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Functional Coupling between the P2X7 Receptor and Pannexin-1 Channel in Rat Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons by Inoue, Hiroyuki, Kuroda, Hidetaka, Ofusa, Wataru, Oyama, Sadao, Kimura, Maki, Ichinohe, Tatsuya, Shibukawa, Yoshiyuki

“…The ionotropic P2X receptor, P2X7, is believed to regulate and/or generate nociceptive pain, and pain in several neuropathological diseases. Although there is…”
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Merkel Cells Release Glutamate Following Mechanical Stimulation: Implication of Glutamate in the Merkel Cell-Neurite Complex by Higashikawa, Asuka, Kimura, Maki, Shimada, Miyuki, Ohyama, Sadao, Ofusa, Wataru, Tazaki, Masakazu, Shibukawa, Yoshiyuki

“…Merkel cells (MCs) have been proposed to form a part of the MC-neurite complex with sensory neurons through synaptic contact. However, the detailed mechanisms…”
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Development of a novel composite sensor for evaluating lip function by Sugano, Aki, Ofusa, Wataru, Sugito, Hiroki, Matsubayashi, Naoto, Hakkaku, Megumi, Yamada, Yoshiaki

“…Objective To test a novel sensor for assessing lip function. Methods The electromyographic (EMG) activity of the upper orbicularis oris muscle (OOM),…”
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New method of recording the functional activity pattern of the buccinator from the mucosal surface by Shiratori, Takami, Ofusa, Wataru, Tada, Mihoko, Yamamoto, Masahito, Sato, Akihiko, Asakura, Shun, Yamada, Yoshiaki

“…•A new method for recording buccinator activity deep in the face has been tested.•The new electrode is small, can be easily set at the right place, and is…”
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Electromyographic evaluation of perioral muscle activities during facial expression and button‐pull exercise by Tada, Mihoko, Ofusa, Wataru, Shiratori, Takami, Yamamoto, Masahito, Shoji, Yoshio, Suzuki, Noriko, Yamada, Yoshiaki

“…Background Muscle weakness negatively affects perioral muscles and quality of life. The button‐pull exercise is used to teach lip closure (LC) and to…”
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Use of barometric pressure and electromyography measurement techniques to elucidate the mechanisms by which bolus passes from the oral cavity to the oropharynx during swallowing by Ofusa, Wataru, Yamada, Yoshiaki, Ishida, Ryo, Ohkubo, Mai, Higashikawa, Asuka, Kimura, Maki, Shibukawa, Yoshiyuki

“…•Swallowing timings were evaluated by two barometers in oral cavity and oropharynx.•Anterior and posterior intrinsic tongue EMGs were also recorded.•Timings of…”
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