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2. Children’s awareness and the effects of disaster prevention education: Impact of the great east Japan earthquake tsunami
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Yasuda, M., Saito, R., and Muramoto, T.
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This study investigated trends in disaster preparedness awareness among elementary school children in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. Questionnaire surveys conducted before, immediately after, and one month after the delivery classes revealed regional differences in children's disaster awareness.Compared to coastal areas, inland areas had relatively lower disaster awareness. Children in the coastal area of Fukushima were highly motivated to learn about disaster prevention, and their disaster risk assessment increased even after the on-site class, and remained high one month later, indicating the influence of the earthquake off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, which occurred frequently from the Great East Japan Earthquake to the present and continued to occur even after the delivery classes. The Miyagi coastal area has a high awareness of evacuation behavior in the event of a disaster, suggesting that the importance of evacuation behavior may be shared within the family due to the many past tsunami disasters. The Fukushima inland area showed a high fear of natural hazards and a tendency to lack confidence in their actions in the event of a disaster, while the Miyagi inland area showed low fear of disasters, assessed low disaster frequency, and showed low interest in family commitments. Finally, this study suggests the factors that influence the effectiveness and sustainability of disaster prevention education for children including the geographical characteristics of the region, past disaster experiences, and the number of local disaster training programs., The 28th IUGG General Assembly (IUGG2023) (Berlin 2023)
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- 2023
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3. The action of prostaglandin E2 and triamcinolone acetonide on the firing activity of lumbar nerve roots
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Muramoto, T., Atsuta, Y., Iwahara, T., Sato, M., and Takemitsu, Y.
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- 1997
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4. Gene expression of myostatin during development and regeneration of skeletal muscle in Japanese Black Cattle
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Shibata, M., Matsumoto, K., Aikawa, K., Muramoto, T., Fujimura, S., and Kadowaki, M.
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myogenic regulatory factor ,beef cattle ,muscle ,regeneration ,musculoskeletal system ,myostatin ,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ 2 - Abstract
Myostatin is a specific negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth and is regarded as one of the most important factors for myogenesis. The aim of the current study was to analyze the developmental change in the gene expression of myostatin and an adipogenic transcription factor (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor λ2) in the semitendinosus muscle of Japanese Black Cattle throughout the whole life cycle. An additional aim was to compare the temporal expression patterns of myostatin and relevant myogenic regulatory factors (MRF) mRNA during muscle regeneration after frostbite injury at 16 mo of age. The developmental pattern of myostatin gene expression exhibited 2 peaks: the greatest expression occurred in utero (P
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- 2006
5. Orthodontic treatment for patients with temporomandibular disorder
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Muramoto, T, Matsubara, N, and Soma, K
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mandibular deviation ,TMD ,orthodontic treatment ,temporomandibular disorder ,asymmetry - Published
- 2006
6. Fabrication of Nanoparticles by Electric Discharge Plasma in Liquid
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Yatsu, S., primary, Takahashi, H., additional, Sasaki, H., additional, Sakaguchi, N., additional, Ohkubo, K., additional, Muramoto, T., additional, and Watanabe, S., additional
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- 2013
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7. The primary structure of the prion protein influences the distribution of abnormal prion protein in the central nervous system
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Kitamoto, T., Doh-ura, K., Muramoto, T., Miyazono, M., and Tateishi, J.
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Central Nervous System ,Polymorphism, Genetic ,Base Sequence ,PrPSc Proteins ,Prions ,animal diseases ,Molecular Sequence Data ,Immunohistochemistry ,Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome ,nervous system diseases ,Molecular Probes ,Mutation ,Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease ,Humans ,Dementia ,Tissue Distribution ,Codon ,Research Article - Abstract
We immunohistochemically examined tissue sections from patients with prion protein (PrP) polymorphism using hydrolytic autoclaving enhancement. Abnormal PrP accumulations could be classified into plaque formations (plaque-type) and the diffuse gray matter stainings including synaptic structures (synaptic-type). Insertional polymorphism, a point mutation in codon 102 or 117/129, and a polymorphism in codon 129 (Val129) result in plaque-type PrP accumulations. The patients with codon 102 mutation also have synaptic-type PrP accumulations. However, a point mutation in codon 200 did not show plaque-type accumulations, and only showed synaptic-type PrP accumulations. Likewise, sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease patients without any known mutations only have synaptic type accumulations. These results imply that the primary structures of PrP influence the phenotype of prion diseases, especially in abnormal PrP distributions of the central nervous system.
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- 1992
8. Abnormal isoform of prion proteins accumulates in the synaptic structures of the central nervous system in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
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Kitamoto, T., Shin, R. W., Doh-ura, K., Tomokane, N., Miyazono, M., Muramoto, T., and Tateishi, J.
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Isomerism ,PrPSc Proteins ,Prions ,animal diseases ,mental disorders ,Synapses ,Fluorescent Antibody Technique ,Humans ,Nervous System Diseases ,Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome ,nervous system diseases ,Research Article ,Subcellular Fractions - Abstract
A new method, which enabled the first immunohistochemical documentation of abnormal prion protein (PrP) in all patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), was established. This method designated as "hydrolytic autoclaving" revealed punctate PrPCJD stainings around the neuronal cell bodies and dendrites in CJD brains. These punctate stainings were almost identical with that of synaptophysin, suggesting PrPCJD accumulations in the synaptic structures. Subcellular fractionation revealed that prion protein in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (PrPCJD) was most concentrated in the synaptosomal fraction. In CJD patients with a long clinical course, synaptophysin immunoreactivity decreased, and synaptic PrPCJD accumulated with a wider distribution. These results suggest that synaptic PrPCJD accumulations might be responsible for the neuronal dysfunction and degeneration in CJD.
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- 1992
9. Study of p53 gene alteration as a biomarker to evaluate the malignant risk of Lugol-unstained lesion with non-dysplasia in the oesophagus
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Kaneko, K, primary, Katagiri, A, additional, Konishi, K, additional, Kurahashi, T, additional, Ito, H, additional, Kumekawa, Y, additional, Yamamoto, T, additional, Muramoto, T, additional, Kubota, Y, additional, Nozawa, H, additional, Makino, R, additional, Kushima, M, additional, and Imawari, M, additional
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- 2007
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10. 27Al nuclear-spin dephasing in the ruby frozen core and Cr3+ spin-flip-time measurements
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Szabo, A., Muramoto, T., and Kaarli, R.
