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P01.17 An Exploratory Study of Associating Factors for Disease Progression After Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Monotherapy. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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344P Single-centre analysis of anti-resorptive agent-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in lung cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.10.338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Domain-based local pair natural orbital CCSD(T) calculations of six different S1 structures of oxygen evolving complex of photosystem II. Proposal of multi-intermediate models for the S1 state. Chem Phys Lett 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2019.136660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Theory of chemical bonds in metalloenzymes XXII: a concerted bond-switching mechanism for the oxygen–oxygen bond formation coupled with one electron transfer for water oxidation in the oxygen-evolving complex of photosystem II. Mol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/00268976.2018.1552799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Relative stability between the manganese hydroxide- and oxo-models for water oxidation by CCSD, DMRG CASCI, CASSCF, CASPT2 and CASDFT methods; Importance of static and dynamical electron correlation effects for OEC of PSII. Chem Phys Lett 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2018.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Intravenous Administration of Tacrolimus Stabilizes Control of Blood Concentration Regardless of CYP3A5 Polymorphism in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Comparison of Intravenous Infusion and Oral Administration in Early Postoperative Period. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:2684-2689. [PMID: 30401377 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND We compared achievement rate of sufficient tacrolimus blood concentration in the early postoperative period and incidence of acute cellular rejection within 1 month after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) between tacrolimus intravenous (IV) and oral administration groups. METHODS From October 2005 to November 2016, 61 LDLT patients administered tacrolimus, who could be genotyped for CYP3A5*3 and *1, were chosen from the electronic record database. The patients were then divided into the 2 groups (an IV group [n = 38] and an oral group [n = 23]). We defined patients with 1*1 or *1*3 as expressors and those with *3*3 as nonexpressors. Sufficient trough level tacrolimus blood concentration on postoperative day (POD) 3 was defined as 10-20 ng/mL. RESULTS Comparable concentrations were seen between the 2 groups, with mean blood concentration 13.7 ± 8.5 ng/mL in the oral group and 15.2 ± 4.3 ng/mL in the IV group. Achievement rate of sufficient tacrolimus concentration on POD 3 was significantly higher in the IV group than in oral group: 97% (37 of 38) vs 65% (15 of 23), respectively (P = .001). When we focused on achievement rate in the oral group according to CYP3A5 polymorphism, the frequency of expressors (17%) was significantly lower than that of nonexpressors (82%) (P = .016). However, in the IV group this negative influence was totally eliminated, resulting in high achievement rates regardless of CYP3A5 polymorphism. In terms of incidence of acute cellular rejection, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (IV 32% vs oral 17%, P = .250). CONCLUSION IV administration of tacrolimus allowed us to obtain more stable control of blood concentration regardless of CYP3A5 genotype.
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Development of Monoclonal Antibody Sandwich-ELISA for Determination of Beer Foam-Active Proteins. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREWING CHEMISTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1094/asbcj-56-0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Development of a New Method for Determining Beer Foam and Haze Proteins by Using the Immunochemical Method ELISA. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREWING CHEMISTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1094/asbcj-54-0177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Carbohydrates in Brewing. I. Determination of Fermentable Sugars and Oligosaccharides in Wort and Beer by Partition High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREWING CHEMISTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1094/asbcj-49-0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Application of ELISA to Quantitative Evaluation of Foam-Active Protein in the Malting and Brewing Processes. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREWING CHEMISTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1094/asbcj-55-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Prospective analysis of the risk factors for cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx676.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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MRI and MR spectroscopy are useful to evaluate patients with hypoglycemic encephalopathy. J Neurol Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.08.2277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A 2,7-diamino-1,4,8-triazanaphthalene derivative selectively binds to cytosine bulge DNA only at a weakly acidic pH. Org Biomol Chem 2017; 15:1313-1316. [PMID: 27847943 DOI: 10.1039/c6ob02273a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The synthesis and properties of 2,7-diamino-1,4,8-triazanaphthalene (azaDANP) are described. AzaDANP is protonated only at a weakly acidic pH to bind to the cytosine bulge DNA duplex selectively. Upon binding of azaDANP to the cytosine bulge DNA, a new absorption band at 407 nm appears, and the absorption change of azaDANP on binding to the target is very sensitive to environmental pH with a bell-shaped pH-absorption profile.
