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  1. Article ; Online: Cis-regulatory elements and transcription factors related to auxin signaling in the streptophyte algae Klebsormidium nitens.

    Tounosu, Noriaki / Sesoko, Kanami / Hori, Koichi / Shimojima, Mie / Ohta, Hiroyuki

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 9635

    Abstract: The phytohormone auxin affects numerous processes in land plants. The central auxin signaling machinery, called the nuclear auxin pathway, is mediated by its pivotal receptor named TRANSPORT INHIBITOR RESPONSE 1/AUXIN SIGNALING F-BOX (TIR1/AFB). The ... ...

    Abstract The phytohormone auxin affects numerous processes in land plants. The central auxin signaling machinery, called the nuclear auxin pathway, is mediated by its pivotal receptor named TRANSPORT INHIBITOR RESPONSE 1/AUXIN SIGNALING F-BOX (TIR1/AFB). The nuclear auxin pathway is widely conserved in land plants, but auxin also accumulates in various algae. Although auxin affects the growth of several algae, the components that mediate auxin signaling have not been identified. We previously reported that exogenous auxin suppresses cell proliferation in the Klebsormidium nitens that is a member of streptophyte algae, a paraphyletic group sharing the common ancestor with land plants. Although K. nitens lacks TIR1/AFB, auxin affects the expression of numerous genes. Thus, elucidation of the mechanism of auxin-inducible gene expression in K. nitens would provide important insights into the evolution of auxin signaling. Here, we show that some motifs are enriched in the promoter sequences of auxin-inducible genes in K. nitens. We also found that the transcription factor KnRAV activates several auxin-inducible genes and directly binds the promoter of KnLBD1, a representative auxin-inducible gene. We propose that KnRAV has the potential to regulate auxin-responsive gene expression in K. nitens.
    MeSH term(s) Transcription Factors/genetics ; Transcription Factors/metabolism ; Plants/metabolism ; Plant Growth Regulators ; Indoleacetic Acids/metabolism ; Streptophyta/metabolism ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; F-Box Proteins/genetics ; Arabidopsis Proteins/genetics
    Chemical Substances Transcription Factors ; Plant Growth Regulators ; Indoleacetic Acids ; F-Box Proteins ; Arabidopsis Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-15
    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/s41598-023-36500-x
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  2. Article: Editorial: Lipids in Cyanobacteria, Algae, and Plants-From Biology to Biotechnology.

    Jouhet, Juliette / Shimojima, Mie / Awai, Koichiro / Maréchal, Eric

    Frontiers in plant science

    2022  Volume 12, Page(s) 834384

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2613694-6
    ISSN 1664-462X
    ISSN 1664-462X
    DOI 10.3389/fpls.2021.834384
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  3. Article: Ebola virus and laboratory diagnosis in Japan.

    Shimojima, Masayuki

    Uirusu

    2015  Volume 65, Issue 1, Page(s) 55–60

    Abstract: Ebola virus causes Ebola virus disease (EVD) with high case fatality rates in humans and has caused sporadic outbreaks with less than 500 cases. An EVD outbreak in West Africa, which probably started at the end of 2013, has an unprecedented large-scale ... ...

    Abstract Ebola virus causes Ebola virus disease (EVD) with high case fatality rates in humans and has caused sporadic outbreaks with less than 500 cases. An EVD outbreak in West Africa, which probably started at the end of 2013, has an unprecedented large-scale with more than 20,000 cases including more than 10,000 death and is still ongoing as of May 2015. National Institute of Infectious Diseases has developed laboratory diagnostic methods of EVD to detect pathogens (genes or protein) and antibodies. The methods have been recently used for suspected cases approximately once a year before the outbreak in West Africa, but after the outbreak for 7 times within this 6 months for suspected cases coming back from 3 countries of West Africa to Japan.
    MeSH term(s) Africa, Western/epidemiology ; Animals ; Civil Defense ; Clinical Laboratory Techniques/methods ; Clinical Laboratory Techniques/utilization ; Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control ; Ebolavirus/isolation & purification ; Ebolavirus/pathogenicity ; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/diagnosis ; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/epidemiology ; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/transmission ; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/virology ; Humans ; Japan ; Specimen Handling ; Travel ; Virology/methods ; Zoonoses/epidemiology ; Zoonoses/prevention & control ; Zoonoses/transmission
    Language Japanese
    Publishing date 2015
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 603272-2
    ISSN 0042-6857
    ISSN 0042-6857
    DOI 10.2222/jsv.65.55
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  4. Article: Mice, myeloid cells, and dengue: a new model for unraveling vascular leakage mysteries.