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Nuclear-spin-echo decay has been measured in the 27Al frozen core surrounding Cr3+ in ruby using optical Raman heterodyne detection. Bloembergen’s frozen-core model was directly verified by the observation of ∼1-msec dephasing times in the core compared with 60 μsec in the bulk. Observation of echoes in the ground and optically excited states of 52Cr and 53Cr allowed separation of direct and indirect Cr3+ spin-flip contributions to dephasing and hence measurement of the Cr-Cr spin-flip time. The direct dephasing time follows a square-law dependence on concentration, in accord with theory. Indirect dephasing has a square-root dependence on concentration, similar to that observed for optical echoes. Contrary to earlier studies, it is concluded that optical dephasing in ruby, in the concentration range 0.0034 to 0.05 wt. % Cr2O3, is primarily due to magnetic fluctuations produced by Cr3+ spin flipping; i.e., that indirect rather than direct dephasing is dominant., Mr. Szabo was affiliated with the National Research Council of Canada, Division of Physics when they authored this article.
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- 1990
11. Effect of Pasture Finishing on Beef Quality of Japanese Shorthorn Steers
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Muramoto, T., primary, Higashiyama, M., additional, and Kondo, T., additional
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- 2005
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12. Relationships between Muscle α-Tocopherol Concentrations and Metmyoglobin Percentages during Display of Six Muscles of Japanese Black Steers
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Muramoto, T., primary, Shibata, M., additional, and Nakanishi, N., additional
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- 2004
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13. Comparison of Beef Color Stability during Display of Two Muscles between Japanese Shorthorn Steers and Japanese Black Steers
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Muramoto, T., primary, Higashiyama, M., additional, and Kondo, T., additional
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- 2004
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14. Effect of Slaughter Age on Beef Color Stability during Display of Four Muscles from Japanese Black Steers
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Muramoto, T., primary, Shibata, M., additional, and Nakanishi, N., additional
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- 2003
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15. The action of prostaglandin E 2 and triamcinolone acetonide on the firing activity of lumbar nerve roots
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Muramoto, T., primary, Atsuta, Y., additional, Iwahara, T., additional, Sato, M., additional, and Takemitsu, Y., additional
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- 1997
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16. Abnormal isoform of prion protein accumulates in follicular dendritic cells in mice with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
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Kitamoto, T, primary, Muramoto, T, additional, Mohri, S, additional, Doh-Ura, K, additional, and Tateishi, J, additional
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- 1991
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17. Experimental test of the optical Bloch equations for solids using free-induction decay
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Muramoto T and Szabo A
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Free induction decay ,Physics ,Optics ,business.industry ,Quantum electrodynamics ,Maxwell-Bloch equations ,business - Abstract
Recent studies by DeVoe and Brewer [Phys. Rev. Lett. 50, 1269 (1983)] have shown that the conventional optical Bloch equations markedly fail to describe the optical saturation behavior of the D1 line in the solid Pr3+:LaF3. In this paper we extend these studies to another solid, ruby, using free-induction-decay observations obtained by pulse excitation of the R1 line at 693.4 nm with an ultranarrow-linewidth dye laser. Comparison of the results with Gauss-Markov and random-telegraph-dephasing theories shows approximate agreement for a fluctuation correlation time τc=T2, the dephasing time. This result is remarkably similar to that obtained for Pr3+:LaF3. However, for theoretical and experimental reasons, we conclude that the theories do not consistently explain the current as well as other data. A qualitative discussion of another dephasing model is given., Mr. Szabo was affiliated with the National Research Council of Canada, Division of Physics when they authored this article.
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- 1989
18. The action of prostaglandin E2 and triamcinolone acetonide on the firing activity of lumbar nerve roots
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Muramoto, T., Atsuta, Y., Iwahara, T., Sato, M., and Takemitsu, Y.
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Summary. Sciatica, due to lumbar disc herniation, is understood electrophysiogically to be an ectopic firing originating from a nerve root. The recent concept of chemical radiculitis implies the involvement, not only of mechanical compression, but also of chemical mediators which contribute to the generation of ectopic firing. The present study demonstrates that prostaglandin E:
2 : , a chemical mediator of inflammation, provoked the ectopic firing of nerve roots in a canine in vitro model which indicates that it may play a part in the irritation of nerve roots. In contrast, triamcinolone acetonide suppressed the firing induced by prostaglandin suggesting that steroids may be effective in the treatment of root symptoms.- Published
- 1997
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19. Experimental test of the modified optical Bloch equations for solids using rotary echoes
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Muramoto T and Szabo A
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Physics ,Optics ,business.industry ,Quantum electrodynamics ,Maxwell-Bloch equations ,business - Abstract
Measurements of optical rotary-echo decay of the R1(-1/2),σ transition of Cr3+ in dilute ruby at 2 K are described and compared with predictions of two recent modifications (Gauss-Markov and random-telegraph models) of the optical Bloch equations (OBE’s). While the modified OBE approximately describes the free-induction decay behavior both in Pr3+:LaF3 and ruby, we show that rotary-echo decay in ruby is instead described by the standard OBE. Various aspects of the spin flip-flop model used in the theories are discussed in regard to ruby, as well as other possible dephasing contributions., Mr. Szabo was affiliated with the National Research Council of Canada, Division of Physics when they authored this article.
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- 1988
20. Expression and targeting of Syrian hamster prion protein induced by heat shock in transgenic Drosophila melanogaster
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Raeber, A. J., Muramoto, T., Kornberg, T. B., and Prusiner, S. B.
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- 1995
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21. Poor Prognosis in Low-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma With Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A Homozygous Deletion: A Case Study.
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Mori A, Kamijo K, Sano M, Muramoto T, and Kobayashi Y
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Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGESS) typically has a favorable prognosis. Hormone therapy is considered the first choice of treatment for recurrent LGESS. In this report, we describe a case of recurrent LGESS where hormone therapy was ineffective, chemotherapy showed a partial response (PR), and pazopanib resulted in stable disease (SD). A 50-year-old patient with LGESS underwent a simple total hysterectomy and bilateral adnexectomy (pT1aN0M0, stage IA). Five years later, pelvic tumors and ascites were observed. Exploratory laparoscopy revealed bloody ascites, an 8 cm pelvic tumor, and extensive peritoneal dissemination. Nuclear atypia of the tumor cells was mild, pleomorphism and mitotic figures could not be confirmed, and necrosis was not observed. Immunostaining was positive for CD10 and estrogen receptor, negative for the BCL6 corepressor (BCOR), and showed a low Ki-67 index. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) examination of the tissue showed rearrangement of the JAZF zinc finger 1 (JAZF1) gene. Multigene panel testing revealed a homozygous deletion of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (CDKN2A). Accordingly, the patient was diagnosed with recurrent LGESS and was treated with an aromatase inhibitor, followed by medroxyprogesterone acetate; both were ineffective. The patient had a PR to chemotherapy (doxorubicin/ifosfamide) and SD to pazopanib. The patient died 1.5 years after recurrence. In conclusion, we present a case of LGESS with a poor prognosis where hormone therapy was ineffective, and chemotherapy and pazopanib were both partially effective. The poor prognosis may have been associated with the CDKN2A homozygous deletion., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Mori et al.)
