Search Results - "Shimizu, Teruo"
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Anti-IL-17A and IL-23p19 antibodies but not anti-TNFα antibody induce expansion of regulatory T cells and restoration of their suppressive function in imiquimod-induced psoriasiform dermatitis
Published in Journal of dermatological science (01-09-2019)“…Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Anti-TNFα, IL-17A and IL-23p19 antibodies are effective for psoriasis. However, the contribution of…”
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The vitamin D3 analog, maxacalcitol, reduces psoriasiform skin inflammation by inducing regulatory T cells and downregulating IL-23 and IL-17 production
Published in Journal of dermatological science (01-11-2018)“…Psoriasis is a Th1/Th17-mediated inflammatory dermatosis treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogs (VD3 As). To compare the effects of a VD3…”
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Apremilast downregulates interleukin-17 production and induces splenic regulatory B cells and regulatory T cells in imiquimod-induced psoriasiform dermatitis
Published in Journal of dermatological science (01-10-2021)“…•Apremilast alleviated imiquimod-induced psoriasiform dermatitis.•Apremilast inhibited infiltration of IL-17A-positive cells into the skin.•Apremilast…”
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Serum levels of angiogenesis‐related factors in patients with psoriasis
Published in Journal of dermatology (01-02-2023)“…Psoriasis is characterized by increased dermal vascularity, indicating that aberrant angiogenesis is associated with the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Data on…”
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Calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate exhibit different immunomodulatory effects on imiquimod‐induced murine psoriasiform dermatitis
Published in Journal of dermatology (01-02-2020)“…Psoriasis is a T‐helper (Th)1/Th17‐mediated, chronic inflammatory dermatitis that is commonly treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogs. The…”
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Thymus and activation‐regulated chemokine (TARC) in patients with psoriasis: Increased serum TARC levels in patients with generalized pustular psoriasis
Published in Journal of dermatology (01-10-2020)“…Thymus and activation‐regulated chemokine (TARC) is designated as a T‐helper 2‐type chemokine and its expression is upregulated in patients with atopic…”
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Fasciculation potentials in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the diagnostic yield of the Awaji algorithm
Published in Muscle & nerve (01-02-2012)“…Introduction: The role of fasciculation potentials (FPs) in the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been underrated. The Awaji algorithm has…”
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Thyroid dysfunction in patients with psoriasis: Higher prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with generalized pustular psoriasis
Published in Journal of dermatology (01-02-2020)“…The association of psoriasis with thyroid dysfunction has been investigated; however, it remains controversial. Some papers indicate it, and others do not…”
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Exploring mRNA expression in adipose tissue beneath the lesional skin of psoriasis patients
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Abnormal keratinization and cutaneous inflammation in Mal de Meleda
Published in Journal of dermatology (01-05-2020)“…Mal de Meleda (MDM) is a rare, autosomal recessive form of palmoplantar keratoderma due to mutations in the gene, encoding for secreted lymphocyte antigen…”
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Electromyographs of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle are useful for the diagnosis of inclusion body myositis
Published in Muscle & nerve (01-08-2012)“…Introduction: The frequent observation of high‐amplitude and long‐duration motor unit potentials (MUPs) in inclusion body myositis (IBM) is problematic,…”
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A new pitfall in a sensory conduction study of the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve: Spread to the radial nerve
Published in Muscle & nerve (01-08-2014)“…ABSTRACT Introduction: We describe a previously unreported pitfall, spread of the stimulus at the elbow to the radial nerve, in an antidromic sensory nerve…”
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Segmental evaluation of the peripheral nerve using tibial nerve SEPs for the diagnosis of CIDP
Published in Clinical neurophysiology (01-01-2010)“…Abstract Objective SEPs can evaluate the proximal portion of the peripheral nerve, including the nerve root, which is preferentially involved in chronic…”
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Can Palm Stimulation Differentiate Diabetic Polyneuropathy From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Published in Journal of clinical neurophysiology (01-04-2014)“…PURPOSE:Diabetic patients without symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may frequently show a prolongation of their median distal latency. Previous authors…”
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Stimulus duration and pain in nerve conduction studies
Published in Muscle & nerve (01-01-2013)“…Introduction: It is generally believed that a shorter stimulus duration is less painful in nerve conduction studies (NCS). We investigated whether a shorter…”
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Histone deacetylase inhibitor trichostatin A enhances myogenesis by coordinating muscle regulatory factors and myogenic repressors
Published in Biochemical and biophysical research communications (04-11-2011)“…► We investigated the effect of TSA, one of most potent HDACIs, on myogenesis using the C2C12 skeletal muscle cell line. ► TSA enhances the expression of…”
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Origin of far-field potentials in the ulnar compound muscle action potential
Published in Muscle & nerve (01-05-2011)“…Introduction: The compound muscle action potential (CMAP) following ulnar nerve stimulation receives a considerable contribution from far‐field potentials…”
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Evaluating medical students' non-verbal communication during the objective structured clinical examination
Published in Medical education (01-12-2006)“…Objectives Non‐verbal communication (NVC) in medical encounters is an important method of exchanging information on emotional status and contextualising the…”
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Spread to the dorsal ulnar cutaneous branch: A pitfall during the routine antidromic sensory nerve conduction study of the ulnar nerve
Published in Clinical neurophysiology (01-05-2012)“…Highlights ► A pitfall of the antidromic ulnar sensory nerve conduction study has been described. ► Wrist stimulation may easily spread to the dorsal ulnar…”
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Defective peripheral nerve myelination and neuromuscular junction formation in fukutin‐deficient chimeric mice
Published in Journal of neurochemistry (01-06-2007)“…Dystroglycan is a central component of the dystrophin–glycoprotein complex that links the extracellular matrix with cytoskeleton. Recently, mutations of the…”
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