic strains by transferring a genomic region on chromosome 17 from MSM/Ms mice into C57BL/6J mice. Although C57BL/6J mice develop age-related hearing loss because of the ahl allele of the cadherin 23 gene, the development of middle- to high-frequency hearing loss was significantly delayed in an ahl3 congenic strain. Moreover, the novel age-related hearing loss 10 (ahl10) locus associated with age-related hearing resistance in MSM/Ms strain was mapped to chromosome 12. Although the resistance effects in ahl10 congenic strain were slightly weaker than those in ahl3 congenic strain, slow progression of age-related hearing loss was confirmed in ahl10 congenic strain despite harboring the ahl allele of cadherin 23. These results suggest that causative genes and polymorphisms of the ahl3 and ahl10 loci are important targets for the prevention and treatment of age-related hearing loss.
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- Shumpei P. Yasuda
- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
- Division of Experimental Animals, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
- Division of Glocal Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Division of Glocal Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Integrated Bioresource Information Division, RIKEN BioResource Research Center, Tsukuba 305-0074, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Deafness Project, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
- Correspondence:
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Shalehin N, Seki Y, Takebe H, Fujii S, Mizoguchi T, Nakamura H, Yoshiba N, Yoshiba K, Iijima M, Shimo T, Irie K, Hosoya A. Gli1 +-PDL Cells Contribute to Alveolar Bone Homeostasis and Regeneration. J Dent Res 2022; 101:1537-1543. [PMID: 35786034 DOI: 10.1177/00220345221106921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
The periodontal ligament (PDL) contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that can differentiate into osteoblasts, cementoblasts, and fibroblasts. Nevertheless, the distribution and characteristics of these cells remain uncertain. Gli1, an essential hedgehog signaling transcription factor, functions in undifferentiated cells during embryogenesis. Therefore, in the present study, the differentiation ability of Gli1+ cells was examined using Gli1-CreERT2/ROSA26-loxP-stop-loxP-tdTomato (iGli1/Tomato) mice. In 4-wk-old iGli1/Tomato mice, Gli1/Tomato+ cells were only slightly detected in the PDL, around endomucin-expressing blood vessels. These cells had proliferated over time, localizing in the PDL as well as on the bone and cementum surfaces at day 28. However, in 8-wk-old iGli1/Tomato mice, Gli1/Tomato+ cells were quiescent, as most cells were not immunoreactive for Ki-67. These cells in 8-wk-old mice exhibited high colony-forming unit fibroblast activity and were capable of osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic differentiation in vitro. In addition, after transplantation of teeth of iGli1/Tomato mice into the hypodermis of wild-type mice, Tomato fluorescence indicating the progeny of Gli1+ cells was detected in the osteoblasts and osteocytes of the regenerated bone. These results demonstrate that Gli1+ cells in the PDL were MSCs and could contribute to the alveolar bone regeneration.
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- N Shalehin
- Division of Histology, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Histology, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.,Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Histology, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Oral Health Science Center, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Anatomy, Matsumoto Dental University, Nagano, Japan
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- Division of Cariology, Department of Oral Health Science, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Oral Science for Health Promotion, Department of Oral Health and Welfare, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Anatomy, Department of Oral Growth and Development, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Histology, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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Konno S, Kobayashi K, Senda M, Funai Y, Seki Y, Tamai I, Schäkel L, Sakata K, Pillaiyar T, Taguchi A, Taniguchi A, Gütschow M, Müller CE, Takeuchi K, Hirohama M, Kawaguchi A, Kojima M, Senda T, Shirasaka Y, Kamitani W, Hayashi Y. 3CL Protease Inhibitors with an Electrophilic Arylketone Moiety as Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Agents. J Med Chem 2022; 65:2926-2939. [PMID: 34313428 PMCID: PMC8340582 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c00665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been identified as the causative agent for the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. 3CL protease (3CLpro) plays a pivotal role in the processing of viral polyproteins. We report peptidomimetic compounds with a unique benzothiazolyl ketone as a warhead group, which display potent activity against SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro. The most potent inhibitor YH-53 can strongly block the SARS-CoV-2 replication. X-ray structural analysis revealed that YH-53 establishes multiple hydrogen bond interactions with backbone amino acids and a covalent bond with the active site of 3CLpro. Further results from computational and experimental studies, including an in vitro absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion profile, in vivo pharmacokinetics, and metabolic analysis of YH-53 suggest that it has a high potential as a lead candidate to compete with COVID-19.