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- 2024
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22. Effect of bittern immersion on textural properties and water-holding capacity in beef.
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Takada S and Muramoto T
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- Animals, Cattle, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Immersion, Food Quality, Muscle, Skeletal, Chemical Phenomena, Male, Solutions, Hot Temperature, Meat analysis, Hardness, Water, Wine analysis, Food Handling methods, Red Meat analysis
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Hard meat has low market value; hence, we used bittern as a novel meat tenderizer for bovine M. semitendinosus, one of a hard muscle. We investigated the effects of beef immersion in bittern, a basic solution primarily comprising MgCl
2 , on textural properties and water-holding capacity. Muscle samples from M. semitendinosus of Holstein steers were immersed in seven different solutions (RO, NaCl, MgCl2 , red wine, pH 3, bittern, and pH 8) and heated at 80°C for 5min. The pH of the beef and immersion solutions, water-holding capacity, and maximum load of the meat were measured. Although beef immersed in red wine (pH 3) had a lower pH and water-holding capacity, that immersed in bittern (pH 8.4) had a higher pH and higher water holding capacity. These results indicate that immersion in acidic red wine may harden beef and that immersion in basic bittern may be more effective in maintaining water-holding capacity and softening beef., (© 2024 The Author(s). Animal Science Journal published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japanese Society of Animal Science.)- Published
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23. Estimation of moisture content in dry-cured beef ham by measuring the impedance of the surface.
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Yamaguchi A and Muramoto T
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- Animals, Cattle, Desiccation, Food Handling methods, Meat Products analysis, Food Analysis methods, Swine, Red Meat analysis, Male, Muscle, Skeletal, Water analysis, Food Quality, Electric Impedance
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Dry-cured beef ham quality is determined by moisture content; however, it is hard to do non-destructive monitoring. We investigated whether the internal moisture content of dry-cured beef ham could be determined from the impedance of the surface, which is removed at the time of eating. Supraspinatus muscle samples from Japanese Shorthorn steers were dried for different periods. The samples were then divided into the parts to be removed (surface) and edible parts. Their respective impedance and moisture content were measured, and the correlation between these two parameters was investigated. A negative correlation was observed between the impedance and moisture content of the surface and the shallow and deep sections of the edible part. There was also a negative correlation between the impedance of the surface and the moisture content of the shallow and deep sections of the edible part. Therefore, the results of this study indicate that during drying, the moisture content in the shallow and deep sections of dry-cured hams can be estimated by measuring the impedance of the surface. This non-destructive method of measuring the moisture content of dry-cured hams can help in regulating the moisture content during drying to produce high-quality dry-cured hams., (© 2024 The Authors. Animal Science Journal published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japanese Society of Animal Science.)
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24. Significance of expeditious diagnosis and treatment following menarche in obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis syndrome: A case report.
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Mori A, Fujino S, Honda R, Kamijo K, Sano M, Imai T, Muramoto T, and Kobayashi Y
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Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis syndrome is a rare complex of structural abnormalities of female urogenital tract. Moreover, delayed treatment of this condition can reportedly lead to pelvic infection, endometriosis, and infertility. We present a rare case of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis syndrome wherein appropriate treatment was initiated early due to the identification of left renal agenesis. A 14-year-old girl visited the gynecology department due to worsening left lower abdominal pain after menarche. She was diagnosed with renal dysplasia in the pediatric department at the ages of 3 and 9 years, and it was recommended that she visits the gynecology department right after menarche. She experienced her first menarche at the age of 14 years. Imaging studies revealed uterine didelphys with occlusion of the left vagina and formation of hematocolpos. Additionally, hematomas were observed in the left uterine cavity and the left fallopian tube; left renal agenesis was confirmed. Based on these findings, we diagnosed this patient with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis syndrome and performed a surgical incision and excision of the closed left vaginal wall, resulting in the disappearance of the hematocolpos. Approximately 2 years postoperatively, the patient has remained recurrence-free. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preserving fertility in patients with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis syndrome, and early referral to the obstetrics and gynecology department is recommended if renal dysplasia is detected during childhood., (© 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington.)
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- 2023
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25. Perigastric abscess caused by delayed perforation after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection: successful conservative treatment without perforation closure: a case report.
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Nagae S, Kimoto Y, Sawada R, Furuta K, Ito Y, Takeuchi N, Takayanagi S, Kano Y, Ishii R, Sakuno T, Negishi R, Ono K, Minato Y, Muramoto T, and Ohata K
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- Male, Humans, Abscess etiology, Abscess therapy, Conservative Treatment, Ulcer, Stomach, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Treatment Outcome, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection adverse effects, Stomach Neoplasms surgery
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Background: Perigastric abscess caused by delayed perforation after endoscopic submucosal dissection is a very rare complication. In principle, delayed perforation after endoscopic submucosal dissection is treated surgically. Herein, we report a case of perigastric abscess caused by delayed perforation after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection that was treated conservatively, without perforation closure, and in which the patient was discharged from hospital in a short period., Case Presentation: A-74-year-old Asian man was diagnosed with having early gastric cancer on follow-up endoscopy and was admitted to our hospital for endoscopic resection. Endoscopic submucosal dissection was performed without intraoperative complications. On postoperative day 2, the patient complained of a slight abdominal pain localized to the epigastric region and a small amount of melena. A computed tomography scan revealed the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity, and a little fluid collection abutting the dorsal area of the stomach. An endoscopy examination showed a deep ulcer with the accumulation of pus, suggesting a perforation in the post-endoscopic submucosal dissection ulcer. We diagnosed a perigastric abscess, caused by delayed perforation after endoscopic submucosal dissection, and opted for conservative treatment, leaving the perforation site open to allow spontaneous drainage from the abscess into the stomach. A follow-up computed tomography scan revealed an encapsuled and localized perigastric abscess on postoperative day 5, and the disappearance of the free air and the regression of the perigastric abscess on postoperative day 7. A follow-up endoscopy examination on postoperative day 7 showed the closure of the perforation. Finally, surgery was avoided, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 14, after a relatively short hospital stay., Conclusion: Regarding the treatment of perigastric abscess, caused by delayed perforation after endoscopic submucosal dissection, leaving the perforation site open to allow spontaneous drainage may shorten the conservative treatment period., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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- 2023
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26. Endoscopic submucosal dissection using an ultrathin endoscope for superficial pharyngeal cancer: a prospective feasibility study (with video).
