Search Results - "Mitoro, Akira"
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HMGA2 Is a Driver of Tumor Metastasis
Published in Cancer research (Chicago, Ill.) (15-07-2013)“…The non-histone chromatin-binding protein HMGA2 is expressed predominantly in the mesenchyme before its differentiation, but it is also expressed in tumors of…”
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Rifaximin ameliorates hepatic encephalopathy and endotoxemia without affecting the gut microbiome diversity
Published in World journal of gastroenterology : WJG (21-12-2017)“…AIM To determine the efficacy of rifaximin for hepatic encephalopathy(HE) with the linkage of gut microbiome in decompensated cirrhotic patients.METHODS Twenty…”
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Parallel method for a safe endoscopic ultrasound‐guided antegrade stenting using an uneven double lumen cannula
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Clinicopathological features of PD-L1 protein expression, EBV positivity, and MSI status in patients with advanced gastric and esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma in Japan
Published in Cancer biology & therapy (31-12-2022)“…This real-world study examined the prevalence of programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression and assessed the frequency of microsatellite instability-high…”
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Efficacy of a dedicated plastic stent in endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy during the learning curve: cumulative multi-center experience
Published in Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology (04-03-2023)“…Currently, there are no reports on the learning curve of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) using dedicated plastic stents. Therefore,…”
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Gut dysbiosis associated with clinical prognosis of patients with primary biliary cholangitis
Published in Hepatology research (01-07-2020)“…Aim Although some relationships between gut microbiota and liver diseases have been reported, it remains uncertain whether changes in gut microbiota owing to…”
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Atorvastatin Augments Gemcitabine-Mediated Anti-Cancer Effects by Inhibiting Yes-Associated Protein in Human Cholangiocarcinoma Cells
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (14-10-2020)“…Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is associated with high mortality rates because of its resistance to conventional gemcitabine-based chemotherapy…”
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A Comparison Between Plastic and Metallic Biliary Stent Placement in Patients Receiving Preoperative Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
Published in World journal of surgery (01-02-2019)“…Background The optimal stent type in patients receiving preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) is uncertain. The present study aimed to compare the…”
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Angiotensin receptor blockade attenuates cholangiocarcinoma cell growth by inhibiting the oncogenic activity of Yes-associated protein
Published in Cancer letters (10-10-2018)“…Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a destructive malignancy with limited responsiveness to conventional chemotherapy. Although angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)…”
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Combining probiotics and an angiotensin‐II type 1 receptor blocker has beneficial effects on hepatic fibrogenesis in a rat model of non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis
Published in Hepatology research (01-03-2019)“…Aim Intestinal endotoxin is important for the progression of non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Circulating endotoxin levels are elevated in most animal…”
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K-ras mutation analysis of residual liquid-based cytology specimens from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration improves cell block diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Published in PloS one (01-03-2018)“…Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) technology is widely used for the diagnosis of pancreatic masses. However, in some cases,…”
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Effective Combination Therapy of Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker and Rifaximin for Hepatic Fibrosis in Rat Model of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (04-08-2020)“…The progression of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is complicated. The multiple parallel-hits theory is advocated, which includes adipocytokines, insulin…”
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Predictive parameter of tolvaptan effectiveness in cirrhotic ascites
Published in Hepatology research (01-08-2017)“…Aims The efficacy of the vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist tolvaptan for difficult‐to‐treat cirrhotic ascites has recently been reported. However, its effect…”
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Continuous regional arterial infusion versus intravenous administration of the protease inhibitor nafamostat mesilate for predicted severe acute pancreatitis: a multicenter, randomized, open-label, phase 2 trial
Published in Journal of gastroenterology (01-03-2020)“…Background Continuous regional arterial infusion (CRAI) of protease inhibitor nafamostat mesilate (NM) is used in the context of predicted severe acute…”
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ADAMTS-13: A Prognostic Biomarker for Portal Vein Thrombosis in Japanese Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (26-02-2024)“…Portal vein thrombosis (PVT), one of the most prevalent hepatic vascular conditions in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC), is associated with high mortality…”
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Evaluation and diagnostic value of next‐generation sequencing analysis of residual liquid‐based cytology specimens of pancreatic masses
Published in Cancer cytopathology (01-03-2022)“…Background Liquid‐based cytology (LBC) is a widely used method for processing specimens obtained by endoscopic biopsy. This study evaluated next‐generation…”
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Macrophage Activation Markers Predict Liver-Related Complications in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (29-08-2022)“…Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has a wide variation in clinical presentation and course. There is no significant correlation between these symptoms and the…”
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Therapeutic strategies for alcoholic liver disease: Focusing on inflammation and fibrosis (Review)
Published in International journal of molecular medicine (01-08-2017)“…Excessive alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver disease in the world. Chronic alcohol abuse leads to liver damage, liver inflammation, fibrosis…”
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Black esophagus: a life-threatening adverse event associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Published in Clinical endoscopy (01-03-2024)“…BRIEF REPORT KCI Citation Count: 0…”
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety between palliative biliary stent placement and duct clearance among elderly patients with choledocholithiasis: a propensity score-matched analysis
Published in BMC gastroenterology (10-10-2021)“…Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate and compare the outcomes of palliative endoscopic biliary stenting (EBS) and complete stone removal among…”
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