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- Sho Konno
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry,
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji,
Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry,
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji,
Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- Structural Biology Research Center, Institute of
Materials Structure Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
(KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Medical,
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University,
Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Medical,
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University,
Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Medical,
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University,
Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical &
Medicinal Chemistry, University of Bonn, Bonn 53121,
Germany
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- School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University
of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0392,
Japan
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- Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry,
University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72076,
Germany
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- School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry,
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji,
Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry,
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji,
Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical &
Medicinal Chemistry, University of Bonn, Bonn 53121,
Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical &
Medicinal Chemistry, University of Bonn, Bonn 53121,
Germany
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- Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research
Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and
Technology, Koto, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transborder Medical Research
Center, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8575,
Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transborder Medical Research
Center, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8575,
Japan
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- School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University
of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0392,
Japan
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- Structural Biology Research Center, Institute of
Materials Structure Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
(KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Medical,
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University,
Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Host Defense,
Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi
371-8511, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry,
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji,
Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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Seki Y, Fujisawa T, Ikemura N, Ibe S, Tsuzuki I, Hashimoto K, Yamashita T, Miyama H, Niimi N, Suzuki M, Negishi K, Katsumata Y, Kimura T, Fukuda K, Kohsaka S, Takatsuki S. Catheter Ablation Improves Outcomes and Quality of Life in Japanese Patients with Early-Stage Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Heart Rhythm 2022; 19:1076-1083. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fukuda M, Seki Y, Ezato K, Yokoyama K, Nishi H, Suzuki S, Hirai T. Performance evaluation of tungsten for ITER divertor toward mass production. Fusion Engineering and Design 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2021.112283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hashimoto K, Tsuzuki I, Seki Y, Ibe S, Yamashita T, Miyama H, Fujisawa T, Katsumata Y, Kimura T, Fukuda K, Takatsuki S. Change in the local impedance and electrograms recorded by a micro-electrode tip catheter during initial atrial fibrillation ablation. J Arrhythm 2021; 37:566-573. [PMID: 34141009 PMCID: PMC8207389 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A novel measurement of the local impedance (LI) and electrograms recorded from micro-electrodes on catheter tip has been developed. However, the data during pulmonary vein (PV) ablation is not sufficient. We aimed to investigate the utility of this measurement during initial atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. METHODS We investigated 111 representative radiofrequency applications in 7 AF patients without a history of prior ablation (6 males, age 68 [65-72] years, 2 persistent AF). The ablation strategy was PV isolation for paroxysmal AF and single ring box isolation for persistent AF, using MiFi catheter. The correlation of the generator impedance (GI) drop and LI drop after radiofrequency applications and the predictive value of the initial LI elevation before radiofrequency applications for LI drop were analyzed. Also, the LI and GI drop were investigated according to the location of RF applications. RESULTS The LI drop was higher than GI drop (23.7 [16.4-35.7] and 9.0 [6.0-12.0]; P < .01). There were correlations between the initial LI elevation and LI drop (R 2 = 0.466, P < .01) and between the LI and GI drop (R 2 = 0.263, P < .01). The LI drops significantly differed according to the different anatomical localizations by the Kruskal-Wallis test, although the GI drops did not differ (P < .01 and P = .49, respectively). CONCLUSION LI drop was associated with initial LI elevation and was larger than GI drop. LI drop was different according to locations, although GI drop was not. These findings might indicate that LI drop would be a more sensitive marker for lesion formation than GI drop.
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- Kenji Hashimoto
- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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Akima T, Sekine K, Yamaoka K, Seki Y, Nakajima K, Munakata M, Kanki H, Akaishi M, Koyama T. Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Is Associated With the Prevalence of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Determined on the Latest Echocardiographic Criteria. Circ Rep 2020; 2:657-664. [PMID: 33693192 PMCID: PMC7937499 DOI: 10.1253/circrep.cr-20-0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Background:
The relationship between left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) remains unclear because of a lack of standard measures to evaluate LVDD. Accordingly, we examined the association between the prevalence of PAF and each LVDD grade determined according to the latest American Society of Echocardiography guidelines. Methods and Results:
In all, 2,063 patients without persistent AF who underwent echocardiography at Saitama Municipal Hospital from July 2016 to June 2017 were included in the study. Patients were divided into LVDD 6 categories: No-LVDD (n=1,107), Borderline (n=392), Grade 1 (n=204), Indeterminate (n=62), Grade 2 (n=254), and Grade 3 (n=44). PAF was documented in 111 (10.0%), 81 (20.7%), 28 (13.7%), 6 (9.7%), 52 (20.5%), and 24 (54.5%) patients in the No-LVDD, Borderline, Grade 1, Indeterminate, Grade 2, and Grade 3 categories, respectively. PAF prevalence was higher in patients with Grade 3 LVDD across the whole study population. Subgroup analyses showed that the prevalence of PAF increased with increased LVDD grade in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. This relationship was significant in multivariate analysis including various patient characteristics. Conclusions:
LVDD severity determined on the basis of the latest echocardiographic criteria was associated with the prevalence of PAF. The present findings shed light on the development of new therapeutic markers for PAF.
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- Takashi Akima
- Department of Cardiology, Saitama-Municipal Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Saitama-Municipal Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Saitama-Municipal Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Saitama-Municipal Hospital
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Yasuda SP, Seki Y, Suzuki S, Ohshiba Y, Hou X, Matsuoka K, Wada K, Shitara H, Miyasaka Y, Kikkawa Y. c.753A>G genome editing of a Cdh23 ahl allele delays age-related hearing loss and degeneration of cochlear hair cells in C57BL/6J mice. Hear Res 2020; 389:107926. [PMID: 32101784 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2020.107926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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C57BL/6J mice have long been studied as a model of age-related hearing loss (ARHL). In C57BL/6J mice, ARHL begins in the high-frequency range at 3 months of age and spreads toward low frequencies by 10 months of age. We previously confirmed that c.753A>G genome editing of an ahl allele (c.753A) in the cadherin 23 gene (Cdh23) suppressed the onset of ARHL until 12 months of age. We further investigated the hearing phenotypes of the original and genome-edited C57BL/6J-Cdh23+/+ (c.753G/G) mice until 24 months of age. The hearing tests revealed that most of the C57BL/6J mice maintained good hearing levels until 14 months of age following genome editing of a Cdh23ahl allele. However, the hearing levels of the C57BL/6J-Cdh23+/+ mice gradually declined, and severe ARHL developed with increasing age. ARHL in the C57BL/6J mice was correlated with degeneration of the stereocilia in cochlear hair cells. The stereocilia degeneration was rescued in the C57BL/6J-Cdh23+/+ mice at 12 months of age, but the stereocilia bundles exhibited abnormal phenotypes similar to those of the original C57BL/6J mice at more advanced ages. Therefore, genome editing of Cdh23ahl did not completely suppress ARHL in C57BL/6J mice. We also compared the hearing levels of C57BL/6J-Cdh23+/+ mice with those of C3H/HeN and MSM/Ms mice, which carry the Cdh23+ allele. The severity and onset patterns of ARHL in the C57BL/6J-Cdh23+/+ mice differed from those observed in other Cdh23+/+ mice. Therefore, we hypothesize that other susceptible and/or resistant alleles of ARHL exist in the genetic backgrounds of these mice.
