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View article: [Expression of Concern] Podoplanin‑mediated TGF‑β‑induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and its correlation with bHLH transcription factor DEC in TE‑11 cells
[Expression of Concern] Podoplanin‑mediated TGF‑β‑induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and its correlation with bHLH transcription factor DEC in TE‑11 cells Open
Following the publication of the above paper, it was drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that, for the scratch‑wound assay experiments shown in Fig. 6 on p. 2318, the 'control siRNA/24 h' and 'podoplanin siRNA/48 h' panel…
View article: The JapanFlux2024 dataset for eddy covariance observations covering Japan and East Asia from 1990 to 2023
The JapanFlux2024 dataset for eddy covariance observations covering Japan and East Asia from 1990 to 2023 Open
Eddy covariance observations play a pivotal role in understanding the land–atmosphere exchange of energy, water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and other trace gases, as well as the global carbon cycle and earth system. To promote the networking of…
View article: The JapanFlux2024 dataset for eddy covariance observations covering Japan and East Asia from 1990 to 2023
The JapanFlux2024 dataset for eddy covariance observations covering Japan and East Asia from 1990 to 2023 Open
Eddy covariance observations play a pivotal role in understanding the land–atmosphere exchange of energy, water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and other trace gases, as well as the global carbon cycle and earth system. To promote the networking of…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Research Activities of Members of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science: Towards the Promotion of Research and Science Based on the Achievements of the COVID-19 Nursing Research Countermeasures Committee
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Research Activities of Members of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science: Towards the Promotion of Research and Science Based on the Achievements of the COVID-19 Nursing Research Countermeasures Committee Open
View article: Changes in research activity and obstructive factors among nursing researchers during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study
Changes in research activity and obstructive factors among nursing researchers during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study Open
View article: Deformation analysis of forearm soft tissues surrounding the cephalic vein under shear on the skin surface using ultrasound video images
Deformation analysis of forearm soft tissues surrounding the cephalic vein under shear on the skin surface using ultrasound video images Open
Multilayered skin, subcutaneous tissue, and skeletal muscle exhibit complex mechanical behavior. Deformation of surrounding tissues affects superficial venous circulation, but the deformation behavior of these tissues has not been determin…
View article: Current State of the Home-Based Exercise Therapy and Factors Associated With Its Execution in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Current State of the Home-Based Exercise Therapy and Factors Associated With Its Execution in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
目的:本研究は,関節リウマチ患者における在宅運動療法の現状とその実施に影響する要因を明らかにすることを目的とした.
View article: Effect of Duration of Temperature Change on Comfort Based on Local Thermal Stimulations
Effect of Duration of Temperature Change on Comfort Based on Local Thermal Stimulations Open
Local thermal stimulation of the local body has been shown to provide comfort. In this study, we examined whether the duration of temperature change affects comfort. First, we presented warm and cold stimuli in different durations and on d…
View article: Podoplanin is indispensable for cell motility and platelet-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition-related gene expression in esophagus squamous carcinoma TE11A cells
Podoplanin is indispensable for cell motility and platelet-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition-related gene expression in esophagus squamous carcinoma TE11A cells Open
View article: A pull-down and slot blot-based screening system for inhibitor compounds of the podoplanin-CLEC-2 interaction
A pull-down and slot blot-based screening system for inhibitor compounds of the podoplanin-CLEC-2 interaction Open
Podoplanin, a transmembrane glycoprotein, is overexpressed in certain types of tumors and induces platelet aggregation by binding to C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) on the platelet membrane. Activated platelets release granule compo…
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings Related to Stroke Risk in Japanese Patients With Fabry Disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings Related to Stroke Risk in Japanese Patients With Fabry Disease Open