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Muramoto T, Ohata K, Sakai E, Sawada R, Takeuchi N, Inamoto R, Kurebayashi M, Takayanagi S, Kimoto Y, Ishii R, Nohara M, Liu B, Ono K, Negishi R, Minato Y, Chiba H, and Matsuhashi N
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Background and study aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of pharyngeal cancers with conventional endoscopes often is difficult, not only because of the narrow working space, but also because endoscope maneuverability in the pharynx is poor due to interference from the endotracheal tube and/or hyoid bone. However, we hypothesized that those problems could possibly be resolved by use of an ultrathin endoscope for ESD of superficial pharyngeal cancer. The aim of this prospective interventional study was to investigate the feasibility of ESD for superficial pharyngeal cancer using an ultrathin endoscope. Patients and methods This feasibility study was conducted at NTT Medical Center Tokyo between June 2020 and September 2021, and data from a total of 20 consecutively superficial pharyngeal cancers were analyzed. The primary outcome measure was the R0 resection rate. The ESD completion rate, en bloc resection rate, procedure time, and frequency of intraoperative and postoperative adverse events (AEs) were also evaluated as secondary outcome measures. Results Data from 16 patients with 20 lesions were included in the analysis. All of the lesions were successfully resected by ultrathin endoscope ESD, and the en bloc and R0 resection rates were 100 % and 85.0 % (17/20), respectively; the procedure time was 37.8 ± 28.2 minutes. No intraoperative or postoperative AEs were encountered in any cases. Conclusions ESD using an ultrathin endoscope is feasible for superficial pharyngeal cancers and has potential to be a safe and effective treatment option for these cancers., Competing Interests: Competing interests The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest., (The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonDerivative-NonCommercial License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit. Contents may not be used for commercial purposes, or adapted, remixed, transformed or built upon. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).)
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- 2023
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27. The relationship between pH of pH-model beef and impedance measured using touch-type electrodes.
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Igarashi A and Muramoto T
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- Animals, Cattle, Electric Impedance, Electrodes, Meat analysis, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Red Meat
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Meat pH affects its color, texture, and water-holding capacity; however, a method for nondestructively distinguishing high-pH from normal-pH meat is unknown. We investigated the method of preparing an extensive pH-model of beef immersed in different pH buffers and the relationship between pH of the pH-model beef and impedance, measured using touch-type electrodes. The results showed that a model beef of pH 4.91-6.39 could be obtained when a beef steak (pH 5.68) was immersed in a solution of pH 4.0-7.0. In addition, we found a significant negative correlation between immersion pH and drip loss, and between immersion pH and impedance measured at 50 kHz (P < 0.01). These results provide an estimation equation (y = -16.5x + 195.3) that can be used to nondestructively determine the pH (x) of pH-model beef by measuring its impedance (y) using touch-type electrodes at 50 kHz (P < 0.01). Hence, the study shows the possibility of nondestructively estimating the pH of pH model beef by measuring impedance using touch-type electrodes., (© 2023 The Authors. Animal Science Journal published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japanese Society of Animal Science.)
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28. Gastric-type duodenal neoplasms with rapid growth: A report of two cases.
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Sawada R, Kimoto Y, Furuta K, Nagae S, Ito Y, Takeuchi N, Takayanagi S, Kano Y, Ishii R, Sakuno T, Negishi R, Ono K, Minato Y, Muramoto T, Hashimoto H, Morikawa T, and Ohata K
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While duodenal neoplasms of the gastric phenotype are uncommon and their natural history is unknown, gastric neoplasms of gastric phenotype reportedly grow rapidly and can invade the submucosa. Several studies suggest that duodenal neoplasms of gastric phenotype might have a high risk of deep invasion and lymph node metastasis. Duodenal neoplasms of gastric phenotype might also have a high biological malignancy and likely require early treatment if detected. Here, we report two cases of intramucosal duodenal carcinoma with a gastric phenotype that grew rapidly but was successfully resected endoscopically., Competing Interests: None., (© 2022 The Authors. DEN Open published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society.)
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- 2022
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29. Early gastric mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms with endoscopic findings of neuroendocrine cell carcinoma components exposed on the mucosal surface: a case report.
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Ito Y, Kimoto Y, Sawada R, Nagae S, Furuta K, Takeuchi N, Takayanagi S, Kano Y, Ishii R, Sakuno T, Ono K, Negishi R, Minato Y, Muramoto T, and Ohata K
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- Female, Humans, Aged, 80 and over, Gastric Mucosa pathology, Neuroendocrine Cells pathology, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection methods, Neuroendocrine Tumors pathology, Stomach Neoplasms pathology, Adenocarcinoma pathology, Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine pathology
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Background: Gastric mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms are rare malignant tumors. The lack of specific findings makes it difficult to diagnose endoscopically. We report the case of early gastric mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection., Case Presentation: An 81-year-old Japanese female underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy for screening and was treated with endoscopic submucosal dissection for the diagnosis of early gastric cancer. Histopathologically, the lesion was diagnosed as mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms (tubular adenocarcinoma 2 60%, endocrine cell carcinoma 40%), pT1b(submucosa (SM) 900 μm), pUL(-), Ly(+), v(-), pHM0, pVM0. After additional surgical resection without adjuvant chemotherapy, she has had no recurrences or metastases for 3 years., Conclusions: Comparing narrow-band imaging magnified endoscopic findings with pathological findings, the depressed area with a lack of surface structure was consistent with the neuroendocrine cell carcinoma component, while narrow-band imaging magnification findings showed non-network vessels. In this case, we examined endoscopic findings of early stage mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms in detail and compared it with the pathological findings. We believe that these endoscopic findings contribute to the diagnosis of mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms and can lead to its early detection., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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- 2022
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30. CRISPR/Cas9-based genome-wide screening of Dictyostelium.
