BACKGROUND We have previously reported that the cancerestis antigen Kita-Kyushu lung cancer antigen-1(KK-LC-1)is frequently expressed in gastric cancer(GC),with a particularly high positivity rate observed in patients...BACKGROUND We have previously reported that the cancerestis antigen Kita-Kyushu lung cancer antigen-1(KK-LC-1)is frequently expressed in gastric cancer(GC),with a particularly high positivity rate observed in patients with multiple GCs.Thus,we conducted a preliminary study to further investigate the relationship between KK-LC-1 expression and multiple GCs.Specifically,we aimed to explore the potential clinical utility of KK-LC-1 as a biomarker for identifying patients at risk of developing multiple gastric cancers,with a focus on its expression in the initial tumor lesions.AIM To investigate the association between KK-LC-1 expression and the development of multiple GCs in a preliminary cohort.METHODS Among 124 patients(177 lesions)treated for GC at Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital between September 2020 and November 2023,109(single cancer:82;multiple cancers:27)with available initial tumor specimens were enrolled.KK-LC-1 expression was assessed using immunohistochemistry,and clinicopathological correlations were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test.Tumor locations were classified anatomically and analyses were performed,focusing on the initial cancer sites.RESULTS In tumors located in the upper stomach,KK-LC-1 expression did not correlate with clinicopathological features.However,in the middle and lower stomach,KK-LC-1 expression was significantly associated with older age,differentiated histological types,and multiple cancers.Notably,all patients with multiple GCs had KK-LC-1-positive tumors(100%)in their initial lesions.The KK-LC-1 positivity rate in the initial tumors of multiple cancers in the middle and lower region was significantly higher than that in solitary cancers.Conversely,the absence of KK-LC-1 expression in a solitary tumor located in the middle and lower region may suggest a reduced risk for the subsequent development of multiple primary cancers.CONCLUSION KK-LC-1 expression in the initial gastric tumors,particularly in the middle and lower stomach regions,may serve as a predictive biomarker for the future development of multiple GCs.展开更多
The nervous system processes a vast amount of information,performing computations that underlie perception,cognition,and behavior.During development,neuronal guidance genes,which encode extracellular cues,their recept...The nervous system processes a vast amount of information,performing computations that underlie perception,cognition,and behavior.During development,neuronal guidance genes,which encode extracellular cues,their receptors,and downstream signal transducers,organize neural wiring to generate the complex architecture of the nervous system.It is now evident that many of these neuroguidance cues and their receptors are active during development and are also expressed in the adult nervous system.This suggests that neuronal guidance pathways are critical not only for neural wiring but also for ongoing function and maintenance of the mature nervous system.Supporting this view,these pathways continue to regulate synaptic connectivity,plasticity,and remodeling,and overall brain homeostasis throughout adulthood.Genetic and transcriptomic analyses have further revealed many neuronal guidance genes to be associated with a wide range of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.Although the precise mechanisms by which aberrant neuronal guidance signaling drives the pathogenesis of these diseases remain to be clarified,emerging evidence points to several common themes,including dysfunction in neurons,microglia,astrocytes,and endothelial cells,along with dysregulation of neuron-microglia-astrocyte,neuroimmune,and neurovascular interactions.In this review,we explore recent advances in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which aberrant neuronal guidance signaling contributes to disease pathogenesis through altered cell-cell interactions.For instance,recent studies have unveiled two distinct semaphorin-plexin signaling pathways that affect microglial activation and neuroinflammation.We discuss the challenges ahead,along with the therapeutic potentials of targeting neuronal guidance pathways for treating neurodegenerative diseases.Particular focus is placed on how neuronal guidance mechanisms control neuron-glia and neuroimmune interactions and modulate microglial function under physiological and pathological conditions.Specifically,we examine the crosstalk between neuronal guidance signaling and TREM2,a master regulator of microglial function,in the context of pathogenic protein aggregates.It is well-established that age is a major risk factor for neurodegeneration.Future research should address how aging and neuronal guidance signaling interact to influence an individual’s susceptibility to various late-onset neurological diseases and how the progression of these diseases could be therapeutically blocked by targeting neuronal guidance pathways.