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- Shumpei P Yasuda
- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachi, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachi, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido, 099-2493, Japan
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Division of Experimental Animals, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachi, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
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Acar V, Erden S, Sarikanat M, Seki Y, Akbulut H, Seydibeyoglu MO. Graphene oxide modified carbon fiber prepregs: A mechanical comparison of the effects of oxidation methods. EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2020.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kazuyori T, Seki Y, Sato A, Fujimoto S, Yamada M, Yamanaka Y, Fujisaki I, Odashima K, Seki A, Ishikawa T, Kuwano K. P2.16-32 Best Supportive Care for Extreme Elderly Lung Cancer Patients. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.1899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Seki Y, Kazuyori T, Sato A, Fujimoto S, Yamada M, Yamanaka Y, Fujisaki I, Odashima K, Seki A, Ishikawa T, Kuwano K. P2.16-07 How to Manage Toxicities of EGFR-TKI for Extreme Elderly Lung Cancer Patients: Supportive Care for Patients Aged 85 and Older. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.1874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Fujita K, Kaburagi H, Nimura A, Miyamoto T, Wakabayashi Y, Seki Y, Aoyama H, Shimura H, Kato R, Okawa A. Lower grip strength and dynamic body balance in women with distal radial fractures. Osteoporos Int 2019; 30:949-956. [PMID: 30607458 PMCID: PMC6502779 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-04816-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED In this case-control study, we concluded that women with distal radial fractures who were surgically treated showed lower grip strength and dynamic body balancing than those of controls. These results suggest that measurements of grip strength and dynamic body balance may be useful screening tools to assess future fracture risk. INTRODUCTION Patients with distal radial fractures (DRFs) are at risk of future fragility fractures. However, their physical characteristics and tendencies for falls remain unclear. We aimed to compare the physical characteristics of women with and without distal radial fractures. METHODS We included 128 women with a DRF as their first fragility fracture (fracture group) who underwent surgical treatment. Concurrently, 128 age- and sex-matched participants without a history of fragility fractures were selected as controls (control group). The participants underwent assessments of grip strength and the body balancing ability test. Measurements were taken twice in the fracture group, at 2 weeks and 6 months postoperatively, and once in the control group. The body balancing ability test included the Functional Reach Test, Timed Up and Go test (TUG), 2-Step test (2ST), and Timed Uni-pedal Stance test. The participants also completed questionnaires about their health. RESULTS There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in patient characteristics between the groups. The fracture group showed lower grip strength across all age groups. In the DRF group, prolonged TUG time was observed at 2 weeks postoperatively in all age groups and at 6 months in participants aged 55-74 years; the 2ST score was significantly lower in participants aged between 65 and 74 years. CONCLUSIONS Women with DRF demonstrated lower grip strength and dynamic body balancing ability. Lower grip strength and dynamic body balancing ability were identified as significant risk factors in women with DRF, suggesting that these may be useful screening tools to assess fracture risk.
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- K Fujita
- Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, JA Toride Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- JA Kyosai Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Fujita K, Kaburagi H, Nimura A, Miyamoto T, Wakabayashi Y, Seki Y, Aoyama H, Shimura H, Kato R, Okawa A. Correction to: Lower grip strength and dynamic body balance in women with distal radial fractures. Osteoporos Int 2019; 30:697. [PMID: 30806728 PMCID: PMC6828462 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-04860-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The article Lower grip strength and dynamic body balance in women with distal radial fractures, written by. K. Fujita, H. Kaburagi, A. Nimura, T. Miyamoto, Y. Wakabayashi, Y. Seki, H. Aoyama, H. Shimura, R. Kato, A. Okawa was originally published electronically on the publisher's internet portal.
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- K Fujita
- Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, JAToride Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- JA Kyosai Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Seki Y, Aoki T, Maehara H, Shirasawa S. Distal locking screw length for volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures: Postoperative stability of full-length unicortical versus shorter screws. Hand Surg Rehabil 2018; 38:28-33. [PMID: 30509732 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2018.10.246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We compared post-operative distal radius fracture (DRF) displacement after volar locking plate fixation using full-length unicortical and shorter-length distal locking screws. In this non-inferiority, retrospective cohort study, DRFs treated with volar locking plate fixation were evaluated on X-rays. In the full-length group, volar locking plate fixation was performed with full-length unicortical distal locking screws. In the shorter-length group, the distal locking screws were planned pre-operatively to be approximately 75% of the distal radius depth based on the lunate depth, and the same depth was drilled. Three radiographic parameters - ulnar variance, volar tilt, and radial inclination - were measured intra-operatively and at the final follow-up. The displacements were compared between the two groups. Each group contained 34 fractures. The mean ulnar variance between the two periods increased 1.1 mm in the full-length group and 1.3 mm in the shorter group (mean difference, 0.2 mm; 90% confidence interval, -0.3 to 0.6). The shorter group was not significantly inferior to the full-length one. Volar tilt increased 0.6° in the full-length group and -0.1° in the shorter group, while the radial inclination increased 0.1° in the full-length group and 0.2° in the shorter one. The differences in the increases were not significant. The post-operative DRF stability of 75%-length distal locking screws was not inferior to that of full-length unicortical screws. To prevent extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture, shorter distal locking screws and the same drilling depth may be preferable for volar locking plate fixation.
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- Y Seki
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, 4300 3918503 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano, Japan.