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Ogasawara T, Watanabe J, Adachi R, Ono Y, Kamimura Y, and Muramoto T
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- CRISPR-Cas Systems genetics, Gene Library, Genome, RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems genetics, Dictyostelium genetics
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Genome-wide screening is powerful method used to identify genes and pathways associated with a phenotype of interest. The simple eukaryote Dictyostelium discoideum has a unique life cycle and is often used as a crucial research model for a wide range of biological processes and rare metabolites. To address the inadequacies of conventional genetic screening approaches, we developed a highly efficient CRISPR/Cas9-based genome-wide screening system for Dictyostelium. A genome-wide library of 27,405 gRNAs and a kinase library of 4,582 gRNAs were compiled and mutant pools were generated. The resulting mutants were screened for defects in cell growth and more than 10 candidate genes were identified. Six of these were validated and five recreated mutants presented with growth abnormalities. Finally, the genes implicated in developmental defects were screened to identify the unknown genes associated with a phenotype of interest. These findings demonstrate the potential of the CRISPR/Cas9 system as an efficient genome-wide screening method., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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31. Reducing the channel diameter of polydimethylsiloxane fluidic chips made by a 3D-printed sacrificial template and their application for flow-injection analysis.
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Yamashita T and Muramoto T
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- Polymers, Printing, Three-Dimensional, Dimethylpolysiloxanes chemistry, Flow Injection Analysis
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Fluidic chips have attracted considerable interest in recent years for their potential applications in analytical devices. Previously, we developed a method to fabricate polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) fluidic chips via templates made using a low-priced commercial Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) type 3D printer and polymer coatings. However, in general, methods using a template cannot form a flow channel thinner than the template thickness and the width. In this study, the inner wall of a PDMS fluidic chip was coated with PDMS to create a chip with a channel inner diameter smaller than a template. Then, by measuring the flow signal of methyl orange with a single line, the basic properties of the non-coated and coated chip were investigated. As a result, almost the same flow profile was obtained in non-coated and coated chips at the same linear velocity and the same sample injection length. By coating and narrowing the channel width, it is possible to save the amount of sample and carrier solution. Measuring hydrazine in water using a coated chip was also tried. The calibration curve indicated good linearity in the range of 1-6 ppm. However, a concentration point of 7 ppm deviated. The reason for this deviation was presumably due to inadequate mixing of the sample and reagent. By decreasing the flow rate, the calibration curve indicated good linearity in the range of 1-7 ppm., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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32. Endoscopic submucosal dissection: the first reported experience from a New Zealand centre.
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Schauer CK, Pandey R, Minato Y, Muramoto T, Ohata K, and Khan I
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- Aged, Dissection adverse effects, Dissection methods, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal adverse effects, Humans, New Zealand, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection adverse effects, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection methods
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Aim: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is internationally accepted as a minimally invasive procedure to treat early gastrointestinal cancers endoscopically. Uptake of this procedure in the West is limited. No published data are available in New Zealand. We aimed to evaluate outcomes of this procedure at North Shore Hospital, Auckland., Methods: Following an overseas fellowship training period, we prospectively collected clinical outcomes, complications and defined quality indicators for patients undergoing ESD referred following a multidisciplinary meeting., Results: Between January 2020 until July 2021, 29 ESD procedures were performed in 27 patients, including 14 gastric, five oesophageal and 10 colorectal cases. The mean age was 72 (standard deviation (SD) 10.6). The majority of cases (62%) were done under general anaesthesia. The median lesion size resected was 30mm (interquartile range (IQR) 20-58mm). The pre-endoscopic diagnosis was accurate as confirmed on final histology in 93% of cases. Thirty-four percent of lesions were T1 adenocarcinoma and completely resected. The median total duration of the procedure was 90 minutes (IQR 55-180). 86% of lesions were resected en-bloc. R0 resection was achieved in 72% of cases. All cases with R0 resection were curative except one. Muscular defects without perforation were seen and clipped at the time of endoscopy in 34% of cases. Two perforations were identified and sealed at the time of endoscopy. There were no cases of delayed bleeding, perforation or mortality., Conclusion: These data demonstrate clinical success, efficacy and safety of ESD at our centre. A larger study, comparison with other centres and longer clinical follow-up is required to confirm findings and further improve outcomes., Competing Interests: Nil.
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33. Safety and Efficacy of Cold Snare Polypectomy Without Submucosal Injection for Large Sessile Serrated Lesions: A Prospective Study.
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Kimoto Y, Sakai E, Inamoto R, Kurebayashi M, Takayanagi S, Hirata T, Suzuki Y, Ishii R, Konishi T, Kanda K, Negishi R, Takita M, Ono K, Minato Y, Muramoto T, and Ohata K
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- Biopsy, Colonoscopy methods, Humans, Margins of Excision, Prospective Studies, Colonic Polyps pathology
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Background & Aims: Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) has become the standard resection method for small colorectal polyps (<10 mm). Sessile serrated lesions (SSL) have low prevalence of advanced histology irrespective of size, and thus could be amenable to CSP. In this study, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of CSP for SSLs ≥10 mm., Methods: Between November 2018 and January 2020, we prospectively enrolled 300 consecutive patients who underwent CSP for 474 SSLs ≥10 mm. To delineate SSL borders, indigo carmine chromoendoscopy and/or image-enhanced endoscopy was conducted. Piecemeal CSP (pCSP) was performed in cases where en-bloc resection was difficult. Biopsy specimens were obtained from the margins of the post-polypectomy defect to confirm complete resection. Surveillance colonoscopy was performed to screen for local recurrence., Results: All lesions were successfully resected using CSP without submucosal injection. The median diameter of the resected lesions was 14 mm, and pCSP was used to resect 106 (22%) lesions. Post-polypectomy biopsies revealed residual serrated tissue in only one case (0.2%). Adverse events included immediate bleeding in 8 (3%) patients; no delayed bleeding events occurred, irrespective of the use of antithrombotic drugs. During a 7-month median follow-up period, surveillance colonoscopies were performed for 384 lesions (81%), and no local recurrences were detected., Conclusions: CSP without submucosal injection is a safe and effective treatment for SSLs ≥10 mm. UMIN Clinical Trials, Number: UMIN000034763., (Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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34. Linking DNA repair and cell cycle progression through serine ADP-ribosylation of histones.