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colonic anastomotic varices are extremely rare,particularly in patients without portal hypertension.Their clinical presentation is often nonspecific,and standardized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies ha...BACKGROUND Colonic anastomotic varices are extremely rare,particularly in patients without portal hypertension.Their clinical presentation is often nonspecific,and standardized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have not yet been established.We report a unique case of recurrent lower gastrointestinal bleeding from transverse colonic anastomotic varices in a noncirrhotic patient who was successfully treated with percutaneous embolization.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old man with a history of laparoscopic transverse colectomy presented with recurrent melena at 30-,35-,and 38-month postoperatively.Colonoscopy repeatedly demonstrated active bleeding from dilated submucosal veins at the anastomotic site,and endoscopic clipping provided only temporary hemostasis.Laboratory tests revealed preserved hepatic function,and imaging revealed no findings suggestive of portal hypertension.Due to refractory bleeding and the invasive nature of the reoperation,an interventional radiology(IR)approach was selected.Computed tomography portography revealed venous convergence in both the superior and inferior mesenteric systems at the anastomotic site.Targeted embolization via the transhepatic portal approach successfully achieved complete obliteration of varices.The patient did not experience further bleeding during the months of follow-up.CONCLUSION IR is an effective and minimally invasive treatment option for refractory anastomotic colonic varices in patients without portal hypertension.展开更多
Piericidin A1, 3’-rhamnopiericidin A1, and a novel compound piericidin E, a new quorum-sensing (QS) inhibitor against Chromobacterium violaceum CV026, were isolated from the culture broth of Streptomyces sp. QS is we...Piericidin A1, 3’-rhamnopiericidin A1, and a novel compound piericidin E, a new quorum-sensing (QS) inhibitor against Chromobacterium violaceum CV026, were isolated from the culture broth of Streptomyces sp. QS is well known as a microbial signaling system and controls certain types of gene expression resulting in bioluminescence, biofilm formation, swarming motility, antibiotic biosynthesis, and virulence factor production. C. violaceum CV026 is commonly used to determine qualitative and quantitative QS activity. The structures of piericidin derivatives were characterized, and their QS activities were determined.展开更多
In continuation of research aimed at identifying anti-inflammatory agents from natural sesquiterpenoids,an activity-guided fractionation approach utilizing lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-mediated RAW264.7 cells was employed ...In continuation of research aimed at identifying anti-inflammatory agents from natural sesquiterpenoids,an activity-guided fractionation approach utilizing lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-mediated RAW264.7 cells was employed to investigate chemical constituents from Inula Britannica(I.britannica).Seven novel sesquiterpenoid dimers inulabritanoids A−G(1−7)and two novel sesquiterpenoid monomers inulabritanoids H(8)and I(9)were isolated from I.britannica together with eighteen known compounds(10−27).The structural elucidation was accomplished through comprehensive analysis of 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),high-resolution mass spectrometry(HR-MS),and electronic circular dichroism(ECD)spectra,complemented by quantum chemical calculations.Compounds 1,2,12,16,19,and 26 demonstrated inhibitory effects on NO production,with IC50 values of 3.65,5.48,3.29,6.91,3.12,and 5.67μmol·L−1,respectively.Mechanistic studies revealed that compound 1 inhibited IκB kinaseβ(IKKβ)phosphorylation,thereby blocking nuclear factorκB(NF-κB)nuclear translocation,and activated the kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keap1)uclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)signal pathway,leading to decreased expression of NADPH oxidase 2(NOX-2),inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS),tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6),monocyte chemotactic protein-1(MCP-1),IL-1β,and IL-1αand increased expression of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO-1)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),thus exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects in vitro.These results indicate that dimeric sesquiterpenoids may serve as promising candidates for anti-inflammatory drug development.