    Kurosu, Takeshi / Sakai, Yusuke / Ami, Yasusi / Shimojima, Masayuki / Yoshikawa, Tomoki / Fukushi, Shuetsu / Nagata, Noriyo / Suzuki, Tadaki / Ebihara, Hideki / Saijo, Masayuki

    Frontiers in microbiology

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 1367672

    Abstract: Introduction: Severe dengue is thought to be caused by an excessive host immune response.: Methods: To study the pathogenesis of severe dengue, we developed a novel model using LysM Cre: Results: Although dengue virus (DENV) clinical isolates were ...

    Abstract Introduction: Severe dengue is thought to be caused by an excessive host immune response.
    Methods: To study the pathogenesis of severe dengue, we developed a novel model using LysM Cre
    Results: Although dengue virus (DENV) clinical isolates were not virulent in LysM Cre
    Discussion: These observations suggest that myeloid cell infection is sufficient to trigger cytokine storm-induced vascular leakage. This model can refine the factors involved in the pathology of severe dengue leading to vascular leakage.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587354-4
    ISSN 1664-302X
    ISSN 1664-302X
    DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1367672
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  5. Article: Effect of an In-Office Bleaching Agent with Surface Pre-Reacted Glass-Ionomer Filler on the Enamel Surface: A In-Vitro Study.

    Shimojima, Mika / Hiraishi, Noriko / Akabane, Kodai / Nassar, Mohannad / Otsuki, Masayuki / Shimada, Yasushi

    Journal of functional biomaterials

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 7

    Abstract: In-office bleaching with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide ( ... ...

    Abstract In-office bleaching with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (H
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2648525-4
    ISSN 2079-4983
    ISSN 2079-4983
    DOI 10.3390/jfb14070386
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  6. Article ; Online: The bleaching effect of office bleaching agents containing S-PRG filler evaluated by pH value and electron spin resonance.

    Akabane, Kodai / Hiraishi, Noriko / Shimojima, Mika / Nassar, Mohannad / Qi, Feng / Otsuki, Masayuki / Shimada, Yasushi

    Clinical oral investigations

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 7, Page(s) 4051–4059

    Abstract: Objectives: Surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler releases six types of ions with a neutralizing ability. This study evaluated the effect of S-PRG filler incorporation in an H: Materials and methods: The experimental ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler releases six types of ions with a neutralizing ability. This study evaluated the effect of S-PRG filler incorporation in an H
    Materials and methods: The experimental bleaching material was formulated by the addition of 5% or 10% S-PRG fillers to the powder part. The stained bovine teeth were treated with the prepared bleaching paste. Commission internationale de l'éclairage (CIE) L*a*b* color space values were recorded before and after bleaching, and the color difference (ΔE) and whiteness index (WI
    Results: The results of ΔE and WI
    Conclusions: S-PRG filler addition resulted in improved bleaching efficacy, higher reaction rate, and pH values that are close to neutral.
    Clinical relevance: S-PRG filler addition may be effective on the bleaching outcome of H
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cattle ; Glass Ionomer Cements ; Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; Hypochlorous Acid ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
    Chemical Substances Glass Ionomer Cements ; Hydrogen Peroxide (BBX060AN9V) ; Hypochlorous Acid (712K4CDC10)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-03
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1364490-7
    ISSN 1436-3771 ; 1432-6981
    ISSN (online) 1436-3771
    ISSN 1432-6981
    DOI 10.1007/s00784-023-05031-0
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  7. Article ; Online: Seroprevalence for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus among the residents of Miyazaki, Japan: An epidemiological study.