Background and Purpose— Stroke is the most frequent severe clinical event in patients with Fabry disease. We aimed to evaluate the cerebral magnetic resonance imaging findings of patients with Fabry disease and assess their association wit…
View article: A 9‐Year Longitudinal Study of Basilar Artery Diameter
A 9‐Year Longitudinal Study of Basilar Artery Diameter Open
Background Dilatation of the basilar artery ( BA ) has been recognized as a predictor of cardiovascular events ( CVE s). However, it is unclear if the longitudinal change in BA diameter (Δ BA ) is associated with CVE s. Methods and Results…
View article: Ultrasonographic measurement of the deformation of cephalic vein with compression or shear on the forearm skin surface
Ultrasonographic measurement of the deformation of cephalic vein with compression or shear on the forearm skin surface Open
Blood vessels in the soft tissues tend to be closed by pressure on the skin surface, which may lead to pressure ulcer. The deformation of the blood vessel is known to be enhanced by adding shear on the skin surface. In this study, we appli…
View article: Measurement of the Shear Deformation Characteristics for an Inserted Layer of Synthetic Rubber in a Polyurethane Foam Mat
Measurement of the Shear Deformation Characteristics for an Inserted Layer of Synthetic Rubber in a Polyurethane Foam Mat Open
View article: Analysis of the closure of cephalic vein with compression on the forearm skin surface
Analysis of the closure of cephalic vein with compression on the forearm skin surface Open
Pressure ulcer occurs due to the closure of microvessels with prolonged load, i.e., pressure and shear loads, on the skin surface. The aim of this study is to identify the mechanical factors which determine the conditions of venous closure…
View article: Distal lenticulostriate artery aneurysm in a patient with atherosclerotic intracranial artery occlusion
Distal lenticulostriate artery aneurysm in a patient with atherosclerotic intracranial artery occlusion Open
症例は65 歳男性．高血圧，脂質異常症を指摘されていたが未治療だった．日中突然に右顔面のゆがみと右上肢の脱力を自覚し，近医で脳出血を指摘され当院へ転院となった．脳CT では左前頭葉深部白質に10 mm 大の急性期脳出血を認めた．入院後の脳血管造影検査では，左M1 遠位部および左A1 の閉塞と，側副血行路にあたるレンズ核線条体動脈の発達を認めた．同動脈の末梢部に径3 mm 程度の動脈瘤を1 カ所，径1 mm 未満の微小な瘤状変化を3 カ所認め，末梢部脳動脈瘤破裂による脳出血と…
View article: Lymphatic invasion is a significant indicator of poor patient prognosis in lung squamous cell carcinoma
Lymphatic invasion is a significant indicator of poor patient prognosis in lung squamous cell carcinoma Open
Pathological stage is the most important prognostic factor in patients with lung cancer, and is defined according to the tumor node metastasis classification system. The present study aimed to investigate the clinicopathological significan…
View article: Relationship between chewing ability and cognitive impairment in the rural elderly
Relationship between chewing ability and cognitive impairment in the rural elderly Open
View article: Podoplanin-mediated TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and its correlation with bHLH transcription factor DEC in TE-11 cells
Podoplanin-mediated TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and its correlation with bHLH transcription factor DEC in TE-11 cells Open
Podoplanin is reported involved in the collective cell invasion, another tumor invasion style which is distinct from the single cell invasion, so-called epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). In this study, we investigated the correlatio…
View article: Ki-67 labeling index affects tumor infiltration patterns of lung squamous cell carcinoma
Ki-67 labeling index affects tumor infiltration patterns of lung squamous cell carcinoma Open
Ki-67 is a nuclear protein that is expressed during the G1, S, G2 and M phases of the mitotic cell cycle. A previous study categorized tumor infiltration patterns (INF), of which INFc indicated cancer nests exhibiting infiltrative growth a…
View article: Expression of podoplanin and vimentin is correlated with prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Expression of podoplanin and vimentin is correlated with prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Open
Podoplanin is a small membrane mucin, which is involved in cell migration and cancer cell invasion. However, the roles of podoplanin in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) are poorly understood. In the present study, 139 cases of sur…
View article: <b>Podoplanin expression is correlated with the prognosis of lung squamous cell car</b><b>cinoma </b>
<b>Podoplanin expression is correlated with the prognosis of lung squamous cell car</b><b>cinoma </b> Open
Podoplanin is a 38 kDa transmembrane protein that is involved in cell migration and cancer cell invasion. Some studies have reported that podoplanin expression was correlated with poor prognosis in lung squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC). Howe…