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- Department of Healthcare Epidemiology, School of Public Health in the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 6068501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, 4300 3918503 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, 4300 3918503 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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Chan WK, Treeprasertsuk S, Imajo K, Nakajima A, Seki Y, Kasama K, Kakizaki S, Fan JG, Song MJ, Yoon SK, Dan YY, Lesmana L, Ho KY, Goh KL, Wong VWS. Clinical features and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease across the Asia Pacific region-the GO ASIA initiative. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2018; 47:816-825. [PMID: 29333610 DOI: 10.1111/apt.14506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Revised: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 12/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Gut and Obesity Asia (GO ASIA) workgroup was formed to study the relationships between obesity and gastrointestinal diseases in the Asia Pacific region. AIM To study factors associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and advanced fibrosis, and medical treatment of biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. METHODS Retrospective study of biopsy-proven NAFLD patients from centres in the GO ASIA Workgroup. Independent factors associated with NASH and with advanced fibrosis on binary logistic regression analyses in a training cohort were used for the development of their corresponding risk score, which were validated in a validation cohort. RESULTS We included 1008 patients from nine centres across eight countries (NASH 62.9%, advanced fibrosis 17.2%). Independent predictors of NASH were body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 , diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, alanine aminotransferase ≥88 U/L and aspartate aminotransferase ≥38 U/L, constituting the Asia Pacific NASH risk score. A high score has a positive predictive value of 80%-83% for NASH. Independent predictors of advanced fibrosis were age ≥55 years, diabetes mellitus and platelet count <150 × 109 /L, constituting the Asia-Pacific NAFLD advanced fibrosis risk score. A low score has a negative predictive value of 95%-96% for advanced fibrosis. Only 1.7% of patients were referred for structured lifestyle program, 4.2% were on vitamin E, and 2.4% were on pioglitazone. CONCLUSIONS More severe liver disease can be suspected or ruled out based on factors identified in this study. Utilisation of structured lifestyle program, vitamin E and pioglitazone was limited despite this being a cohort of biopsy-proven NAFLD patients with majority of patients having NASH.
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- Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Yotsuya Medical Cube, Japan
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- Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China
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- The Catholic University Korea, Korea
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- The Catholic University Korea, Korea
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- National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Wada K, Saito J, Yamaguchi M, Seki Y, Furugori M, Takahashi G, Nishito Y, Matsuda H, Shitara H, Kikkawa Y. Pde6b rd1 mutation modifies cataractogenesis in Foxe3 rct mice. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 496:231-237. [PMID: 29317205 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The Foxe3rct mutation, which causes early-onset cataracts, is a recessive mutation found in SJL/J mice. A previous study reported that cataract phenotypes are modified by the genetic background of mouse inbred strains and that the Pde6brd1 mutation, which induced degeneration of the photoreceptor cells, is a strong candidate genetic modifier to accelerate the severity of cataractogenesis of Foxe3rct mice. We created congenic mice by transferring a genomic region including the Foxe3rct mutation to the B6 genetic background, which does not carry the Pde6brd1 mutation. In the congenic mice, the cataract phenotypes became remarkably mild, and the development of cataracts was suppressed for a long time. Moreover, we created transgenic mice by injecting BAC clones including the wild-type Pde6b gene into the eggs of SJL-Foxe3rct mice. Although the resistant effect for cataract phenotypes in transgenic mice was less than that in congenic mice, the severity and onset time of cataract phenotypes were clearly improved and delayed, respectively, compared with the phenotypes of the original SJL-Foxe3rct mice. These results clearly show that the development of early-onset cataracts requires at least two mutant alleles of Foxe3rct and Pde6brd1, and another modifier associated with the severity of cataract phenotypes in Foxe3rct mice underlies the genetic backgrounds in mice.
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- Kenta Wada
- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Hokkaido, 099-2493, Japan; Mammalian Genetics Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan; Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8572, Japan
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- Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Hokkaido, 099-2493, Japan
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- Regenerative Medicine Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Division of Animal Life Science, Institute of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Tokyo, 183-8509, Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8572, Japan; Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8506, Japan.
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- E.T. Cheng
- TSI Research, Inc. 225 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach, CA USA 92075
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- European Commission - JRC Institute for Advanced Materials T.P.800, I-21020 Ispra (VA), Italy
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- European Commission - JRC Institute for Advanced Materials T.P.800, I-21020 Ispra (VA), Italy
- Polytechnic of Torino, Energetics Department, C.so Duca degli Abruzzi 24, I-10129 Torino, Italy
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- JAERI Mukouyama 801-1 Naka-machi, Naka-gun Ibaraki-ken 311-0102, Japan
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- Sumitomo Atomic Energy Industries, Ltd., 2-10-14, Ryogoku, Sumidaku, Tokyo, 130 Japan
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Kamiyanagi A, Sumita Y, Ino S, Chikai M, Nakane A, Tohara H, Minakuchi S, Seki Y, Endo H, Taniguchi H. Evaluation of swallowing ability using swallowing sounds in maxillectomy patients. J Oral Rehabil 2017; 45:126-131. [PMID: 29197111 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Maxillectomy for oral tumours often results in debilitating oral hypofunction, which markedly decreases quality of life. Dysphagia, in particular, is one of the most serious problems following maxillectomy. This study used swallowing sounds as a simple evaluation method to evaluate swallowing ability in maxillectomy patients with and without their obturator prosthesis placed. Twenty-seven maxillectomy patients (15 men, 12 women; mean age 66.0 ± 12.1 years) and 30 healthy controls (14 men, 16 women; mean age 44.9 ± 21.3 years) were recruited for this study. Participants were asked to swallow 4 mL of water, and swallowing sounds were recorded using a throat microphone. Duration of the acoustic signal and duration of peak intensity (DPI) were measured. Duration of peak intensity was significantly longer in maxillectomy patients without their obturator than with it (P < .05) and was significantly longer in maxillectomy patients without their obturator than in healthy controls (P < .025 after Bonferroni correction). With the obturator placed, DPI was significantly longer in maxillectomy patients who had undergone soft palate resection than in those who had not (P < .05). These results suggest swallowing ability in maxillectomy patients could be improved by wearing an obturator prosthesis, particularly during the oral stage. However, it is difficult to improve the oral stage of swallowing in patients who have undergone soft palate resection even with obturator placement.