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  1. Article ; Online: Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Enhancement of Cardiogenesis-Related Signaling Pathways by S-nitroso-N-pivaloyl-D-penicillamine (SNPiP): Implications for Improved Diastolic Function and Cardiac Performance.

    Takenaka, Yasuhiro / Hirasaki, Masataka / Bono, Hidemasa / Nakamura, Shigeo / Kakinuma, Yoshihiko

    Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

    2024  

    Abstract: We previously reported a novel compound called S-nitroso-N-pivaloyl-D-penicillamine (SNPiP), which was screened from a group of nitric oxide (NO) donor compounds with a basic chemical structure of S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP), to activate the ... ...

    Abstract We previously reported a novel compound called S-nitroso-N-pivaloyl-D-penicillamine (SNPiP), which was screened from a group of nitric oxide (NO) donor compounds with a basic chemical structure of S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP), to activate the non-neuronal acetylcholine (NNA) system. SNPiP-treated mice exhibited improved cardiac output and enhanced diastolic function, without an increase in heart rate. The NNA-activating effects included increased resilience to ischemia, modulation of energy metabolism preference, and activation of angiogenesis. Here, we performed transcriptome analysis of SNPiP-treated mice ventricles to elucidate how SNPiP exerts beneficial effects on cardiac function. A time-course study (24 and 48 h after SNPiP administration) revealed that SNPiP initially induced Wnt and cGMP-protein kinase G (PKG) signaling pathways, along with upregulation of genes involved in cardiac muscle tissue development and oxytocin signaling pathway. We also observed enrichment of glycolysis-related genes in response to SNPiP treatment, resulting in a metabolic shift from oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis, which was suggested by reduced cardiac glucose contents while maintaining ATP levels. Additionally, SNPiP significantly upregulated atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and sarcolipin (SLN), which play crucial roles in calcium handling and cardiac performance. These findings suggest that SNPiP may have therapeutic potential based on the pleiotropic mechanisms elucidated in this study.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391970-5
    ISSN 1533-4023 ; 0160-2446
    ISSN (online) 1533-4023
    ISSN 0160-2446
    DOI 10.1097/FJC.0000000000001552
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  2. Article ; Online: Temporal inhibition of the electron transport chain attenuates stress-induced cellular senescence by prolonged disturbance of proteostasis in human fibroblasts.

    Takenaka, Yasuhiro / Inoue, Ikuo / Hirasaki, Masataka / Ikeda, Masaaki / Kakinuma, Yoshihiko

    The FEBS journal

    2023  Volume 290, Issue 15, Page(s) 3843–3857

    Abstract: We previously developed a stress-induced premature senescence (SIPS) model in which normal human fibroblast MRC-5 cells were treated with either the proteasome inhibitor MG132 or the vacuolar-type ATPase inhibitor bafilomycin A1 (BAFA1). To clarify the ... ...

    Abstract We previously developed a stress-induced premature senescence (SIPS) model in which normal human fibroblast MRC-5 cells were treated with either the proteasome inhibitor MG132 or the vacuolar-type ATPase inhibitor bafilomycin A1 (BAFA1). To clarify the involvement of mitochondrial function in our SIPS model, MRC-5 cells were treated with MG132 or BAFA1 along with an inhibitor targeting either the electron transport chain complex I or complex III, or with a mitochondrial uncoupler. SIPS induced by MG132 or BAFA1 was significantly attenuated by short-term co-treatment with the complex III inhibitor, antimycin A (AA), but not the complex I inhibitor, rotenone or the mitochondrial uncoupler, carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone. By co-treatment with AA, mitochondrial and intracellular reactive oxygen species levels, accumulation of protein aggregates and mitochondrial unfolded protein responses (UPR
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Electron Transport ; Proteostasis ; Electron Transport Complex III ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Cellular Senescence ; Fibroblasts/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Electron Transport Complex III (EC 7.1.1.8) ; Reactive Oxygen Species
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2173655-8
    ISSN 1742-4658 ; 1742-464X
    ISSN (online) 1742-4658
    ISSN 1742-464X
    DOI 10.1111/febs.16785
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  3. Article ; Online: Temporal inhibition of the electron transport chain attenuates stress‐induced cellular senescence by prolonged disturbance of proteostasis in human fibroblasts

    Takenaka, Yasuhiro / Inoue, Ikuo / Hirasaki, Masataka / Ikeda, Masaaki / Kakinuma, Yoshihiko

    The FEBS Journal. 2023 Aug., v. 290, no. 15 p.3843-3857

    2023  

    Abstract: We previously developed a stress‐induced premature senescence (SIPS) model in which normal human fibroblast MRC‐5 cells were treated with either the proteasome inhibitor MG132 or the vacuolar‐type ATPase inhibitor bafilomycin A1 (BAFA1). To clarify the ... ...