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Brustel J, Muramoto T, Fumimoto K, Ellins J, Pears CJ, and Lakin ND
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- ADP-Ribosylation, DNA Breaks, Double-Stranded, DNA Damage, DNA End-Joining Repair, DNA, Protozoan, Dictyostelium metabolism, Genomic Instability, Histones metabolism, Ku Autoantigen genetics, Ku Autoantigen metabolism, Phosphorylation, Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases metabolism, Cell Cycle genetics, Dictyostelium genetics, Histones genetics, Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases genetics, Protein Processing, Post-Translational, Serine metabolism
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Although serine ADP-ribosylation (Ser-ADPr) by Poly(ADP-ribose)-polymerases is a cornerstone of the DNA damage response, how this regulates DNA repair and genome stability is unknown. Here, we exploit the ability to manipulate histone genes in Dictyostelium to identify that ADPr of the histone variant H3b at S10 and S28 maintains genome stability by integrating double strand break (DSB) repair with mitotic entry. Given the critical requirement for mitotic H3S10/28 phosphorylation, we develop separation of function mutations that maintain S10 phosphorylation whilst disrupting ADPr. Mechanistically, this reveals a requirement for H3bS10/28 ADPr in non-homologous end-joining by recruiting Ku to DSBs. Moreover, this also identifies H3bS10/S28 ADPr is critical to prevent premature mitotic entry with unresolved DNA damage, thus maintaining genome stability. Together, these data demonstrate how serine ADPr of histones coordinates DNA repair with cell cycle progression to maintain genome stability., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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35. Successful esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection with intraoperative release of stenosis due to previous endoscopic submucosal dissection scarring.
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Ishii R, Ohata K, Sawada R, Takeuchi N, Kurebayashi M, Inamoto R, Takayanagi S, Kimoto Y, Nohara M, Liu B, Negishi R, Minato Y, and Muramoto T
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is the standard endoscopic treatment for early esophageal cancer. Esophageal stricture often occurs at the site of ESD for large lesions. When treating a metachronous lesion appearing at the severe stricture, it may be difficult to negotiate a conventional endoscope through the stricture. Using a thin endoscope may be a useful strategy for such lesions, though ESD using a thin endoscope is challenging because of poor maneuverability. Herein, we report a case of successful ESD for early esophageal cancer at the severe stricture, using a conventional endoscope. A 72-year-old man with a previous history of ESD for esophageal cancer and a post-ESD esophageal stricture was referred to our hospital for metachronous early esophageal cancer. The lesion, 10 mm in diameter, was located at the stricture with a slight distal extension. Conventional endoscopes could not be negotiated through stricture. Therefore, submucosal dissection was performed from the oral to the anal aspect of the lesion, as far as possible. After completion of submucosal dissection of the oral aspect of the lesion and part of the lesion located on the stricture, the severe stricture was released, allowing the passage of conventional endoscope, and ESD of the entire lesion was completed en bloc. Histopathological examination showed squamous cell carcinoma, pT1a-LPM. Stricture due to scarring may occur during the regeneration process of the defective mucosa, muscularis mucosa, and submucosal layer. Therefore, incision and dissection of the contracted mucosa, mucularis mucosa, and submucosal layer would release the stenosis., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest., (© 2022 The Authors. DEN Open published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society.)
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36. Application of sarunashi (Actinidia arguta) juices extracted at different ripening stages for Japanese Shorthorn steer meat tenderization.
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Muramoto T and Nishimura M
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- Animals, Cattle, Cooking, Japan, Meat, Muscles, Actinidia, Fruit and Vegetable Juices
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We investigated the effects of juices of sarunashi (Actinidia arguta) at varying ripening stages (unripe, force-ripe, ripe, and over-ripe) on textural properties and water holding capacity after application to the supraspinatus muscle meat from Japanese Shorthorn steers (n = 6). Following drip and cooking loss measurements, we analyzed the maximum load, gumminess load, cohesiveness, and adhesiveness of the muscle samples. Drip loss did not differ significantly among the groups; however, cooking loss in the over-ripe group was higher than that in the other groups. The maximum load and gumminess load in the over-ripe group were significantly lower than those in the unripe group, but no significant difference was observed for the others. There were no differences in cohesiveness and adhesiveness among the groups. Over-ripened sarunashi juices were found to be more effective for beef tenderization than unripened fruit juice., (© 2022 Japanese Society of Animal Science.)
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37. Effect of immersion in low-pH solution on physicochemical properties of high-pH venison.
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Muramoto T, Kurabe S, Suzuki Y, Kinoshita K, and Hirata S
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- Animals, Female, Immersion, Color, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Meat analysis, Deer
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The color of venison observed at a high-pH is not preferred by consumers. However, the physicochemical properties of venison soaked in a low-pH solution to lower its high-pH are unknown. We investigated the effect of immersion in a low-pH solution on the physicochemical properties of a high-pH venison. The pH of M. longissimus thoracis from seven female wild deer (Cervus nippon) was measured and divided into normal-pH venison and high-pH venison groups. The a* and b* values for high-pH venison were lower than those for normal-pH venison before storage. There was no significant difference in the pH between high-pH venison immersed in a pH 4 solution and normal-pH venison stored. The drip loss of immersed high-pH venison was significantly lower than that of normal-pH venison and high-pH venison. Cooking loss and total loss were the lowest for normal-pH venison and the highest for immersed high-pH venison. The maximum load between normal-pH venison, high-pH venison, and immersed high-pH venison did not differ significantly. Our work showed that meat color became favorable by immersing high-pH venison in a solution of pH 4, followed by heating., (© 2022 Japanese Society of Animal Science.)
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38. Successful endoscopic submucosal dissection for a tumor located completely within a colonic diverticulum after inversion of the diverticulum using a traction device.
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Muramoto T, Ohata K, Negishi R, Minato Y, and Matsuhashi N
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Video 1Successful endoscopic submucosal dissection for a tumor completely located within a colonic diverticulum after inversion of the diverticulum using a traction device. After reconfirming that the diverticulum could be inverted into the lumen with forceps, the first endoclip grasping a ring-thread made of dental floss was fixed on the mucosa in the diverticulum. Immediately afterward, a second endoclip was used to grasp the ring-thread and fix it to the opposite colonic wall. By insufflating with air, the lesion within the inverted diverticulum was pulled out of the diverticulum into the colonic lumen, establishing a good field of view for dissection. After local injection of hyaluronic acid, a circumferential incision and dissection were performed using a DualKnife, and the lesion was promptly removed en bloc. The wound was completely closed with endoclips, along with the diverticulum. The total procedure time was 10 minutes, and there were no adverse events., (© 2021 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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39. Self-help and mutual assistance in the aftermath of a tsunami: How individual factors contribute to resolving difficulties.
