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Abnormalities in Glutamate Metabolism and Excitotoxicity in the Retinal Diseases by Ishikawa, Makoto

“…In the physiological condition, glutamate acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the retina. However, excessive glutamate can be toxic to retinal neurons by…”
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Cholesterol oxidase from Rhodococcus erythropolis with high specificity toward β-cholestanol and pytosterols by Doukyu, Noriyuki, Ishikawa, Makoto

“…Two genes (choRI and choRII) encoding cholesterol oxidases belonging to the vanillyl-alcohol oxidase (VAO) family were cloned on the basis of putative…”
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Structure and function of the interphotoreceptor matrix surrounding retinal photoreceptor cells by Ishikawa, Makoto, Sawada, Yu, Yoshitomi, Takeshi

“…The interphotoreceptor matrix (IPM) is a highly organized structure with interconnected domains surrounding cone and rod photoreceptor cells and extends…”
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In-process sintering of Au nanoparticles deposited in laser-assisted electrophoretic deposition by Yoshimoto, Yuki, Nakazawa, Kenta, Ishikawa, Makoto, Ono, Atsushi, Iwata, Futoshi

“…In this study, we developed an in-process sintering method for laser-assisted electrophoretic deposition (LAEPD) using an additional laser to sinter Au…”
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Association between myopia and complications of glaucoma with retinal diseases: investigation of a large medical insurance database by Ninomiya, Takahiro, Kunikata, Hiroshi, Ishikawa, Makoto, Nakazawa, Toru

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Peripapillary choroidal thickness assessed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography in normal Japanese by Shibata, Hitomi, Sawada, Yu, Ishikawa, Makoto, Yoshitomi, Takeshi, Iwase, Takeshi

“…Purpose To investigate peripapillary choroidal thickness (PPCT) in normal Japanese subjects by using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) with…”
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Multiple Temporal Lamina Cribrosa Defects in Myopic Eyes with Glaucoma and Their Association with Visual Field Defects by Sawada, Yu, MD, PhD, Araie, Makoto, MD, PhD, Ishikawa, Makoto, MD, PhD, Yoshitomi, Takeshi, MD, PhD

“…Purpose To investigate characteristics of lamina cribrosa (LC) defects in myopic eyes with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) using spectral-domain (SD) optical…”
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Association of Myopic Optic Disc Deformation with Visual Field Defects in Paired Eyes with Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Cross-Sectional Study by Sawada, Yu, Hangai, Masanori, Ishikawa, Makoto, Yoshitomi, Takeshi

“…To examine the association of myopia with the visual field (VF) defects in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) using paired eyes to eliminate the effect of unknown…”
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Association of Myopic Deformation of Optic Disc with Visual Field Progression in Paired Eyes with Open-Angle Glaucoma by Sawada, Yu, Hangai, Masanori, Ishikawa, Makoto, Yoshitomi, Takeshi

“…The influence of myopia on glaucoma progression remains unknown, possibly because of the multifactorial nature of glaucoma and difficulty in assessing a solo…”
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Enhanced Expression of Leptin and Leptin Receptor (OB-R) in Human Breast Cancer by ISHIKAWA, Makoto, KITAYAMA, Joji, NAGAWA, Hirokazu

“…Purpose: To evaluate leptin and leptin receptor (OB-R) expression in human breast cancer and determine whether it could be effective for the prevention and…”
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Results of New Policies for Inpatient Rehabilitation Coverage in Japan by Miyai, Ichiro, Sonoda, Shigeru, Nagai, Shota, Takayama, Yuko, Inoue, Yukiko, Kakehi, Atsuo, Kurihara, Masaki, Ishikawa, Makoto