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Informatics Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Human Informatics Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Informatics Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Human Informatics Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Seki Y, Miyasaka Y, Suzuki S, Wada K, Yasuda SP, Matsuoka K, Ohshiba Y, Endo K, Ishii R, Shitara H, Kitajiri SI, Nakagata N, Takebayashi H, Kikkawa Y. A novel splice site mutation of myosin VI in mice leads to stereociliary fusion caused by disruption of actin networks in the apical region of inner ear hair cells. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183477. [PMID: 28832620 PMCID: PMC5568226 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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An unconventional myosin encoded by the myosin VI gene (MYO6) contributes to hearing loss in humans. Homozygous mutations of MYO6 result in nonsyndromic profound congenital hearing loss, DFNB37. Kumamoto shaker/waltzer (ksv) mice harbor spontaneous mutations, and homozygous mutants exhibit congenital defects in balance and hearing caused by fusion of the stereocilia. We identified a Myo6c.1381G>A mutation that was found to be a p.E461K mutation leading to alternative splicing errors in Myo6 mRNA in ksv mutants. An analysis of the mRNA and protein expression in animals harboring this mutation suggested that most of the abnormal alternatively spliced isoforms of MYO6 are degraded in ksv mice. In the hair cells of ksv/ksv homozygotes, the MYO6 protein levels were significantly decreased in the cytoplasm, including in the cuticular plates. MYO6 and stereociliary taper-specific proteins were mislocalized along the entire length of the stereocilia of ksv/ksv mice, thus suggesting that MYO6 attached to taper-specific proteins at the stereociliary base. Histological analysis of the cochlear hair cells showed that the stereociliary fusion in the ksv/ksv mutants, developed through fusion between stereociliary bundles, raised cuticular plate membranes in the cochlear hair cells and resulted in incorporation of the bundles into the sheaths of the cuticular plates. Interestingly, the expression of the stereociliary rootlet-specific TRIO and F-actin binding protein (TRIOBP) was altered in ksv/ksv mice. The abnormal expression of TRIOBP suggested that the rootlets in the hair cells of ksv/ksv mice had excessive growth. Hence, these data indicated that decreased MYO6 levels in ksv/ksv mutants disrupt actin networks in the apical region of hair cells, thereby maintaining the normal structure of the cuticular plates and rootlets, and additionally provided a cellular basis for stereociliary fusion in Myo6 mutants.
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- Yuta Seki
- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Experimental Animals, Center for Promotion of Medical Research and Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan.,Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Department of Bioproduction, Faculty of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Histology Laboratory, Advanced Technical Support Department, Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Animal Research Division, Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Animal Research Division, Center for Basic Technology Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Reproductive Engineering, Center for Animal Resources and Development (CARD), Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Division of Neurobiology and Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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Mori S, Miura H, Yamazaki S, Suzuki T, Shimizu A, Seki Y, Kunugi T, Nishio S, Fujisawa N, Hishinuma A, Kikuchi M. Preliminary Design of a Solid Particulate Cooled Blanket for the Steady State Tokamak Reactor (SSTR). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst92-a29973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- S. Mori
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., 2-4-25 Minami-suna, Koto-ku,Tokyo, 136, Japan (3)3615-5147
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- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., 2-4-25 Minami-suna, Koto-ku,Tokyo, 136, Japan (3)3615-5147
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- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., 2-4-25 Minami-suna, Koto-ku,Tokyo, 136, Japan (3)3615-5147
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- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., 2-4-25 Minami-suna, Koto-ku,Tokyo, 136, Japan (3)3615-5147
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- Kyushu University, 6-1 Kasuga-koen, Kasuga city, Fukuoka-ken, 816, Japan (92)573-9611
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, 311-01, Japan (292)70-7520
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, 311-01, Japan (292)70-7520
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, 311-01, Japan (292)70-7520
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, 311-01, Japan (292)70-7520
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, 311-01, Japan (292)70-7520
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, 311-01, Japan (292)70-7520
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Tone T, Fujisawa N, Seki Y, Iida H, Tachikawa K, Sugihara M, Minato A, Nishio S, Yamamoto T, Kitamura K, Ueda K, Saito S, Shimada R, Matsuda Y, Naruse Y, Shimamoto S, Tamura S, Yoshikawa M, Tomabechi K. Conceptual Design of Fusion Experimental Reactor(FER). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst83-a22924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- T. Tone
- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Naka-machi, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken, Japan (02929) 5-3111
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Kobyashi S, Kawakami A, Seki Y, Rokkaku R. A LONGITUDINAL EDUCATIONAL APPROACH TO IMPROVING END-OF-LIFE CARE IN JAPANESE NURSING HOMES. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- S. Kobyashi
- Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Tokyo university of Technology, Tokyo, Japan,
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- Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu-machi, Japan,
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- Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu-machi, Japan,
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Takahashi G, Hasegawa S, Fukutomi Y, Harada C, Furugori M, Seki Y, Kikkawa Y, Wada K. A novel missense mutation of Mip causes semi-dominant cataracts in the Nat mouse. Exp Anim 2017; 66:271-282. [PMID: 28442635 PMCID: PMC5543248 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.17-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Major intrinsic protein of lens fiber (MIP) is one of the proteins essential for maintaining lens transparency while also contributing to dominant cataracts in humans. The Nodai cataract (Nat) mice harbor a spontaneous mutation in Mip and develop early-onset nuclear cataracts. The Nat mutation is a c.631G>A mutation (MipNat), resulting in a glycine-to-arginine substitution (p.Gly211Arg) in the sixth transmembrane domain. The MipNat/Nat homozygotes exhibit congenital cataracts caused by the degeneration of lens fiber cells. MIP normally localizes to the lens fiber cell membranes. However, the MipNat/Nat mice were found to lack an organelle-free zone, and the MIP was mislocalized to the nuclear membrane and perinuclear region. Furthermore, the MipNat/+ mice exhibited milder cataracts than MipNat/Nat mice due to the slight degeneration of the lens fiber cells. Although there were no differences in the localization of MIP to the membranes of lens fiber cells in MipNat/+ mice compared to that in wild-type mice, the protein levels of MIP were significantly reduced in the eyes. These findings suggest that cataractogenesis in MipNat mutants are caused by defects in MIP expression. Overall, the MipNat mice offer a novel model to better understand the phenotypes and mechanisms for the development of cataracts in patients that carry missense mutations in MIP.