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A new fluorescence turn-on type of PCR monitoring system (Hpro-PCR) using a hairpin probe and a primer having a tag sequence at the 5′ end with the fluorescent molecule 2,7-diamino-1,8-naphthyridine derivative (DANP) has been developed.
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DPP4 inhibitor, anagliptin, ameliorates fasting and postprandial hypertriglyceridemia. Atherosclerosis 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.07.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Severe exacerbation or manifestation of primary disease related to nivolumab in non-small-cell lung cancer patients with poor performance status or brain metastases. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:1354-6. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A 10-year-old, female, mongrel showed hemorrhage from vulva. By magnetic resonance image (MRI) and endoscopic examination, a multipapillary mass with a grape-like appearance was found around the urethral opening. Histologically, the mass consisted of variable-sized round-, spindle-to-polygonal-shaped tumor cells including many multinuclear cells. Mitotic figures were also frequently observed. In some areas, that tumor cells were loosely arranged, with intercellular myxoid components. immunohistochemically, these tumor cells were strongly positive for vimentin and focally positive for desmin but negative for myoglobin. Thus, the case was diagnosed as a relatively poorly differentiated botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma by the macroscopic, histopathologic, and immunohistochemical identification. This is the first report of botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma developing in the vagina of a dog.
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Influence of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Genetic Polymorphism on Late Renal Dysfunction After Adult-to-adult Living-donor Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:1184-9. [PMID: 27320583 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 01/31/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Late renal dysfunction (LRD) is known to be one of the most important complications to affect long-term outcome after living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The relationship between angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion (I)/deletion (D) gene polymorphism and renal function after LDLT are still unknown. The aim of this study was to elucidate the risk factors for LRD after LDLT, focusing on ACE gene polymorphism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Among the 94 recipients who underwent adult-to-adult LDLT between March 2002 and September 2009, the total number of subjects who survived more than 1 year after LDLT and in whom angiotensin-converting enzyme genotype could be measured was 64. LRD was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate level less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m(2) at any point after 1 year from undergoing LDLT. RESULTS LRD was found in 24 patients (37.5%). The incidence of LRD was significantly higher in D/D type than in I/I or I/D type: 85.7% (6/7) vs. 42.1% (8/19), 35.7% (10/38) (P = .010). Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate was significantly lower in D/D type than in I/I, I/D types, and postoperatively they were significantly lower in D/D type at 2, 3, and 4 years after LDLT. By multivariate analysis, age and hypertension were the independent risk factors for LRD. The 10-year survival rate was much lower in the recipients with LRD than in those without LRD at 66.7% versus 87.5%, respectively (P = .053). CONCLUSION In conclusion, age and hypertension were determined as significant independent risk factors for LRD after adult-to-adult LDLT, and the recipients with D/D genotype should be strictly cared for the development of LRD.
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Cytosine-bulge-dependent fluorescence quenching for the real-time hairpin primer PCR. Chem Commun (Camb) 2015; 50:15195-8. [PMID: 25338232 DOI: 10.1039/c4cc06780k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The progress of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was sensitively monitored based on the increase in fluorescence of N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)-2,7-diamino-1,8-naphthyridine, which was covalently anchored on the cytosine bulge directly neighbouring the 5'-T_G-3'/5'-CCA-3' sequence in the hairpin tag at the 5' end of the PCR primer.
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Solvent tuned single molecule dual emission in protic solvents: effect of polarity and H-bonding. Faraday Discuss 2015; 185:285-97. [DOI: 10.1039/c5fd00054h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Phen-PENMe2 has recently been proposed as a promising new molecule displaying solvent-tuned dual emission, highlighting an original and newly-described charge transfer model. The study of the photophysical behaviour of this molecule was extended to include protic solvents. The effects of polarity and hydrogen bonding lead to an even more evident dual emission associated with a large multi-emission band in some solvents like methanol, highlighting Phen-PENMe2 as a promising candidate for white light emission.