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Sugiura M, Ishibashi R, Abe T, Nouchi R, Honda A, Sato S, Muramoto T, and Imamura F
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- Adult, Aged, Cluster Analysis, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Self Care, Tsunamis
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Self-aid and mutual assistance among victims are critical for resolving difficulties in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, but individual facilitative factors for such resolution processes are poorly understood. To identify such individual factors in the background (i.e., disaster damage and demographic) and personality domains considering different types of difficulty and resolution, we analyzed survey data collected in the 3-year aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. We first identified major types of difficulty using a cluster analysis of 18 difficulty domains and then explored individual factors that facilitated six types of resolution (self-help, request for help, help from family, help from an acquaintance, help through cooperation, and public assistance) of these difficulty types. We identified general life difficulties and medico-psychological difficulties as two broad types of difficulty; disaster damage contributed to both types, while some personality factors (e.g., neuroticism) exacerbated the latter. Disaster damage hampered self-resolution and forced a reliance on resolution through cooperation or public assistance. On the other hand, some demographic factors, such as being young and living in a three-generation household, facilitated resolution thorough the family. Several personality factors facilitated different types of resolution, primarily of general life difficulties; the problem-solving factor facilitated self-resolution, altruism, or stubbornness resolutions through requests, leadership resolution through acquaintance, and emotion-regulation resolution through public assistance. Our findings are the first to demonstrate the involvement of different individual, particularly personality, factors in survival in the complex social dynamics of this disaster stage. They may contribute to disaster risk mitigation, allowing sophisticated risk evaluation and community resilience building., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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40. CRISPR Toolbox for Genome Editing in Dictyostelium .
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Yamashita K, Iriki H, Kamimura Y, and Muramoto T
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The development of new techniques to create gene knockouts and knock-ins is essential for successful investigation of gene functions and elucidation of the causes of diseases and their associated fundamental cellular processes. In the biomedical model organism Dictyostelium discoideum , the methodology for gene targeting with homologous recombination to generate mutants is well-established. Recently, we have applied CRISPR/Cas9-mediated approaches in Dictyostelium , allowing the rapid generation of mutants by transiently expressing sgRNA and Cas9 using an all-in-one vector. CRISPR/Cas9 techniques not only provide an alternative to homologous recombination-based gene knockouts but also enable the creation of mutants that were technically unfeasible previously. Herein, we provide a detailed protocol for the CRISPR/Cas9-based method in Dictyostelium . We also describe new tools, including double knockouts using a single CRISPR vector, drug-inducible knockouts, and gene knockdown using CRISPR interference (CRISPRi). We demonstrate the use of these tools for some candidate genes. Our data indicate that more suitable mutants can be rapidly generated using CRISPR/Cas9-based techniques to study gene function in Dictyostelium ., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2021 Yamashita, Iriki, Kamimura and Muramoto.)
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41. Knock-in and precise nucleotide substitution using near-PAMless engineered Cas9 variants in Dictyostelium discoideum.
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Asano Y, Yamashita K, Hasegawa A, Ogasawara T, Iriki H, and Muramoto T
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- CRISPR-Associated Protein 9 genetics, CRISPR-Cas Systems, Dictyostelium genetics, Gene Editing, CRISPR-Associated Protein 9 metabolism, Dictyostelium metabolism, Nucleotides metabolism
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The powerful genome editing tool Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 (SpCas9) requires the trinucleotide NGG as a protospacer adjacent motif (PAM). The PAM requirement is limitation for precise genome editing such as single amino-acid substitutions and knock-ins at specific genomic loci since it occurs in narrow editing window. Recently, SpCas9 variants (i.e., xCas9 3.7, SpCas9-NG, and SpRY) were developed that recognise the NG dinucleotide or almost any other PAM sequences in human cell lines. In this study, we evaluated these variants in Dictyostelium discoideum. In the context of targeted mutagenesis at an NG PAM site, we found that SpCas9-NG and SpRY were more efficient than xCas9 3.7. In the context of NA, NT, NG, and NC PAM sites, the editing efficiency of SpRY was approximately 60% at NR (R = A and G) but less than 22% at NY (Y = T and C). We successfully used SpRY to generate knock-ins at specific gene loci using donor DNA flanked by 60 bp homology arms. In addition, we achieved point mutations with efficiencies as high as 97.7%. This work provides tools that will significantly expand the gene loci that can be targeted for knock-out, knock-in, and precise point mutation in D. discoideum.
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42. Endoscopic transcecal appendectomy under laparoscopic single-port assistance.
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Muramoto T, Suzuki Y, Minato Y, Nakajima K, and Ohata K
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Video 1Endoscopic transcecal appendectomy under laparoscopic single-port assistance., (© 2021 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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43. Endoscopic and histological features of Helicobacter pylori- negative differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma arising in the antrum.
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Takita M, Ohata K, Inamoto R, Kurebayashi M, Takayanagi S, Kimoto Y, Suzuki Y, Ishii R, Ono K, Negishi R, Minato Y, Sakai E, Muramoto T, Matsuhashi N, and Ichihara S
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Background and Aim: With the increasing prevalence of persons without Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, cases of HP-negative gastric cancer are increasing. Although rare, cases of differentiated adenocarcinoma of the antrum have been reported in HP-negative patients. We collected cases with such lesions and investigated their endoscopic and histological features., Methods: Of 1965 consecutive patients with early gastric cancer who underwent endoscopic resection between January 2009 and December 2017, we extracted 9 cases of HP-negative differentiated adenocarcinoma located in the antrum (HPN-DAA). The clinical data, endoscopic findings, and histopathological findings were reviewed., Results: Of the nine patients with HPN-DAA, seven were male, and the median age was 53.8 years. The tumor arose from the pyloric gland mucosa in all cases. According to the endoscopic findings, the lesions were flat-elevated or depressed, mimicking varioliform gastritis. Magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging showed the absence of a clear demarcation line or an irregular microvessel/surface pattern. As for the histopathological findings, eight of the nine lesions were diagnosed as high-grade dysplasia/intraepithelial neoplasia, while the remaining case was diagnosed as tubular adenocarcinoma with submucosal infiltration. The findings of immunohistochemistry confirmed that three cases were of the intestinal mucin phenotype and six were of the mixed gastric and intestinal mucin phenotype., Conclusion: HPN-DAA is a very rarely occurring cancer that had never been recognized earlier. They belong to the new category of HP-negative cancers, and there seems to be a certain number of such cases., (© 2021 The Authors. JGH Open published by Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Foundation and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
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44. Palisade technique as an effective endoscopic submucosal dissection tool for large colorectal tumors.