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- Gou Takahashi
- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan
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- Department of Bioproduction, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan
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- Department of Bioproduction, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan.,Department of Bioproduction, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 196 Yasaka, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2493, Japan.,Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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Seki Y, Kakinuma A, Kuchii T, Ohira K. Why chronically ill children face challenges in regular classrooms: perspectives from nursing teachers in Japan. Child Care Health Dev 2017; 43:281-288. [PMID: 27781298 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Revised: 09/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronically ill children are increasingly expected to join their peers in regular classrooms. However, sometimes schools do not provide adequate assistance. This study explores nursing teachers' thoughts and experiences on integrating such students into regular classrooms in Japan. METHODS We analysed 79 essays written by nursing teachers collectively titled 'The challenges of having chronically ill children in regular classrooms'. We conducted a qualitative study using Kinoshita's Modified Grounded Theory Approach. RESULTS Nursing teachers identified three main obstacles: insufficient resources to support chronically ill students, parents not playing a supporting role in aiding them at school and a regular classroom not being suitable for them. However, collaborating with the children's medical staff proved successful at integrating them into regular classrooms. CONCLUSIONS Given these obstacles, it seems very difficult for nursing teachers to lead the way toward establishing cooperative support systems for the children. Instructions from medical staff could empower teachers to set up such systems.
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- Y Seki
- Faculty of Education, Saitama University, Saitama City, Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation Habataki Welfare Project, Tokyo, Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation Habataki Welfare Project, Tokyo, Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation Habataki Welfare Project, Tokyo, Japan
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Tada T, Seki Y, Kameyama Y, Kikkawa Y, Wada K. Characterization and application of newly developed polymorphic microsatellite markers in the Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki). Genet Mol Res 2016; 15:gmr-15-04-gmr.15049104. [PMID: 28002597 DOI: 10.4238/gmr15049104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki), a subspecies endemic to Hokkaido island, Japan, is a known host species for the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis. To develop tools for molecular ecological studies, we isolated 28 microsatellite regions from the genome of Ezo red fox, and developed 18 polymorphic microsatellite markers. These markers were characterized using 7 individuals and 22 fecal samples of the Ezo red fox. The number of alleles for these markers ranged from 1 to 7, and the observed heterozygosity, estimated on the basis of the genotypes of 7 individuals, ranged from 0.29 to 1.00. All markers, except DvNok5, were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P > 0.05), and no linkage disequilibrium was detected among these loci, except between DvNok14 and DvNok28 (P = 0.01). Moreover, six microsatellite loci were successfully genotyped using feces-derived DNA from the Ezo red fox. The markers developed in our study might serve as a useful tool for molecular ecological studies of the Ezo red fox.
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- T Tada
- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan .,Mammalian Genetics Project, Department of Genome Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
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Seki Y, Fujiwara Y, Kohno T, Goto Y, Horinouchi H, Kanda S, Nokihara H, Yamamoto N, Kuwano K, Ohe Y. Analysis of circulating cell-free DNA in plasma shows a higher detection rate of EGFR mutations in patients with extrathoracic disease progression. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw393.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Miyasaka Y, Shitara H, Suzuki S, Yoshimoto S, Seki Y, Ohshiba Y, Okumura K, Taya C, Tokano H, Kitamura K, Takada T, Hibino H, Shiroishi T, Kominami R, Yonekawa H, Kikkawa Y. Heterozygous mutation of Ush1g/Sans in mice causes early-onset progressive hearing loss, which is recovered by reconstituting the strain-specific mutation in Cdh23. Hum Mol Genet 2016; 25:2045-2059. [PMID: 26936824 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddw078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Most clinical reports have suggested that patients with congenital profound hearing loss have recessive mutations in deafness genes, whereas dominant alleles are associated with progressive hearing loss (PHL). Jackson shaker (Ush1gjs) is a mouse model of recessive deafness that exhibits congenital profound deafness caused by the homozygous mutation of Ush1g/Sans on chromosome 11. We found that C57BL/6J-Ush1gjs/+ heterozygous mice exhibited early-onset PHL (ePHL) accompanied by progressive degeneration of stereocilia in the cochlear outer hair cells. Interestingly, ePHL did not develop in mutant mice with the C3H/HeN background, thus suggesting that other genetic factors are required for ePHL development. Therefore, we performed classical genetic analyses and found that the occurrence of ePHL in Ush1gjs/+ mice was associated with an interval in chromosome 10 that contains the cadherin 23 gene (Cdh23), which is also responsible for human deafness. To confirm this mutation effect, we generated C57BL/6J-Ush1gjs/+, Cdh23c.753A/G double-heterozygous mice by using the CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Cdh23c.753A>G knock-in method. The Cdh23c.753A/G mice harbored a one-base substitution (A for G), and the homozygous A allele caused moderate hearing loss with aging. Analyses revealed the complete recovery of ePHL and stereocilia degeneration in C57BL/6J-Ush1gjs/+ mice. These results clearly show that the development of ePHL requires at least two mutant alleles of the Ush1g and Cdh23 genes. Our results also suggest that because the SANS and CDH23 proteins form a complex in the stereocilia, the interaction between these proteins may play key roles in the maintenance of stereocilia and the prevention of ePHL.