“…Background. A new interdisciplinary postacute rehabilitation unit, the Kaifukuki (convalescent) rehabilitation ward (KRW), has been incorporated into the…”
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Impact of Statin Therapy on Plaque Characteristics as Assessed by Serial OCT, Grayscale and Integrated Backscatter–IVUS by Hattori, Kousuke, MD, Ozaki, Yukio, MD, Ismail, Tevfik F., MBBS, Okumura, Masanori, MD, Naruse, Hiroyuki, MD, Kan, Shino, MD, Ishikawa, Makoto, MD, Kawai, Tomoko, MD, Ohta, Masaya, MD, Kawai, Hideki, MD, Hashimoto, Tousei, MD, Takagi, Yasushi, MD, Ishii, Junichi, MD, Serruys, Patrick W., MD, Narula, Jagat, MD

“…Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of statin treatment on coronary plaque composition and morphology by optical coherence…”
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Clinical Assessment of Scleral Canal Area in Glaucoma Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Sawada, Yu, Araie, Makoto, Shibata, Hitomi, Murata, Katsuyuki, Ishikawa, Makoto, Yoshitomi, Takeshi, Iwase, Takeshi

“…To investigate anterior scleral canal (ASC) area in the eyes with glaucoma using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT). Cross-sectional study…”
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Tolvaptan delays the onset of end-stage renal disease in a polycystic kidney disease model by suppressing increases in kidney volume and renal injury by Aihara, Miki, Fujiki, Hiroyuki, Mizuguchi, Hiroshi, Hattori, Katsuji, Ohmoto, Koji, Ishikawa, Makoto, Nagano, Keisuke, Yamamura, Yoshitaka

“…Tolvaptan, a selective vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist, slows the increase in total kidney volume and the decline in kidney function in patients with the…”
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Experimentally Induced Mammalian Models of Glaucoma by Izumi, Yukitoshi, Zorumski, Charles F., Yoshitomi, Takeshi, Ishikawa, Makoto

“…A wide variety of animal models have been used to study glaucoma. Although these models provide valuable information about the disease, there is still no ideal…”
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The impact of an additional implant under the saddle of removable partial dentures in Kennedy Class II edentulism on oral health-related quality of life and oral function: a case series report by Nogawa, Toshifumi, Takayama, Yoshiyuki, Ishikawa, Makoto, Yokoyama, Atsuro

“…Background Implant-supported removable partial dentures (ISRPDs) provide effective prosthodontic treatment for partially edentulous patients. ISRPDs offer…”
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Cross-section-induced uncertainty evaluation of MA sample irradiation test calculations with consideration of dosimeter data by Sugino, Kazuteru, Numata, Kazuyuki, Ishikawa, Makoto, Takeda, Toshikazu

“…•Modified burnup sensitivity coefficients for sample irradiation test data calculation.•Effectiveness for validation and improvement of the minor actinide…”
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24(S)-Hydroxycholesterol protects the ex vivo rat retina from injury by elevated hydrostatic pressure by Ishikawa, Makoto, Yoshitomi, Takeshi, Zorumski, Charles F., Izumi, Yukitoshi

“…In the central nervous system, 24(S)-hydroxycholesterol (24(S)-HC) is an oxysterol synthesized from cholesterol by cholesterol 24-hydroxylase (CYP46A1) encoded…”
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Adiponectin inhibits the growth and peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through its specific membrane receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 by Ishikawa, Makoto, Kitayama, Joji, Yamauchi, Toshimasa, Kadowaki, Takashi, Maki, Toshiyuki, Miyato, Hideyo, Yamashita, Hiroharu, Nagawa, Hirokazu

“…Adiponectin, a circulating peptide hormone produced in adipose tissue, has been shown to be reduced in the plasma of patients with cancer, suggesting that this…”
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Development of a Low-Cost Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope Using Semiconductor Laser Technology by Takizawa, Hiroki, Kunikata, Hiroshi, Yabana, Takeshi, Sato, Masataka, Ninomiya, Takahiro, Kaushik, Neelam, Parmanand, Sharma, Himori, Noriko, Sugawara, Mitsuru, Morino, Seiji, Suzuki, Makoto, Ishikawa, Makoto, Nakazawa, Toru

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