    Abstract We previously developed a stress‐induced premature senescence (SIPS) model in which normal human fibroblast MRC‐5 cells were treated with either the proteasome inhibitor MG132 or the vacuolar‐type ATPase inhibitor bafilomycin A1 (BAFA1). To clarify the involvement of mitochondrial function in our SIPS model, MRC‐5 cells were treated with MG132 or BAFA1 along with an inhibitor targeting either the electron transport chain complex I or complex III, or with a mitochondrial uncoupler. SIPS induced by MG132 or BAFA1 was significantly attenuated by short‐term co‐treatment with the complex III inhibitor, antimycin A (AA), but not the complex I inhibitor, rotenone or the mitochondrial uncoupler, carbonyl cyanide 3‐chlorophenylhydrazone. By co‐treatment with AA, mitochondrial and intracellular reactive oxygen species levels, accumulation of protein aggregates and mitochondrial unfolded protein responses (UPRᵐᵗ) were remarkably suppressed. Furthermore, AA co‐treatment suppressed the hyperpolarization of the mitochondrial membrane and the induction of mitophagy observed in MG132‐treated cells and enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis. These findings provide evidence that the temporal inhibition of mitochondrial respiration exerts protective effects against the progression of premature senescence caused by impaired proteostasis.
    Keywords adenosinetriphosphatase ; antimycin A ; biogenesis ; cell senescence ; cyanides ; electron transport chain ; fibroblasts ; humans ; mitochondria ; mitochondrial membrane ; mitophagy ; models ; proteasome inhibitors ; reactive oxygen species ; rotenone
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-08
    Size p. 3843-3857.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 2173655-8
    ISSN 1742-4658 ; 1742-464X
    ISSN (online) 1742-4658
    ISSN 1742-464X
    DOI 10.1111/febs.16785
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  4. Article ; Online: Complete response to pembrolizumab in a patient with recurrent and metastatic urothelial bladder carcinoma reflecting coexisting sarcomatoid subtype and glandular differentiation: a case report.

    Miyama, Yu / Kanao, Kent / Uranishi, Kousuke / Hirasaki, Masataka / Yasuda, Masanori

    International cancer conference journal

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 24–30

    Abstract: In advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC), approximately 20% of patients respond to pembrolizumab, an anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) antibody. Herein, we reported a single case of UC showing coexistence of sarcomatoid subtype and glandular ... ...

    Abstract In advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC), approximately 20% of patients respond to pembrolizumab, an anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) antibody. Herein, we reported a single case of UC showing coexistence of sarcomatoid subtype and glandular differentiation. Notably, only glandular differentiation was recurrent, probably progressive, and metastatic, which showed complete response to pembrolizumab. An 80-year-old woman presented with hematuria and dysuria, and an intra-vesical tumor was detected on ultrasound. Transurethral resections (TUR) were performed three times. In the first TUR, a sub-pedunculated tumor and a flat lesion were closely but independently located. Pathologically, the sub-pedunculated tumor was an invasive UC, sarcomatoid subtype. Meanwhile, the flat lesion was invasive UC with glandular differentiation. Despite the second and the additional TUR, the tumor was growing and a lymph node metastasis was detected. The third TUR specimen showed UC with glandular differentiation, and a positive PD-L1 expression as well as high density CD8-positive lymphocytic cells infiltration were observed. Pembrolizumab was administered for four courses after terminating the chemotherapy. The CT scan revealed shrinkage of both primary tumor and metastases. Cystectomy and lymph nodes dissection were performed, and no residual carcinoma was detected. The therapeutic effect was regarded as pathological complete response. Pembrolizumab could be effective for special subtype or divergent differentiation of UC, particularly in an event of an 'immune hot' tumor.
    Supplementary information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13691-022-00568-5.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-06
    Publishing country Singapore
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2192-3183
    ISSN (online) 2192-3183
    DOI 10.1007/s13691-022-00568-5
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  5. Article ; Online: Similarity and dissimilarity in alterations of the gene expression profile associated with inhalational anesthesia between sevoflurane and desflurane.