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We synthesized a new class of membrane-binding amphiphilic DNA consisting of hydrophilic phosphodiester-linked DNA and hydrophobic octyl phosphotriester-linked DNA. The amphiphilic DNA binds to the lipid membrane by inserting the hydrophobic region, which is facilitated by the presence of the complementary DNA strand.
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Solvent-tuned dual emission: a structural and electronic interplay highlighting a novel planar ICT (OPICT). Phys Chem Chem Phys 2015; 17:7639-42. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cp05661b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Displaying a dual emission, a Phen-PENMe2 compound can be foreseen as a new model for fundamental studies.
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Eicosapentaenoic acid ameriolates postprandial hypertriglyceridemia. Atherosclerosis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.05.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A novel potent and selective pparalpha agonist, k-877, ameriolates both fasting and postprandial hypertriglyceridemia. Atherosclerosis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.05.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Photochromic–fluorescent–plasmonic nanomaterials: towards integrated three-component photoactive hybrid nanosystems. Chem Commun (Camb) 2014; 50:7299-302. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cc02179g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Silica-coated gold nanorods functionalized with grafted fluorescent and photochromic derivatives were synthesized and cross-coupled interactions between plasmonic, photochromic, and fluorescence properties have been demonstrated.
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Utility of FDG PET/CT in IgG4-related systemic disease. Clin Radiol 2011; 67:297-305. [PMID: 22119099 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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IgG4-related systemic disease (IgG4-RSD) is an emerging clinical entity about which much remains to be elucidated, in terms of its aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and outcome. Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) and Mikulicz disease (MD) are the two major, well-studied constituents of IgG4-RSD. AIP and MD have common characteristics of forming tumour-mimicking lesions that consist of lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates and fibrosclerosis with numerous immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-positive plasma cells, as well as various multi-organ manifestations of IgG4-RSD. 2-[(18)F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron-emission tomography/ computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) enables the acquisition of whole-body images and provides functional information about disease activity; as such it has a valuable role in staging extent of disease, guiding biopsy, and monitoring response to treatment. However, FDG PET/CT is likely to be only one component of the management strategy, and clinical, laboratory, imaging and histological findings are crucial in the overall diagnosis of the condition. At present FDG PET/CT does not have a well-established role in the assessment of patients with IgG4-RSD and future prospective studies are required to define the cost-effectiveness and clinical impact in this patient group more accurately.
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Temporal distribution of ichthyoplankton in the Ivinhema River (Mato Grosso do Sul State/ Brazil): influence of environmental variables. NEOTROPICAL ICHTHYOLOGY 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1679-62252011005000017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Information on ichthyoplankton is an important tool in determining reproduction periods that - if associated to environmental variables - allows for inferences about the factors that regulate their intensity, beginning, and ending. In this context, this study aims to establish (i) ichthyoplankton composition; (ii) temporal variations in the overall density of eggs and larvae and among the most important taxa; and (iii) the influence of some abiotic and biotic variables on these organisms' abundance. Ichthyoplankton sampling was undertaken during the period between April 2005 and March 2006 at the Ivinhema River, upper Paraná River basin (MS/Brazil). Differences in the ichthyoplankton's temporal variation were evaluated using unifactorial ANOVAs. Principal Component Analysis and Pearson's correlation were used for the relationships between eggs and larvae densities and environmental variables. A total of 3,341 eggs and 2,896 larvae were captured during the period studied, and most of them were medium-sized and large species that carried out some type of reproductive migration. The highest densities of eggs and larvae occurred during the months of spring and summer, except for those of Bryconamericus stramineus, which was most abundant during the winter. The density of ichthyoplankton was most positively correlated with the water's outflow and temperature. However, Plagioscion squamosissimus was positively related to the increase in pH and in zooplanktonic organisms, while B. stramineus was inversely correlated with water outflow and temperature. The study concludes that spawning is most intense in the spring and summer, especially between November and January, and is related to the greatest values of water temperature and outflow. Nevertheless, the response and reproductive intensity in relation to the environmental variables vary according to the species.