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- Yuki Miyasaka
- Mammalian Genetics Project, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Division of Oncogenomics, Cancer Genome Center, Chiba Cancer Center Research Institute, Chiba 260-0801, Japan
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan and
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan and
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- Mammalian Genetics Laboratory, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima 411-8540, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Physiology, Niigata University School of Medicine, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Laboratory, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima 411-8540, Japan
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- Laboratory for Transgenic Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan
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- Mammalian Genetics Project, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences,
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Nunokawa K, Seki Y, Ino S, Doi K. Judging hardness of an object from the sounds of tapping created by a white cane. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2015; 2014:5876-9. [PMID: 25571333 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2014.6944965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The white cane plays a vital role in the independent mobility support of the visually impaired. Allowing the recognition of target attributes through the contact of a white cane is an important function. We have conducted research to obtain fundamental knowledge concerning the exploration methods used to perceive the hardness of an object through contact with a white cane. This research has allowed us to examine methods that enhance accuracy in the perception of objects as well as the materials and structures of a white cane. Previous research suggest considering the roles of both auditory and tactile information from the white cane in determining objects' hardness is necessary. This experimental study examined the ability of people to perceive the hardness of an object solely through the tapping sounds of a white cane (i.e., auditory information) using a method of magnitude estimation. Two types of sounds were used to estimate hardness: 1) the playback of recorded tapping sounds and 2) the sounds produced on-site by tapping. Three types of handgrips were used to create different sounds of tapping on an object with a cane. The participants of this experiment were five sighted university students wearing eye masks and two totally blind students who walk independently with a white cane. The results showed that both sighted university students and totally blind participants were able to accurately judge the hardness of an object solely by using auditory information from a white cane. For the blind participants, different handgrips significantly influenced the accuracy of their estimation of an object's hardness.
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Makino T, Mizawa M, Seki Y, Hayashi M, Shimizu T. Decreased filaggrin-2 expression in the epidermis in a case of pityriasis rotunda. Clin Exp Dermatol 2015; 41:215-7. [DOI: 10.1111/ced.12716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- T. Makino
- Department of Dermatology; Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Toyama; Sugitani 2630 Toyama 930-0194 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Toyama; Sugitani 2630 Toyama 930-0194 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Toyama; Sugitani 2630 Toyama 930-0194 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Toyama; Sugitani 2630 Toyama 930-0194 Japan
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- Department of Dermatology; Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Toyama; Sugitani 2630 Toyama 930-0194 Japan
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Takahashi S, Seki Y, Uchida A, Nakayama K, Satoh H. Are tyrosine residues involved in the photoconversion of the water-soluble chlorophyll-binding protein of Chenopodium album? Plant Biol (Stuttg) 2015; 17:632-638. [PMID: 25287526 DOI: 10.1111/plb.12274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Non-photosynthetic and hydrophilic chlorophyll (Chl) proteins, called water-soluble Chl-binding proteins (WSCPs), are distributed in various species of Chenopodiaceae, Amaranthaceae, Polygonaceae and Brassicaceae. Based on their photoconvertibility, WSCPs are categorised into two classes: Class I (photoconvertible) and Class II (non-photoconvertible). Chenopodium album WSCP (CaWSCP; Class I) is able to convert the chlorin skeleton of Chl a into a bacteriochlorin-like skeleton under light in the presence of molecular oxygen. Potassium iodide (KI) is a strong inhibitor of the photoconversion. Because KI attacks tyrosine residues in proteins, tyrosine residues in CaWSCP are considered to be important amino acid residues for the photoconversion. Recently, we identified the gene encoding CaWSCP and found that the mature region of CaWSCP contained four tyrosine residues: Tyr13, Tyr14, Tyr87 and Tyr134. To gain insight into the effect of the tyrosine residues on the photoconversion, we constructed 15 mutant proteins (Y13A, Y14A, Y87A, Y134A, Y13-14A, Y13-87A, Y13-134A, Y14-87A, Y14-134A, Y87-134A, Y13-14-87A, Y13-14-134A, Y13-87-134A, Y14-87-134A and Y13-14-87-134A) using site-directed mutagenesis. Amazingly, all the mutant proteins retained not only chlorophyll-binding activity, but also photoconvertibility. Furthermore, we found that KI strongly inhibited the photoconversion of Y13-14-87-134A. These findings indicated that the four tyrosine residues are not essential for the photoconversion.
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- S Takahashi
- Department of Biomolecular Science, Toho University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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Seki Y, Kakinuma A, Kuchii T, Ohira K. Disclosing haemophilia at school: strategies employed by mothers of children with haemophilia in Japan. Haemophilia 2015; 21:629-35. [PMID: 25854899 DOI: 10.1111/hae.12674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Most children with haemophilia in Japan study in mainstream schools. However, many mothers have difficulty deciding whether to inform teachers of their child's haemophilia because of the accompanying potential discrimination and prejudice, particularly after the press coverage on the HIV scandal in the 1980s. AIMS We therefore aim to explore and describe disclosure strategies of mothers of children with haemophilia. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted using the modified grounded theory approach to explore disclosure strategies of mothers of children with haemophilia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 selected mothers (12 children were HIV positive and 7 were HIV-negative). RESULTS In the pre-HIV/AIDS crisis period, the kind of strategy employed - full disclosure, conditional full disclosure and partial disclosure - depended on the extent of mothers' fears about mainstream schools refusing admission because of their child's haemophilia. After the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s in Japan, the three categories of strategies employed by mothers of children with haemophilia were limited disclosure, non-disclosure and full disclosure. These depended on mothers' expectations of discrimination towards their child because of the social stigma around haemophilia and being HIV-positive. CONCLUSION For children with haemophilia to feel safe attending school, public schools must establish care management and anti-discrimination systems for children with chronic diseases, thus assuring parents of their children's welfare at school.
