Search Results - "Minami, Yoshitaka"
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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of statins: an update on pleiotropic effects
Published in Clinical science (1979) (01-07-2015)“…Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The efficacy and safety of statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase…”
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Fabrication and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube yarns spun from ultra-long multi-walled carbon nanotube arrays
Published in Carbon (New York) (01-10-2012)“…Carbon nanotube (CNT) yarns have been fabricated by dry spinning from vertically aligned millimeter-long multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) arrays and their…”
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Implantable cardiac pacemaker failure by cumulative dose effects of flattening filter free beams
Published in Journal of radiation research (01-07-2021)“…Abstract Cumulative dose effects, which are one of the main causes of errors that occur when an implantable cardiac pacemaker (ICP) is irradiated with ionizing…”
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer: a study comparing 3-year genitourinary toxicity between CyberKnife and volumetric-modulated arc therapy by propensity score analysis
Published in Radiation oncology (London, England) (23-02-2023)“…To investigate whether the rate of stereotactic body radiation therapy-related (SBRT-related) genitourinary (GU) toxicity is lower in patients with prostate…”
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Anisotropic carbon nanotube papers fabricated from multiwalled carbon nanotube webs
Published in Carbon (New York) (01-06-2011)“…We fabricated large-scale anisotropic carbon nanotube (CNT) paper sheets by stacking long-lasting multiwalled CNT (MWCNT) webs without using binder materials…”
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Effect of X-ray dose rates higher than 8 Gy/min on the functioning of cardiac implantable electronic devices
Published in Journal of radiation research (01-05-2020)“…Abstract Direct irradiation may cause malfunctioning of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Therefore, a treatment plan that does not involve…”
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Comparison of Physician-recorded Toxicities and Patient-reported Outcomes of Five Different Radiotherapy Methods for Prostate Cancer
Published in Anticancer research (01-05-2021)“…To compare five radiotherapy methods for prostate cancer. During 2005-2018, the data of patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer were retrospectively…”
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Expression of microRNA-208 is Associated With Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Human Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Published in Journal of cardiac failure (01-05-2010)“…Abstract Background Recently, microRNA-208 (miR-208) encoded by the α-myosin heavy chain (MHC) gene, has been shown to be involved in pathological cardiac…”
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Subpleural fibrotic interstitial lung abnormalities are implicated in non-small cell lung cancer radiotherapy outcomes
Published in Radiology and oncology (01-06-2023)“…The relationship between interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) and the outcomes of lung cancer radiotherapy is unclear. This study investigated whether…”
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A Cellular MicroRNA, let-7i , Is a Novel Biomarker for Clinical Outcome in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Published in Journal of cardiac failure (01-11-2011)“…Abstract Background Our previous studies have reported that activation of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 is implicated in the etiology of human dilated…”
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Cytoprotective role of the fatty acid binding protein 4 against oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
Published in FEBS open bio (01-01-2014)“…•Oxidative stress in 3T3-L1 adipocytes was elevated by silencing of FABP4.•FABP4 silencing did not alter levels of glutathione or superoxide dismutase.•The…”
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Immune modulation: Role of the inflammatory cytokine cascade in the failing human heart
Published in Current heart failure reports (01-06-2008)“…Recent studies have determined that expression of inflammatory mediators, such as cytokines and chemokines, is an important factor in the development and…”
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Association between toll-like receptor 8 expression and adverse clinical outcomes in patients with enterovirus-associated dilated cardiomyopathy
Published in The American heart journal (01-09-2007)“…Background In recent reports, human toll-like receptor (TLR) 8 mediates the antiviral response by recognizing single-stranded RNA. The inflammatory response…”
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Prospective, randomized, single-blind comparison of effects of 6 months of treatment with telmisartan versus enalapril on high-molecular-weight adiponectin concentrations in patients with coronary artery disease
Published in Clinical therapeutics (01-10-2009)“…Abstract Background : High-molecular-weight (HMW) adiponectin has important antiatherosclerotic properties. Objectives : This study compared circulating HMW…”
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Correlation of low-volatile organic chlorine (LVOCl) and PCDD/Fs in various municipal waste incinerators (MWIs)
Published in Chemosphere (Oxford) (01-04-2007)“…Medium- and low-volatile organic chlorine (M/LVOCl) and PCDD/Fs in flue gas from various municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) were monitored. The sample for…”
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A Novel Activator of C-C Chemokine, FROUNT, is Expressed With C-C Chemokine Receptor 2 and its Ligand in Failing Human Heart
Published in Journal of cardiac failure (01-03-2007)“…Abstract Background A novel activator of C-C chemokines, FROUNT, directly binds C-C chemokine receptor (CCR) 2 and plays a central role in the chemokine…”
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Expression of miR-146a/b is associated with the Toll-like receptor 4 signal in coronary artery disease: effect of renin-angiotensin system blockade and statins on miRNA-146a/b and Toll-like receptor 4 levels
Published in Clinical science (1979) (23-07-2010)“…The TLR4 (Toll-like receptor 4) signal plays an important role in immunity in CAD (coronary artery disease). miR-146a/b (where miR is microRNA) regulates the…”
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Association between oxidative DNA damage and telomere shortening in circulating endothelial progenitor cells obtained from metabolic syndrome patients with coronary artery disease
Published in Atherosclerosis (01-06-2008)“…Abstract Metabolic syndrome (MS) induces an increase in oxidative stress and may be an important contributory factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)…”
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Expression of let-7i is associated with Toll-like receptor 4 signal in coronary artery disease: Effect of statins on let-7i and Toll-like receptor 4 signal
Published in Immunobiology (1979) (01-05-2012)“…Abstract Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 signal plays an important role in immunity in coronary artery disease (CAD). A recent report has demonstrated that one of…”
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Automatic one-click planning for hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain irradiation in RayStation
Published in Medical dosimetry : official journal of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (2022)“…This study aimed to verify the accuracy of auto-contouring and auto-dose optimization for hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain radiation therapy (HA-WBRT). Head…”
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