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Quadruple therapy with ecabet sodium, omeprazole, amoxicillin and metronidazole is effective for eradication of Helicobacter pylori after failure of first-line therapy (KDOG0201 Study). J Clin Pharm Ther 2010; 35:303-7. [PMID: 20831531 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2009.01092.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECT An antiulcer agent, ecabet sodium, is active against Helicobacter pylori. The aim of the present study was to clinically examine whether eradication therapy, which includes ecabet sodium, is effective in eradication of H. pylori after failure of first-line therapy. METHODS Patients with peptic ulcer who failed with first-line triple eradication therapy containing clarithromycin received quadruple therapy with omeprazole (20 mg, twice daily), amoxicillin (750 mg, twice daily), metronidazole (500 mg, twice daily) and ecabet sodium (1000 mg, twice daily) for 14 days. Eradication of H. pylori was judged by 13C-urea breath test 8 weeks later. RESULTS Fifty-two patients (36 men and 16 women) were included. Their mean age was 51.4 years (range 28-73). One patient dropped out because of diarrhoea. The eradication rate was 98.0% (50/51) according to the per-protocol analysis and 96.2% (50/52) according to the intention-to-treat analysis. Side effects occurred in seven patients, but none were serious. CONCLUSIONS Quadruple therapy including ecabet sodium is useful as second-line eradication treatment for H. pylori.
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Resolution of mesangial light chain deposits 3 years after high-dose melphalan with autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Clin Nephrol 2010; 74:384-388. [PMID: 20979947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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A 52-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for treatment of nephrotic syndrome. Funduscopic findings showed fundal hemorrhage and soft exudates, and serologic analysis showed a monoclonal serum component that was identified as Bence Jones protein-k type. A bone marrow biopsy showed diffuse proliferation of atypical plasma cells, while a renal biopsy showed diffuse and nodular mesangial proliferation. Immunohistochemical staining confirmed the presence of k chains along the glomerular basement membrane and in mesangial areas. The patient was diagnosed as multiple myeloma (Bence Jones k type) with light chain deposition disease (LCDD). After high-dose melphalan and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT), the multiple myeloma and nephrotic syndrome were in complete remission; her renal function was improved, but a renal biopsy performed 6 months after PBSCT showed the persistence of diffuse and nodular lesions. By contrast, a renal biopsy performed 3 years later showed complete resolution of the diffuse and nodular mesangial proliferation.
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P354 A NOVEL HDL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN, PROGRANULIN, IS INVOLVED IN LIPID METABOLISM AND MACROPHAGE RECRUITMENT INTO ADIPOSE TISSUES. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)70421-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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P294 ADIPONECTIN ENHANCES DE NOVO HEPATIC HDL SYNTHESIS THROUGH LXR ALPHA- AND COUP-TFII-DEPENDENT PATHWAYS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)70361-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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P300 EFFECT OF PROBUCOL ON AN ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTY OF HDL IN PATIENTS WITH HETEROZYGOUS FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)70367-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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MS54 SERUM APOLIPOPROTEIN B-48 LEVEL IS CORRELATED WITH CAROTID INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS (IMT) IN SUBJECTS WITH NORMAL SERUM TRIGLYCERIDE LEVEL. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)70555-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Adherence to Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy in Children with Asthma and Their Caregivers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postprandial hyperlipidaemia is known to be a high-risk factor for atherosclerotic disease because of rapid and lasting accumulations of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and remnants. The Niemann-Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1) protein acts as an intestinal cholesterol transporter and ezetimibe, which inhibits NPC1L1, has been used in patients with hypercholesterolaemia. We investigated effects of ezetimibe on fasting lipid and lipoprotein profiles and postprandial hyperlipidaemia in patients with type IIb hyperlipidaemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ezetimibe 10 mg per day was administered in ten patients with type IIb hyperlipidaemia for 2 months, and lipid and lipoprotein profiles were examined during fasting and after an oral fat loading (OFL) test. RESULTS In the fasting state, ezetimibe significantly decreased not only total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol and apolipoproteinB-100 (apoB-100) levels but triglycerides (TG), apoB-48 and remnant lipoprotein cholesterol (RemL-C) levels. High performance liquid chromatography analysis showed that ezetimibe decreased cholesterol and TG levels in the very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and LDL size ranges as well as apoB-100 levels, suggesting a decrease in numbers of VLDL and LDL particles. After OFL, ezetimibe decreased the area under the curve for TG, apoB-48 and RemL-C. Ezetimibe decreased postprandial elevations of cholesterol and TG levels in the chylomicrons (CM) size range, suggesting that the postprandial production of CM particles was suppressed by ezetimibe. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that ezetimibe improves fasting lipoprotein profiles and postprandial hyperlipidaemia by suppressing intestinal CM production in patients with type IIb hyperlipidaemia and such treatment may prove to be effective in reducing atherosclerosis.