    Hidaka, Kazuhiro / Mitoma, Shuya / Norimine, Junzo / Shimojima, Masayuki / Kuroda, Yoshiki / Hinoura, Takuji

    Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 6, Page(s) 481–487

    Abstract: Introduction: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the SFTS virus (SFTSV). The Miyazaki Prefecture has the highest number of SFTS cases in Japan and requires countermeasures for prevention. In ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the SFTS virus (SFTSV). The Miyazaki Prefecture has the highest number of SFTS cases in Japan and requires countermeasures for prevention. In this study, we aimed to conduct an epidemiological survey in Miyazaki Prefecture to determine the exposure conditions of SFTSV by measuring the seroprevalence among residents of Miyazaki and to evaluate the factors that influence the endemicity of SFTS.
    Methods: The survey was conducted between June 2014 and April 2019 in all 26 municipalities in Miyazaki Prefecture. SFTSV antibodies were detected using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in the blood samples of 6013 residents (3184 men and 2829 women). A questionnaire-based survey of the living environment was also conducted.
    Results: Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that age and occupation were significant factors related to the proportion of participants with an optical density (OD) value > 0.2 and a seroprevalence of 0.9 % (54/6013). Seven seropositive individuals (0.1 %) with an OD value of >0.4 were identified (three men and four women, aged 54-69 years), and all were asymptomatic. One participant had a higher OD than the positive control.
    Conclusion: Although SFTS is endemic in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, its seroprevalence is relatively low. Since some risk areas in Miyazaki prefecture have been identified, it is important to enhance awareness of SFTS in residences and reduce contact with ticks, especially in high-risk areas.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome ; Japan/epidemiology ; Seroepidemiologic Studies ; Phlebovirus ; Bunyaviridae Infections
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-30
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1355399-9
    ISSN 1437-7780 ; 1341-321X
    ISSN (online) 1437-7780
    ISSN 1341-321X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jiac.2023.11.026
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  8. Article ; Online: Several catechins and flavonols from green tea inhibit severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus infection in vitro.

    Ogawa, Motohiko / Shimojima, Masayuki / Saijo, Masayuki / Fukasawa, Masayoshi

    Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy

    2020  Volume 27, Issue 1, Page(s) 32–39

    Abstract: Introduction: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging tick-borne hemorrhagic fever caused by SFTS virus (SFTSV). The mortality rate of SFTS is pretty high, but no vaccines and antiviral drugs are currently available.: Methods! ...

    Abstract Introduction: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging tick-borne hemorrhagic fever caused by SFTS virus (SFTSV). The mortality rate of SFTS is pretty high, but no vaccines and antiviral drugs are currently available.
    Methods: The antiviral effects of six green tea-related polyphenols, including four catechins and two flavonols, on SFTSV were evaluated to identify natural antiviral compounds.
    Results: Pretreatment with all polyphenols inhibited SFTSV infection in a concentration-dependent manner. The half-maximal inhibitory concentrations of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) and (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC) were 1.7-1.9 and 11-39 μM, respectively. The selectivity indices of EGCg and EGC were larger than those of the other polyphenols. Furthermore, pretreatment with EGCg and EGC dose-dependently decreased viral attachment to the host cells. Additionally, the treatment of infected cells with EGCg and EGC inhibited infection more significantly at a lower multiplicity of infection (MOI) than at a higher MOI, and this effect was less effective than that of pretreatment. Pyrogallol, a trihydroxybenzene that is the structural backbone of both EGCg and EGC, also inhibited SFTSV infection, as did gallic acid.
    Conclusions: Our study revealed that green tea-related polyphenols, especially EGCg and EGC, are useful as candidate anti-SFTSV drugs. Furthermore, the structural basis of their antiviral activity was identified, which should enable investigations of more active drugs in the future.
    MeSH term(s) Catechin/pharmacology ; Flavonols ; Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral ; Humans ; Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome ; Tea
    Chemical Substances Flavonols ; Tea ; Catechin (8R1V1STN48)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-28
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1355399-9
    ISSN 1437-7780 ; 1341-321X
    ISSN (online) 1437-7780
    ISSN 1341-321X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jiac.2020.08.005
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  9. Article ; Online: Biosynthesis and functions of the plant sulfolipid.

    Shimojima, Mie

    Progress in lipid research

    2011  Volume 50, Issue 3, Page(s) 234–239

    Abstract: Higher-plant chloroplast membranes are composed primarily of four characteristic lipids, namely monogalactosyldiacylglycerol, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, sulfoquinovosyldiacylglycerol (SQDG), and phosphatidylglycerol. Among them, SQDG is the only sulfur- ... ...