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Suzuki Y, Ohata K, Sakai E, Negishi R, Takita M, Minato Y, Muramoto T, Chiba H, Tsuji Y, and Matsuhashi N
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Background and study aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has become the standard treatment for colorectal ESD, but large colorectal tumors remain difficult to remove. We developed a new method, called the palisade technique, by modifying the multiple tunneling technique. In this method, a palisade of submucosal tissue is left beneath the tumor to anchor a dissected specimen, maintaining effective submucosal traction. Patients and methods The study included 11 patients with large colorectal tumors that were over half the circumference of the colorectal lumen which were treated using the palisade technique from August 2017 to October 2019. Overall resection outcomes were assessed. Results All 11 lesions were removed en bloc. The R0 resection rate was 45.6 % because of marginal burning of the specimen, but no local recurrence was found after a median observation period of 31 months. The median submucosal dissection time (SDT) and submucosal dissection speed (SDS) were 170 minutes and 23.1 mm
2 /min, respectively. One case of post-ESD hemorrhage was successfully managed endoscopically, and two cases of post-colorectal ESD coagulation syndrome were managed conservatively. Conclusion The palisade technique can be an effective and safe technique for treating large colorectal tumors that extend over half the luminal circumference., Competing Interests: Competing interests The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest., (The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonDerivative-NonCommercial License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit. Contents may not be used for commecial purposes, or adapted, remixed, transformed or built upon. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).)- Published
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45. Evaluation of colorimetric pH strips for wild animal meat using image analysis.
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Watanabe A, Kinoshita K, Muramoto T, Nakai M, Suzuki Y, Inoue S, and Hirata S
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- Animals, Color, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Meat analysis, Animals, Wild, Colorimetry veterinary
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Colorimetric pH strips (MColorpHast™) are very convenient to use, but the decision of pH is based on an individual's color perception and is, therefore, subjective. We developed a pH calculation program for the image of coloring strips on CIE1976 (L*a*b* color space), which slightly underestimated human judgment as the color of pH darker. This image analysis and three individuals' judgments were used for evaluating the strip's features for various qualities of meat from wild animals, and the results were compared with the assessments based on potentiometric pH. In both methods, dipping the strips in distilled water just before use improved the regression coefficient compared with that mentioned in the manual. The image analysis showed higher correlation than human judgments but slightly underestimate pH by a maximum of 0.13 unit from the regression line of the potentiometric pH. In addition, the image analysis revealed meat pigment changed pH higher on the color scale in the lower meat pH region. The strips must be used according to the manual, but dipping is effective when the meat surface is dry, and keeping the strips from touching the meat drip is important in lower pH region because the pigment affects the color of pH., (© 2021 Japanese Society of Animal Science.)
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46. Continuous saliva suction tube to prevent aspiration pneumonia during upper GI endoscopy.
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Muramoto T, Aoki A, Suzuki Y, Hishida M, and Ohata K
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47. Successful esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection with a transoral endoscope after stepwise scope bougienage of post-endoscopic submucosal dissection stricture.
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Takita M, Ohata K, Negishi R, Minato Y, and Muramoto T
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for extensive esophageal cancer inevitably causes a post-ESD stricture. It may be difficult to perform additional ESD if a new lesion develops on the anus side of the post-ESD stricture. We sometimes perform balloon dilation of post-ESD stricture in advance, so we could perform ESD using a transoral scope; however, there is a risk of balloon dilation causing severe tearing of the lesions if it is located near the stricture. A 68-year-old man who had undergone ESD for esophageal cancer several times was diagnosed with early esophageal cancer. The lesion was located near the anus side of the post-ESD stricture. Unfortunately, the lesion was located on another post-ESD scar. Although ESD using a transnasal scope was a useful option, it was expected to be challenging as the submucosal layer was thought to have severe fibrosis. We attempted to perform ESD with a transoral endoscope after stepwise scope bougienage of post-ESD stricture., (© 2020 The Authors. JGH Open published by Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Foundation and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
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48. Successful endoscopic submucosal dissection for a huge lipoma in the terminal ileum.
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Muramoto T, Negishi R, Takita M, Minato Y, and Ohata K
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49. Usefulness of a thin-endoscope endoscopic submucosal dissection using the traction device for early gastric cancer in a patient with esophageal stricture.
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Muramoto T, Suzuki Y, Sakai E, and Ohata K
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50. Generation of deletions and precise point mutations in Dictyostelium discoideum using the CRISPR nickase.
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Iriki H, Kawata T, and Muramoto T
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- Base Sequence, Deoxyribonuclease I genetics, Deoxyribonuclease I metabolism, Gene Editing methods, Point Mutation, RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems genetics, RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems metabolism, CRISPR-Cas Systems genetics, Dictyostelium genetics
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The CRISPR/Cas9 system enables targeted genome modifications across a range of eukaryotes. Although we have reported that transient introduction of all-in-one vectors that express both Cas9 and sgRNAs can efficiently induce multiple gene knockouts in Dictyostelium discoideum, concerns remain about off-target effects and false-positive amplification during mutation detection via PCR. To minimise these effects, we modified the system to permit gene deletions of greater than 1 kb via use of paired sgRNAs and Cas9 nickase. An all-in-one vector expressing the Cas9 nickase and sgRNAs was transiently introduced into D. discoideum, and the resulting mutants showed long deletions with a relatively high efficiency of 10-30%. By further improving the vector, a new dual sgRNA expression vector was also constructed to allow simultaneous insertion of two sgRNAs via one-step cloning. By applying this system, precise point mutations and genomic deletions were generated in the target locus via simultaneous introduction of the vector and a single-stranded oligonucleotide template without integrating a drug resistance cassette. These systems enable simple and straightforward genome editing that requires high specificity, and they can serve as an alternative to the conventional homologous recombination-based gene disruption method in D. discoideum., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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