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Abstract: P862 SERUM OXYSTEROL LEVELS ARE ELEVATED IN A PATIENT WITH GIANT NECROTIC TENDON XANTHOMATOSIS AND CAROTID AND CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)70983-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Abstract: P430 ROLE OF ADIPONECTIN IN THE ATHEROPROTECTIVE SYSTEM VIA HDL-CHOLESTEROL. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)70725-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Abstract: P749 SERUM CONCENTRATIONS OF LINOLEIC ACIDS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES BY LIPID PEROXIDATION ARE INCREASED IN PATIENTS WITH CD36 DEFICIENCY. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)70118-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Abstract: P410 EZETIMIBE IMPROVES POSTPRANDIAL HYPERLIPIDEMIA IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE IIB HYPERLIPIDEMIA. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(09)70705-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Factors Influencing The Adherence Of Asthmatic Children And Caregivers To Corticosteroid Inhalation Therapy. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2008.12.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Scheduled Visits to a Pediatric Clinic as One of the Adherence Factors Influencing Asthma Control. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2008.12.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fish larvae from the upper Paraná River: do abiotic factors affect larval density? NEOTROPICAL ICHTHYOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1590/s1679-62252008000400002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of abiotic factors on fish larvae occurrence. Samplings were carried out monthly at 12 stations (grouped in four areas) in the Amambaí, Ivaí and Paraná rivers and in the Itaipu Reservoir (upper Paraná River basin), from October 1994 to January 1995 (spawning season). Simultaneously, we obtained water temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, water level, water velocity, and rainfall. Principal Component Analyses (PCA) and Detrended Correspondence Analyses (DCA) were applied to summarize abiotic and larvae density data, respectively. Amambaí River differed significantly from the other areas in relation to abiotic factors. Itaipu Reservoir differed significantly from the other areas considering species composition, and the Ivaí River also differed from the Paraná River. The relationship among PCA and DCA axes were significant, indicating that abiotic factors do influence larva. For example: Leporinus elongatus prefered the Amambaí River, Hypophthalmus edentatus, Plagioscion squamosissimus, and Hoplias aff. malabaricus the Itaipu Reservoir, and Pimelodus maculatus, Auchenipterus osteomystax and Iheringichthys labrosus the Ivaí River. We suggest that species selected some abiotic factors characteristic to a given environment as spawning grounds.