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between field-based simplified approaches and knee extensor muscle strength/size in young men. Knee extensor muscle thickness (MT) of 104 healthy university ...The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between field-based simplified approaches and knee extensor muscle strength/size in young men. Knee extensor muscle thickness (MT) of 104 healthy university freshmen was measured at the anterior half of thigh length; maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) was measured when subjects performed knee extension. Field-based simplified approaches [sit-to-stand, standing long jump (SLJ), handgrip and upper-leg-50% (thigh) girth] were also measured. MVIC was correlated with SLJ (r = 0.361, P 〈 0.001), handgrip (r = 0.523, P 〈 0.001) and thigh girth (r = 0.401, P 〈 0.001), but not with the sit-to-stand test (r = 0.126, P 〉 0.05). MT was correlated with handgrip (r = 0.317, P 〈 0.001) and thigh girth (r = 0.632, P 〈 0.001), but not with SLJ (r = 0.038, P 〉 0.05) or the sit-to-stand test (r = 0.145, P 〉 0.05). A stepwise multiple-regression analysis was applied to the predictor thigh girth to predict knee extensor MT (R2 = 0.399). To predict knee extensor MVIC, the predictor handgrip, thigh girth and SLJ were applied (R2 = 0.381). In conclusion, knee extensor muscle strength/size could be evaluated by the field-based simplified approaches, in particular by the thigh girth measurement, which may be major determinant to maintain activities of daily living for healthy young men. However, the 4 field-based simplified approaches appear to be still not of high impact.展开更多
Cancer immunotherapy has long been established as an important treatment option for cancers.In particular,Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor(ICI)has been reported to be effective against various gastrointestinal cancers(esop...Cancer immunotherapy has long been established as an important treatment option for cancers.In particular,Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor(ICI)has been reported to be effective against various gastrointestinal cancers(esophageal cancer,gastric cancer,colorectal cancer);however,the treatment phase in which ICI should be used and how it should be incorporated into the treatment strategy vary depending on the cancer type being treated.Multiple clinical trials and basic research on ICIs are currently underway,and new insights from these results will continue to change the clinical treatment strategy of gastrointestinal cancers.While it is desirable to have an increasing number of treatment strategy options for gastrointestinal cancers,it is necessary to organize increasingly complex treatments and select more appropriate ICI-based treatments.In addition,as gastrointestinal cancers are being controlled through multidisciplinary treatment using ICI-based treatment,local control by conversion surgery is becoming an important treatment option.We may soon see an era in which gastrointestinal cancers can be systematically controlled with ICIbased treatment,while difficult-to-control lesions can be removed by conversion surgery.In this review,we summarize the evidence of ICI-based treatment for gastrointestinal cancers and provide an overview of the treatment strategies currently underway.展开更多
BACKGROUND According to the guidelines in the United States,individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer should be screened at the age of 40 years.Data on the prevalence of adenomas and sessile serrated lesi...BACKGROUND According to the guidelines in the United States,individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer should be screened at the age of 40 years.Data on the prevalence of adenomas and sessile serrated lesions(SSLs)in individuals aged 40-49 years in Japan are lacking.AIM To investigate the effect of family history on the detection of adenomas and SSLs during colonoscopy in Japan.METHODS This retrospective,single-center cohort study included individuals aged 40-79 years who underwent colonoscopy by expert endoscopists with an adenoma detection rate(ADR)≥40%between 2021 and 2024.The ADR and adenoma plus SSL detection rate(ASDR)were investigated according to age.Multivariable analyses were performed to examine the effects of first-degree family history of colorectal cancer,fecal immunochemical test,and sex on the ADR and ASDR for each age group.A binomial logistic regression model was used.RESULTS In 10248 participants,the overall ADR and ASDR were 53.6%and 59.1%,respectively.The ADR and ASDR increased with age.Among 2317 participants aged 40-49 years,the presence of a family history significantly increased the ADR(47.6%vs 38.2%).The odds ratio of a family history for the ADR adjusted by sex and fecal immunochemical test was 1.59(95%confidence interval:1.13-2.25).In contrast,there was no significant association between the ADR and family history in participants aged 50-59,60-69,and 70-79 years.Similarly,a family history significantly increased the ASDR(58.0%vs 43.7%)in participants aged 40-49 years.The odds ratio of a family history for the ASDR was 1.92(95%confidence interval:1.36-2.71).CONCLUSION Participants with a family history exhibited significantly elevated ADR(47.6%)and ASDR(58.0%),in their 40s.Individuals with a family history should initiate colonoscopy at 40 years old.展开更多
