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  1. Article ; Online: Serum-free spontaneously immortalized bovine oviduct epithelial cell conditioned medium promotes the early development of bovine in vitro fertilized embryos.

    Miyashita, Norikazu / Akagi, Satoshi / Somfai, Tamas / Hirao, Yuji

    The Journal of reproduction and development

    2024  Volume 70, Issue 1, Page(s) 42–48

    Abstract: Embryonic transfer of bovine blastocysts produced using in vitro fertilization (IVF) is widely used, although the challenge of compromised conception rates remains. Using bovine oviduct epithelial cells (BOEC) to improve embryo culture conditions has ... ...

    Abstract Embryonic transfer of bovine blastocysts produced using in vitro fertilization (IVF) is widely used, although the challenge of compromised conception rates remains. Using bovine oviduct epithelial cells (BOEC) to improve embryo culture conditions has attracted attention, particularly since the recent discovery of extracellular vesicles from BOEC. The selection of embryos for transfer has also been the subject of various studies, and a set of evaluation criteria to predict pregnancy success has been suggested, in which the embryos are judged by their kinetics and morphology at the early stages. In the present study, we established a spontaneously immortalized BOEC line (SI-BOEC) and examined the effects of conditioned medium on IVF embryos, focusing on the results of the recommended criteria. A modified KSOM (mKSOM) was used to prepare conditioned media. Presumptive zygotes were cultured in mKSOM (control), SI-BOEC-conditioned medium, mKSOM supplemented with sediment (pellet) collected after the ultracentrifugation of the conditioned medium (mKSOM/sediment), and the supernatant. A significantly higher percentage of embryos satisfied the recommended criteria when grown in the conditioned medium than in the mKSOM. A higher proportion of embryos developed into blastocysts after achieving the four criteria. A similar tendency was observed when grown in mKSOM/sediment compared to mKSOM; however, this was not observed in the supernatant. Vesicles with a size similar to that of exosomes were observed in the sediment. In conclusion, the culture medium conditioned by SI-BOEC promoted the production of bovine blastocysts that satisfied the four evaluation criteria recommended for embryo selection.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Cattle ; Animals ; Culture Media, Conditioned/pharmacology ; Culture Media, Conditioned/metabolism ; Fallopian Tubes ; Oviducts/metabolism ; Embryo, Mammalian ; Epithelial Cells ; Blastocyst ; Fertilization in Vitro/veterinary
    Chemical Substances Culture Media, Conditioned
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2039060-9
    ISSN 1348-4400 ; 0916-8818
    ISSN (online) 1348-4400
    ISSN 0916-8818
    DOI 10.1262/jrd.2023-031
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  2. Article ; Online: Transit Amplifying Progenitors in the Cerebellum: Similarities to and Differences from Transit Amplifying Cells in Other Brain Regions and between Species.

    Miyashita, Satoshi / Hoshino, Mikio

    Cells

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 4

    Abstract: Transit amplification of neural progenitors/precursors is widely used in the development of the central nervous system and for tissue homeostasis. In most cases, stem cells, which are relatively less proliferative, first differentiate into transit ... ...

    Abstract Transit amplification of neural progenitors/precursors is widely used in the development of the central nervous system and for tissue homeostasis. In most cases, stem cells, which are relatively less proliferative, first differentiate into transit amplifying cells, which are more proliferative, losing their stemness. Subsequently, transit amplifying cells undergo a limited number of mitoses and differentiation to expand the progeny of differentiated cells. This step-by-step proliferation is considered an efficient system for increasing the number of differentiated cells while maintaining the stem cells. Recently, we reported that cerebellar granule cell progenitors also undergo transit amplification in mice. In this review, we summarize our and others' recent findings and the prospective contribution of transit amplification to neural development and evolution, as well as the molecular mechanisms regulating transit amplification.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Brain ; Cell Differentiation/physiology ; Cerebellum ; Mice ; Neurogenesis/physiology ; Prospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells11040726
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  3. Article ; Online: Transit Amplifying Progenitors in the Cerebellum

    Satoshi Miyashita / Mikio Hoshino

    Cells, Vol 11, Iss 726, p

    Similarities to and Differences from Transit Amplifying Cells in Other Brain Regions and between Species

    2022  Volume 726

    Abstract: Transit amplification of neural progenitors/precursors is widely used in the development of the central nervous system and for tissue homeostasis. In most cases, stem cells, which are relatively less proliferative, first differentiate into transit ... ...