    Nogi, Takehiro / Uranishi, Kousuke / Suzuki, Ayumu / Hirasaki, Masataka / Nakamura, Tina / Kazama, Tomiei / Nagasaka, Hiroshi / Okuda, Akihiko / Mieda, Tsutomu

    PloS one

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 3, Page(s) e0298264

    Abstract: Although sevoflurane is one of the most commonly used inhalational anesthetic agents, the popularity of desflurane is increasing to a level similar to that of sevoflurane. Inhalational anesthesia generally activates and represses the expression of genes ... ...

    Abstract Although sevoflurane is one of the most commonly used inhalational anesthetic agents, the popularity of desflurane is increasing to a level similar to that of sevoflurane. Inhalational anesthesia generally activates and represses the expression of genes related to xenobiotic metabolism and immune response, respectively. However, there has been no comprehensive comparison of the effects of sevoflurane and desflurane on the expression of these genes. Thus, we used a next-generation sequencing method to compare alterations in the global gene expression profiles in the livers of rats subjected to inhalational anesthesia by sevoflurane or desflurane. Our bioinformatics analyses revealed that sevoflurane and, to a greater extent, desflurane significantly activated genes related to xenobiotic metabolism. Our analyses also revealed that both anesthetic agents, especially sevoflurane, downregulated many genes related to immune response.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Rats ; Sevoflurane/pharmacology ; Desflurane ; Isoflurane/pharmacology ; Methyl Ethers/pharmacology ; Transcriptome ; Xenobiotics ; Anesthetics, Inhalation/pharmacology ; Anesthesia, Inhalation
    Chemical Substances Sevoflurane (38LVP0K73A) ; Desflurane (CRS35BZ94Q) ; Isoflurane (CYS9AKD70P) ; Methyl Ethers ; Xenobiotics ; Anesthetics, Inhalation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0298264
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  6. Article ; Online: Identification of novel oncogenes in oral cancer among elderly nonsmokers.

    Inoue, Hitoshi / Hirasaki, Masataka / Kogashiwa, Yasunao / Nakachi, Yutaka / Kuba, Kiyomi / Ebihara, Yasuhiro / Nakahira, Mitsuhiko / Yasuda, Masanori / Okuda, Akihiko / Sugasawa, Masashi

    Clinical and experimental dental research

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 4, Page(s) 711–720

    Abstract: Objectives: In recent years, an increase in oral cancer among elderly nonsmokers has been noted. The aim of this study was to identify novel oncogenes in oral cancer in older nonsmokers.: Material and methods: Whole-exome sequencing (WES) data from ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: In recent years, an increase in oral cancer among elderly nonsmokers has been noted. The aim of this study was to identify novel oncogenes in oral cancer in older nonsmokers.
    Material and methods: Whole-exome sequencing (WES) data from 324 oral cancer patients were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas. Single nucleotide variants (SNVs) and insertions/deletions (INDELs) were extracted from the WES data of older patients. Fisher's exact test was performed to determine the specificity of variants in these genes. Finally, SNVs and INDELs were identified by target enrichment sequencing.
    Results: Gene ontology analysis of 112 genes with significant SNVs or INDELs in nonsmokers revealed that nonsynonymous SNVs in HECTD4 were significantly more frequent in nonsmokers than in smokers by target enrichment sequencing (p = .02).
    Conclusions: Further investigation of the function of HECTD4 variants as oncogenes in older nonsmokers is warranted.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Exome ; Non-Smokers ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Oncogenes/genetics ; Mouth Neoplasms/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2829558-4
    ISSN 2057-4347 ; 2057-4347
    ISSN (online) 2057-4347
    ISSN 2057-4347
    DOI 10.1002/cre2.739
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  7. Article ; Online: Correction: PTEN-induced kinase 1 gene single-nucleotide variants as biomarkers in adjuvant chemotherapy for colorectal cancer: a retrospective study.

    Mihara, Yoshiaki / Hirasaki, Masataka / Horita, Yosuke / Fujino, Takashi / Fukushima, Hisayo / Kamakura, Yasuo / Uranishi, Kousuke / Hirano, Yasumitsu / Ryozawa, Shomei / Yasuda, Masanori / Makino, Yoshinori / Shibazaki, Satomi / Hamaguchi, Tetsuya

    BMC gastroenterology

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 67

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 2041351-8
    ISSN 1471-230X ; 1471-230X
    ISSN (online) 1471-230X
    ISSN 1471-230X
    DOI 10.1186/s12876-024-03154-6
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  8. Article ; Online: Long noncoding RNA

    Yoneda, Ryoma / Ueda, Naomi / Uranishi, Kousuke / Hirasaki, Masataka / Kurokawa, Riki

    The Journal of biological chemistry

    2020  Volume 295, Issue 17, Page(s) 5626–5639

    Abstract: ... pncRNA- ... ...