    Abstract Higher-plant chloroplast membranes are composed primarily of four characteristic lipids, namely monogalactosyldiacylglycerol, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, sulfoquinovosyldiacylglycerol (SQDG), and phosphatidylglycerol. Among them, SQDG is the only sulfur-containing anionic glycerolipid and is the least prevalent component of photosynthetic membrane lipids. SQDG biosynthesis is mostly mediated by UDP-sulfoquinovose synthase (SQD1) and SQDG synthase (SQD2). Recently, another essential gene for SQDG synthesis, UGP3, was identified using transcriptome coexpression analysis and reverse genetics. UGP3 is a novel plastid UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase that supplies UDP-glucose to SQD1 in plastids. In Arabidopsis, SQDG is dispensable under normal growth conditions but important in certain environments, particularly phosphate-depleted conditions. The function of SQDG under phosphate-limited growth conditions is highly correlated with the regulation of other plant glycerolipid biosyntheses. This review summarizes recent research defining the mechanism for SQDG biosynthesis and its biological function in higher plants, particularly under phosphate-starved conditions.
    MeSH term(s) Glucosyltransferases/metabolism ; Glycolipids/biosynthesis ; Glycolipids/physiology ; Lipids/biosynthesis ; Plants/metabolism ; Uridine Diphosphate Glucose/analogs & derivatives ; Uridine Diphosphate Glucose/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Glycolipids ; Lipids ; sulfolipids ; sulfoquinovosyl diglyceride ; uridine diphosphate sulfoquinovose ; Glucosyltransferases (EC 2.4.1.-) ; UDP-sulfoquinovose synthase, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (EC 2.4.1.121) ; Uridine Diphosphate Glucose (V50K1D7P4Y)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2011-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 282560-0
    ISSN 1873-2194 ; 0079-6832 ; 0163-7827
    ISSN (online) 1873-2194
    ISSN 0079-6832 ; 0163-7827
    DOI 10.1016/j.plipres.2011.02.003
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  10. Article: Congestive heart failure associated with POEMS syndrome that was adequately distinguished from cardiac amyloidosis: a case report and literature review.

    Hagiwara, Goshi / Arahata, Masahisa / Hosokawa, Kohei / Shimojima, Masaya / Nakao, Shinji

    Annals of translational medicine

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 15, Page(s) 1266

    Abstract: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common complication in patients with AL amyloidosis but is rare in another plasma cell dyscrasia, POEMS syndrome. A 52-year-old man developed POEMS syndrome with a solitary plasmacytoma complicated by CHF mimicking ... ...

    Abstract Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common complication in patients with AL amyloidosis but is rare in another plasma cell dyscrasia, POEMS syndrome. A 52-year-old man developed POEMS syndrome with a solitary plasmacytoma complicated by CHF mimicking cardiac amyloidosis (CA). His neurological symptoms and CHF did not improve after radiotherapy (50 Gy) targeting the plasmacytoma. Based on typical findings of noninvasive examinations such as elevated serum NT-proBNP (12,631 pg/mL), a pseudo-infarct pattern on electrocardiography, interventricular septal thickening with a granular sparkling appearance and an apical sparing pattern of longitudinal strain on echocardiography, and late gadolinium enhancement of the left ventricular wall on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), severe CA ineligible for autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (auto-PBSCT) was strongly suspected. However, myocardial biopsy failed to reveal amyloid deposits, and CHF markedly improved after only one cycle of chemotherapy with melphalan and dexamethasone. Accordingly, CA was denied as the etiology of his heart failure, and the patient was finally diagnosed with POEMS syndrome. As a result, high-dose melphalan followed by auto-PBSCT improved his neurological symptoms. Careful evaluation is therefore needed to appropriately treat patients with POEMS syndrome complicated by CHF, even when the results of non-invasive examinations are typical for AL amyloidosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-31
    Publishing country China
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2893931-1
    ISSN 2305-5847 ; 2305-5839
    ISSN (online) 2305-5847
    ISSN 2305-5839
    DOI 10.21037/atm-21-1071
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