    Abstract Transit amplification of neural progenitors/precursors is widely used in the development of the central nervous system and for tissue homeostasis. In most cases, stem cells, which are relatively less proliferative, first differentiate into transit amplifying cells, which are more proliferative, losing their stemness. Subsequently, transit amplifying cells undergo a limited number of mitoses and differentiation to expand the progeny of differentiated cells. This step-by-step proliferation is considered an efficient system for increasing the number of differentiated cells while maintaining the stem cells. Recently, we reported that cerebellar granule cell progenitors also undergo transit amplification in mice. In this review, we summarize our and others’ recent findings and the prospective contribution of transit amplification to neural development and evolution, as well as the molecular mechanisms regulating transit amplification.
    Keywords neural development ; cerebellar granule cell prognitors ; transit amplification ; ATOH1 ; NEUROD1 ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 571
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article: [The role of advance care planning and palliative care in new york city during COVID-19 pandemic].

    Fujisaki, Tomohiro / Miyashita, Satoshi

    Nihon Ronen Igakkai zasshi. Japanese journal of geriatrics

    2021  Volume 58, Issue 1, Page(s) 41–46

    Abstract: New York City faced an explosive spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), causing the city's death toll to spike owing to the high virulence of COVID-19. The health care system was on the verge of collapse. Advance care planning (ACP), informed ... ...

    Abstract New York City faced an explosive spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), causing the city's death toll to spike owing to the high virulence of COVID-19. The health care system was on the verge of collapse. Advance care planning (ACP), informed assent, and palliative care played significant roles in supporting patient self-determination and dignity, facilitating decision making, and promoting better care. The importance of these strategies was revisited. Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, it is anticipated that several approaches such as ACP and palliative intervention may attract more attention and become increasingly essential to the healthcare system in Japan.
    MeSH term(s) Advance Care Planning ; COVID-19 ; Humans ; Japan ; New York City/epidemiology ; Palliative Care ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language Japanese
    Publishing date 2021-02-24
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604107-3
    ISSN 0300-9173
    ISSN 0300-9173
    DOI 10.3143/geriatrics.58.41
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  5. Article ; Online: Glycogen synthase kinase 3β: the nexus of chemoresistance, invasive capacity, and cancer stemness in pancreatic cancer.

    Uehara, Masahiro / Domoto, Takahiro / Takenaka, Satoshi / Takeuchi, Osamu / Shimasaki, Takeo / Miyashita, Tomoharu / Minamoto, Toshinari

    Cancer drug resistance (Alhambra, Calif.)

    2024  Volume 7, Page(s) 4

    Abstract: The treatment of pancreatic cancer remains a significant clinical challenge due to the limited number of patients eligible for curative (R0) surgery, failures in the clinical development of targeted and immune therapies, and the pervasive acquisition of ... ...

    Abstract The treatment of pancreatic cancer remains a significant clinical challenge due to the limited number of patients eligible for curative (R0) surgery, failures in the clinical development of targeted and immune therapies, and the pervasive acquisition of chemotherapeutic resistance. Refractory pancreatic cancer is typified by high invasiveness and resistance to therapy, with both attributes related to tumor cell stemness. These malignant characteristics mutually enhance each other, leading to rapid cancer progression. Over the past two decades, numerous studies have produced evidence of the pivotal role of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)3β in the progression of over 25 different cancer types, including pancreatic cancer. In this review, we synthesize the current knowledge on the pathological roles of aberrant GSK3β in supporting tumor cell proliferation and invasion, as well as its contribution to gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic cancer. Importantly, we discuss the central role of GSK3β as a molecular hub that mechanistically connects chemoresistance, tumor cell invasion, and stemness in pancreatic cancer. We also discuss the involvement of GSK3β in the formation of desmoplastic tumor stroma and in promoting anti-cancer immune evasion, both of which constitute major obstacles to successful cancer treatment. Overall, GSK3β has characteristics of a promising therapeutic target to overcome chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2578-532X
    ISSN (online) 2578-532X
    DOI 10.20517/cdr.2023.84
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  6. Article ; Online: Deciphering the role of adjuvant therapy in melanoma and its actual benefits.