    Abstract pncRNA-D
    MeSH term(s) Cell Cycle Checkpoints ; Cyclin D1/genetics ; Down-Regulation ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Genes, bcl-1 ; HeLa Cells ; Humans ; Methylation ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics
    Chemical Substances CCND1 protein, human ; RNA, Long Noncoding ; Cyclin D1 (136601-57-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2997-x
    ISSN 1083-351X ; 0021-9258
    ISSN (online) 1083-351X
    ISSN 0021-9258
    DOI 10.1074/jbc.RA119.011556
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  9. Article ; Online: Identification of germ cell-specific Mga variant mRNA that promotes meiosis via impediment of a non-canonical PRC1.

    Kitamura, Yuka / Uranishi, Kousuke / Hirasaki, Masataka / Nishimoto, Masazumi / Suzuki, Ayumu / Okuda, Akihiko

    Scientific reports

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 9737

    Abstract: A non-canonical PRC1 (PRC1.6) prevents precocious meiotic onset. Germ cells alleviate its negative effect by reducing their amount of MAX, a component of PRC1.6, as a prerequisite for their bona fide meiosis. Here, we found that germ cells produced Mga ... ...

    Abstract A non-canonical PRC1 (PRC1.6) prevents precocious meiotic onset. Germ cells alleviate its negative effect by reducing their amount of MAX, a component of PRC1.6, as a prerequisite for their bona fide meiosis. Here, we found that germ cells produced Mga variant mRNA bearing a premature termination codon (PTC) during meiosis as an additional mechanism to impede the function of PRC1.6. The variant mRNA encodes an anomalous MGA protein that lacks the bHLHZ domain and thus functions as a dominant negative regulator of PRC1.6. Notwithstanding the presence of PTC, the Mga variant mRNA are rather stably present in spermatocytes and spermatids due to their intrinsic inefficient background of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. Thus, our data indicate that meiosis is controlled in a multi-layered manner in which both MAX and MGA, which constitute the core of PRC1.6, are at least used as targets to deteriorate the integrity of the complex to ensure progression of meiosis.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors/genetics ; Female ; Genetic Variation ; Germ Cells/cytology ; Germ Cells/metabolism ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Male ; Meiosis ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 1/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; Spermatogenesis ; Spermatozoa/cytology ; Spermatozoa/metabolism ; Mice
    Chemical Substances Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors ; Mga protein, mouse ; RNA, Messenger ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (EC 2.3.2.27)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-89123-5
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  10. Article ; Online: Two DNA binding domains of MGA act in combination to suppress ectopic activation of meiosis-related genes in mouse embryonic stem cells.

    Uranishi, Kousuke / Hirasaki, Masataka / Kitamura, Yuka / Mizuno, Yosuke / Nishimoto, Masazumi / Suzuki, Ayumu / Okuda, Akihiko

    Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio)

    2021  Volume 39, Issue 11, Page(s) 1435–1446

    Abstract: Although the physiological meaning of the high potential of mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) for meiotic entry is not understood, a rigid safeguarding system is required to prevent ectopic onset of meiosis. PRC1.6, a non-canonical PRC1, is known for its ...

    Abstract Although the physiological meaning of the high potential of mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) for meiotic entry is not understood, a rigid safeguarding system is required to prevent ectopic onset of meiosis. PRC1.6, a non-canonical PRC1, is known for its suppression of precocious and ectopic meiotic onset in germ cells and ESCs, respectively. MGA, a scaffolding component of PRC1.6, bears two distinct DNA-binding domains termed bHLHZ and T-box. However, it is unclear how this feature contributes to the functions of PRC1.6. Here, we demonstrated that both domains repress distinct sets of genes in murine ESCs, but substantial numbers of meiosis-related genes are included in both gene sets. In addition, our data demonstrated that bHLHZ is crucially involved in repressing the expression of Meiosin, which plays essential roles in meiotic entry with Stra8, revealing at least part of the molecular mechanisms that link negative and positive regulation of meiotic onset.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors/metabolism ; DNA/metabolism ; Embryonic Stem Cells/metabolism ; Germ Cells ; Meiosis/genetics ; Mice ; Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
    Chemical Substances Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors ; Mga protein, mouse ; DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1143556-2
    ISSN 1549-4918 ; 1066-5099
    ISSN (online) 1549-4918
    ISSN 1066-5099
    DOI 10.1002/stem.3433
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