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The reaction of cytosine with bisulfite by base flipping from the duplex. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008:435-6. [DOI: 10.1093/nass/nrn221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Prediction of corticosteroid responsiveness based on fibroblast-specific protein 1 (FSP1) in patients with IgA nephropathy. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2008; 23:3152-9. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfn240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Desenvolvimento inicial de Hoplias aff. malabaricus (Bloch, 1794) (Osteichthyes, Erythrinidae) da planície alagável do alto rio Paraná, Brasil. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v30i2.3608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A genetic locus controlling aging-sensitive regression of B lymphopoiesis in an autoimmune-prone MRL/lpr strain of mice. Scand J Immunol 2007; 66:654-61. [PMID: 17983422 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2007.02020.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aging readily affects immune system under the influence of environmental and/or intrinsic factors while accelerating the development of various immune disorders including autoimmune diseases. Little is known about molecular and cellular mechanisms connecting between immune senescence and development of autoimmune diseases. Here, we first show strain-specific and aging-sensitive onset of B-cell abnormality in a lupus-prone MRL/Mp.Fas(lpr) (MRL/lpr) strain of mice. This abnormality was characterized by the regression of B lymphopoiesis in the bone marrow of this strain. We next examined the association between the B-cell regression and onset of autoimmune diseases in aged (MRL/lpr x C3H/He.Fas(lpr)) F2 mice, in which pathologic phenotypes, such as glomerulonephritis, vasculitis, sialoadenitis and arthritis, variously developed. We also searched whole genome to identify genetic loci linked to the B-cell regression by using the same F2 mice. The B-cell regression manifested in the spleen of F2 mice was retrospectively evaluated by reverse transcriptase-based PCR quantification. The results demonstrated that the onset of autoimmune diseases in the F2 mice was not associated with the aging-sensitive B-cell regression. The genetic study identified a significant locus responsible for the B-cell regression in the vicinity of D5Mit233 (29 cM). This is first evidence for the presence of a genetic locus that affects B lymphopoiesis in an aging-sensitive manner.
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Association of epidermal growth factor receptor mutations in lung cancer with chemosensitivity to gefitinib in isolated cancer cells from Japanese patients. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2007; 16:263-7. [PMID: 17508947 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2006.00738.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Somatic mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene are reported to be associated with clinical responsiveness of lung cancer to gefitinib, an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. To elucidate the association between somatic mutations and the pharmacological actions of gefitinib, the chemosensitivity of isolated cancer cells from the lungs of Japanese patients to gefitinib was examined by the collagen gel-droplet embedded culture drug sensitivity test in vitro. In 30 specimens isolated from non-small-cell lung cancer patients, mutations were observed in eight tumour specimens (27%) and chemosensitivity to gefitinib was observed in seven specimens (23%). However, somatic mutations were not predominantly associated with chemosensitivity to gefitinib in vitro. Both mutation and chemosensitivity frequencies in this study were higher than those reported in studies from the United States, indicating a possible ethnic difference. Moreover, both frequencies were much higher in females than in males. Since a gender difference in chemosensitivity to gefitinib was observed in isolated cancer cells in vitro, this suggests that gefitinib works in part through the suppression of EGFR signalling, but that other factors, including sex-related factors, may participate in gefitinib action.
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A 62-year-old woman with Barrett's esophageal cancer was hospitalized. Abdominal CT confirmed metastases to the liver and lymph nodes, for which surgical excision and radiotherapy were not indicated. We started chemotherapy with a course of daily oral S-1 at a dose of 80 mg/m(2) for 21 days, with a 2-hour drip of cisplatin at 60 mg/m(2) on day 8. Breaks of 14 drug-free days were given between courses. After two courses, a repeat CT confirmed that the liver and lymph node metastases had disappeared; after three courses, another CT confirmed that the metastatic foci were still absent, so we judged the disease to be in complete remission. Endoscopy and upper GI series confirmed that the primary tumor was reduced, and endoscopic mucosal resection performed using the strip biopsy method. The excision specimen was well differentiated adenocarcinoma, and mucosal invasion, and the excision stump was negative. After two more courses of S-1 + cisplatin, chemotherapy has been suspended with the patient's consent, and in the 21 months after endoscopic mucosal resection, no recurrence has been observed. This is a rare case of metastatic Barrett's esophageal cancer in which the metastases were eradicated by S-1 + cisplatin, and the primary tumor successfully excised by endoscopic mucosal resection after downstaging.
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