    Fukushima, Satoshi / Miyashita, Azusa / Kimura, Toshihiro / Kuriyama, Haruka / Mizuhashi, Satoru / Ichigozaki, Yuki / Masuguchi, Shinichi

    The Journal of dermatology

    2024  Volume 51, Issue 3, Page(s) 335–342

    Abstract: Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated a significant improvement in recurrence-free survival among melanoma patients receiving high-dose interferon-α, immune checkpoint inhibitors (pembrolizumab, nivolumab), and BRAF/MEK inhibitors (dabrafenib- ... ...

    Abstract Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated a significant improvement in recurrence-free survival among melanoma patients receiving high-dose interferon-α, immune checkpoint inhibitors (pembrolizumab, nivolumab), and BRAF/MEK inhibitors (dabrafenib-trametinib). This study aimed to investigate whether these findings hold true in real-world conditions for patients with stage III and IV melanoma. In particular, the study explores the efficacy and side effects of adjuvant therapies, focusing on anti-PD-1 antibodies and BRAF/MEK inhibitors. While clinical trials have shown comparable efficacy, differences in side-effect profiles, especially the persistence of immune-related adverse events with anti-PD-1 antibodies, highlight the need for careful consideration in adjuvant settings. In the absence of established biomarkers for guiding adjuvant therapy decisions, it becomes imperative to transparently communicate the advantages and disadvantages of drug administration to patients. The study also delved into the impact of melanoma subtype and BRAF mutation status on the effectiveness of adjuvant therapy, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Melanoma/drug therapy ; Melanoma/genetics ; Skin Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Skin Neoplasms/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/genetics ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects ; Imidazoles/adverse effects ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases
    Chemical Substances Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Imidazoles ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases (EC 2.7.12.2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 800103-0
    ISSN 1346-8138 ; 0385-2407
    ISSN (online) 1346-8138
    ISSN 0385-2407
    DOI 10.1111/1346-8138.17093
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  7. Article ; Online: Draft Genome Sequence of the Cyanobacterium

    Pierpont, Christopher L / Ohkubo, Satoshi / Miyashita, Hideaki / Miller, Scott R

    Microbiology resource announcements

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 5, Page(s) e0025122

    Abstract: We report the 3.5-Mb draft genome sequence of the ... ...

    Abstract We report the 3.5-Mb draft genome sequence of the cyanobacterium
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2576-098X
    ISSN (online) 2576-098X
    DOI 10.1128/mra.00251-22
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  8. Article ; Online: Preventive effects of skin protectants on the development of medical device-related pressure wounds in endoscopic sinonasal surgery.

    Miyashita, Keisuke / Tochigi, Kousuke / Omura, Kazuhiro / Aoki, Satoshi / Tanaka, Yasuhiro

    Auris, nasus, larynx

    2023  Volume 50, Issue 6, Page(s) 880–886

    Abstract: Objectives: Medical device-related pressure ulcer (MDRPU) is a skin or subcutaneous tissue injury caused by medical devices. Skin protectants have been used to prevent MDRPU in other fields. In endoscopic sinonasal surgery (ESNS), rigid endoscopes and ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Medical device-related pressure ulcer (MDRPU) is a skin or subcutaneous tissue injury caused by medical devices. Skin protectants have been used to prevent MDRPU in other fields. In endoscopic sinonasal surgery (ESNS), rigid endoscopes and forceps can cause MDRPU; however, detailed investigations have not been conducted. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of MDRPU in ESNS and the preventive effects of skin protectants METHODS: Thirty-nine patients who received ESNS and consented to study participation were randomly assigned to the "protective agent" (n = 18) or "control" (n = 21) group. MDRPU presence around the nostril was evaluated for up to 7 days post-surgically based on physical findings and subjective symptoms. The occurrence ratio and severity of MDRPU were statistically compared between the groups to evaluate the efficacy of skin protective agents.
    Results: Stage 1 MDRPU, according to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel classification, was seen in 20.5% (8/39) of the patients, and no patient had more high-grade ulceration. On postoperative days 2 and 3, skin erythema was predominantly observed on the nasal floor, with a comparatively lower incidence in the protective agent group. Significant pain reduction was observed in the nostril's floor on postoperative days 2 and 3 in the protective agent group.
    Conclusions: MDRPU occurred with a relatively high frequency around the nostrils after ESNS. Protective agent use in the external nostrils was effective especially in reducing post-operative pain on the nasal floor, where tissue damage can easily occur due to device-related friction.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Pressure Ulcer/prevention & control ; Pressure Ulcer/epidemiology ; Pressure Ulcer/etiology ; Endoscopy/adverse effects ; Nasal Cavity ; Endoscopes/adverse effects ; Surgical Instruments/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-09
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604552-2
    ISSN 1879-1476 ; 0385-8146
    ISSN (online) 1879-1476
    ISSN 0385-8146
    DOI 10.1016/j.anl.2023.02.005
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  9. Article ; Online: A rare case of echo enhancing agent anaphylaxis complicated by acute coronary syndrome.