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- Y Seki
- Faculty of Education, Saitama University, Saitama, Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation Habataki Welfare Project, Tokyo, Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation Habataki Welfare Project, Tokyo, Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation Habataki Welfare Project, Tokyo, Japan
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Uda K, Seki Y, Saito M, Sonobe Y, Hsieh YC, Takahashi H, Terasaki I, Homma T. Fabrication of Π-structured Bi-Te thermoelectric micro-device by electrodeposition. Electrochim Acta 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2014.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Wada H, Okamoto K, Iba T, Kushimoto S, Kawasugi K, Gando S, Madoiwa S, Uchiyama T, Mayumi T, Seki Y. Addition of recommendations for the use of recombinant human thrombomodulin to the "Expert consensus for the treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation in Japan". Thromb Res 2014; 134:924-5. [PMID: 25135793 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2014.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Revised: 06/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- H Wada
- Department of Molecular and Laboratory Medicine, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Research Division of Cell and Molecular Medicine, Center for Molecular Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center, Takasaki, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health School of Medicine, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shibata Hospital-Niigata Prefectural Hospital, Shibata, Japan
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Shimomura M, Hasegawa S, Seki Y, Fukano R, Hotta N, Ichiyama T. Intravenous immunoglobulin does not increase FcγRIIB expression levels on monocytes in children with immune thrombocytopenia. Clin Exp Immunol 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/cei.12384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sakairi M, Sasaki R, Kaneko A, Seki Y, Nagasawa D. Evaluation of metal cation effects on galvanic corrosion behavior of the A5052 aluminum alloy in low chloride ion containing solutions by electrochemical noise impedance. Electrochim Acta 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2014.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kato TA, Yamauchi Y, Horikawa H, Monji A, Mizoguchi Y, Seki Y, Hayakawa K, Utsumi H, Kanba S. Neurotransmitters, psychotropic drugs and microglia: clinical implications for psychiatry. Curr Med Chem 2014; 20:331-44. [PMID: 23157624 DOI: 10.2174/0929867311320030003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2012] [Revised: 09/13/2012] [Accepted: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Psychiatric disorders have long and dominantly been regarded to be induced by disturbances of neuronal networks including synapses and neurotransmitters. Thus, the effects of psychotropic drugs such as antipsychotics and antidepressants have been understood to modulate synaptic regulation via receptors and transporters of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. Recently, microglia, immunological/inflammatory cells in the brain, have been indicated to have positive links to psychiatric disorders. Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and postmortem studies have revealed microglial activation in the brain of neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and autism. Animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders have revealed the underlying microglial pathologies. In addition, various psychotropic drugs have been suggested to have direct effects on microglia. Until now, the relationship between microglia, neurotransmitters and psychiatric disorders has not been well understood. Therefore, in this review, at first, we summarize recent findings of interaction between microglia and neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine and glutamate. Next, we introduce up-to-date knowledge of the effects of psychotropic drugs such as antipsychotics, antidepressants and antiepileptics on microglial modulation. Finally, we propose the possibility that modulating microglia may be a key target in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. Further investigations and clinical trials should be conducted to clarify this perspective, using animal in vivo studies and imaging studies with human subjects.
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- T A Kato
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.
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Seki Y, Nitta K, Kaneko Y. Observation of polyphosphate bodies and DNA during the cell division cycle of Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942. Plant Biol (Stuttg) 2014; 16:258-263. [PMID: 23574545 DOI: 10.1111/plb.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2012] [Accepted: 12/21/2012] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Although most cyanobacterial cells contain prominent polyphosphate bodies in the central cytoplasmic area enclosed by the peripheral thylakoid membranes, their roles are not fully understood. Storing phosphate for nucleotide production might be one of their important roles in survival of the cells. As a step towards identifying a possible contribution of the polyphosphate bodies to DNA synthesis, the relationship between polyphosphate bodies and DNA throughout cell division cycle of Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942 cells cultured under light/dark cycles was investigated with light and electron microscopy. During the dark period, the average size of polyphosphate bodies increased gradually without significant change in their number and distribution. However, during the light period, the number of polyphosphate bodies increased, while the size of each polyphosphate body decreased and cells elongated until the end of the light period, when most cells divided. The ratio of the content of polyphosphate bodies to cell length increased gradually during the dark period and decreased during the light period. Hoechst 33342-stained DNA appeared diffuse during the dark period, but in the light period it became condensed and eventually formed a wavy, rope-like structure prior to cell division. Close association between fibres containing DNA and polyphosphate bodies was demonstrated by TEM using DNA-specific staining and BrdU labelling. These regular coordinated changes of polyphosphate bodies and DNA shape during the cell division cycle, together with their intimate interaction, imply a role of polyphosphate bodies in supplying material for DNA.
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- Y Seki
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Analysis Technology Center, Research and Developmental Management Headquarters, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Minamiashigara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Biology Section in the Faculty of Education; Graduate School of Science and Engineering; Institute for Environmental Science and Technology, Saitama University, Saitama, Japan
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Ando T, Morimoto S, Mori F, Watanabe D, Seki Y, Niiyama M, Yoshida N, Ono M, Miki N, Ichihara A. CVD Therapy for Unresectable Pheochromocytoma. Ann Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt460.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We outline the development of a reliable model of obstructive uropathy in fetal lambs highlighting our understanding of the critical time points for interventions and the variability of any such model. We identify some discoveries that may have clinical implications. METHODS The model requires 60-day-gestation fetal lambs. In lambs, glomerulogenesis is complete by 90 days gestation. (Term is 145 days.) The ability to develop a reliable method of creating bladder outlet obstruction in females, ligating both the urethra and urachus was critical. The lambs are bred to an accuracy of ±24 h. RESULTS Creating the model at 50-60 days gestation, produces different expressions of renal dysplasia in groups of lambs undergoing identical interventions at the same stage of gestation. Early complete urethral obstruction can produce the Potter phenotype. An appropriately timed vesico-amniotic shunt preserves renal development, producing a shrunken, non-compliant bladder. Shunting the normal fetal bladder at 80 days gestation produces a similar bladder. Provision of a low-pressure valve in the shunt preserves bladder development and compliance. Using a high-pressure shunt produces results similar to non-shunted lambs. DISCUSSION We developed a reliable animal model for obstructive uropathy. Being alert to peripheral results can lead to new findings.
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- K C Pringle
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, P.O. Box 7343, Wellington South, 6242, Wellington, New Zealand,
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Otani K, Sakairi M, Sasaki R, Kaneko A, Seki Y, Nagasawa D. Effect of metal cations on corrosion behavior and surface film structure of the A3003 aluminum alloy in model tap waters. J Solid State Electrochem 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-013-2260-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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