    Steinhauer, Rachael / Miyashita, Satoshi / Chweich, Haval / Ortoleva, Jamel / Downey, Brian C

    Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)

    2023  Volume 40, Issue 7, Page(s) 743–746

    Abstract: Enhancing agents in echocardiography are used frequently to improve endocardial border visualization and assessment of structural heart disease. We present a unique case of anaphylactic shock with acute coronary syndrome following administration of ... ...

    Abstract Enhancing agents in echocardiography are used frequently to improve endocardial border visualization and assessment of structural heart disease. We present a unique case of anaphylactic shock with acute coronary syndrome following administration of sulfur hexafluoride echo enhancing agent. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing anaphylaxis to enhancing agents, as well as recognizing the potential relationship between anaphylaxis and acute coronary syndrome with in-stent thrombosis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Anaphylaxis/chemically induced ; Anaphylaxis/complications ; Anaphylaxis/diagnosis ; Acute Coronary Syndrome/complications ; Acute Coronary Syndrome/diagnostic imaging ; Contrast Media/adverse effects ; Sulfur Hexafluoride ; Echocardiography
    Chemical Substances Contrast Media ; Sulfur Hexafluoride (WS7LR3I1D6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 843645-9
    ISSN 1540-8175 ; 0742-2822
    ISSN (online) 1540-8175
    ISSN 0742-2822
    DOI 10.1111/echo.15596
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  10. Article ; Online: Metastasis to hypopharynx from epidermotropic metastatic malignant melanoma.

    Mizuhashi, Satoru / Miyashita, Azusa / Kuriyama, Haruka / Kimura, Toshihiro / Kanemaru, Hisashi / Miyamaru, Satoru / Saeki, Sho / Fukushima, Satoshi

    Drug discoveries & therapeutics

    2024  

    Abstract: Previous reports proposed the concept and criteria of epidermotropic metastatic malignant melanoma (EMMM): (a) dermal involvement equal to or broader than the epidermal involvement, (b) atypical melanocytes within the dermis, (c) thinning of the ... ...

    Abstract Previous reports proposed the concept and criteria of epidermotropic metastatic malignant melanoma (EMMM): (a) dermal involvement equal to or broader than the epidermal involvement, (b) atypical melanocytes within the dermis, (c) thinning of the epidermis, (d) widening of the papillary dermis with an epithelial collarette, and (e) vascular invasion of atypical melanocytes. However, it remains unclear whether EMMM also involves the mucosal epithelium. In this case, the patient was diagnosed with EMMM based on the histopathological findings of the patient's multiple skin lesions and clinical course. The patient also developed metastasis to the hypopharynx. Although histopathological findings of the lesion suggested the possibility of melanoma in situ, as the lesion included atypical melanocytes in the mucosal epithelium, the clinical course supported the diagnosis of hypopharyngeal metastasis from EMMM. This case suggests that EMMM may have epitheliotropic features not only in the skin but also in the mucosa.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2568828-5
    ISSN 1881-784X ; 1881-784X
    ISSN (online) 1881-784X
    ISSN 1881-784X
    DOI 10.5582/ddt.2024.01017
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