Background: Turner syndrome (TS) affects approximately one in 2500 live births in females. Scoliosis is one of the skeletal manifestations of TS, but most cases only require observation or conservative treatment. We e...Background: Turner syndrome (TS) affects approximately one in 2500 live births in females. Scoliosis is one of the skeletal manifestations of TS, but most cases only require observation or conservative treatment. We experienced two adolescent TS cases in which progression of scoliosis required surgical intervention, which is very rare in TS. Case Presentation: Case 1: An 11-year-old female with TS had a single thoracic curve that rapidly progressed to a triple major curve with a 76˚ main thoracic curve at age 13.5 years. Case 2: A 14-year-old female with TS had a 59˚ single thoracic curve. In both cases, growth hormone and estrogen replacement therapy were administered preoperatively and planned postoperatively. Posterior correction and instrumented fusion using simultaneous translation on two rods technique and direct vertebral rotation with the use of multiple rod introducers were successfully performed in both cases. No crankshaft phenomenon or distal adding on were observed during those postoperative courses. Conclusions: Although curve pattern of the deformity is similar to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), bone quality in patient with TS is lower. In the context of surgical interventions for scoliosis associated with TS, it is imperative to employ surgical techniques that take into account the suboptimal bone quality. If continuation of hormone replacement therapy is planned after corrective surgery for scoliosis in TS patients, it is essential to follow the patient closely postoperatively until bone maturation is complete.展开更多
Introduction: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the spine is a rare condition, with only a limited number of cases documented in the medical literature. In this study, we review imaging findings of two cases ...Introduction: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the spine is a rare condition, with only a limited number of cases documented in the medical literature. In this study, we review imaging findings of two cases of PVNS arising in the spine. Case 1: A 52-year-old male presented with right thigh pain of unclear etiology. His condition subsequently deteriorated and he was referred to our hospital. MRI revealed a spinal tumor with high intensity on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and iso-intensity on T2WI in the right L2/3 intervertebral foramen. The tumor exhibited heterogeneous enhancement on contrast-enhanced MRI. Computed tomography (CT) myelography showed the presence of an epidural tumor within the right L2/3 intervertebral foramen, situated externally to the spinal canal and compressing the dura mater. Notable scalloping was observed in the posterior margin of the L2 vertebral body on CT images. Case 2: A 78-year-old male presented with a complaint of muscle weakness of the left upper limb. His gait gradually deteriorated, which led to suspicion of cervical myelopathy. A tumor was observed on plain MRI and exhibited low to iso-intensity on T1WI and high intensity on T2WI. The tumor was in the left C7/T1 intervertebral segment and the spinal cord was compressed from the left side. CT showed destruction of the medial aspect of the left C7 vertebral arch. Conclusion: In spinal PVNS, the signal intensity on MRI is dependent on the timing of hemorrhage within the tumor, and there are no distinctive features. However, if an extradural tumor is suspected and CT shows bone erosion, scalloping or osteolytic changes, PVNS should be considered as a differential diagnosis.展开更多
This review covers the structures of diterpenoids,including chain(72),monocyclic(9),labdane-type(67),clerodane-type(127)abietane-type(716),ent-kaurane-type(89),grayanane-type(331),ingenanetype(55),tigliane-type(154),d...This review covers the structures of diterpenoids,including chain(72),monocyclic(9),labdane-type(67),clerodane-type(127)abietane-type(716),ent-kaurane-type(89),grayanane-type(331),ingenanetype(55),tigliane-type(154),daphnane-type(237),and aconitine-type diterpene alkaloids(265)with rich biological activities reported in 2013-2023.And the drugs in clinical use or under clinical investigation of diterpenoids and leading compounds were summarized.展开更多
Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a newly described entity of pancreatitis in which the pathogenesis appears to involve autoimmune mechanisms. Based on histological and immunohistochemical examinations of various organ...Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a newly described entity of pancreatitis in which the pathogenesis appears to involve autoimmune mechanisms. Based on histological and immunohistochemical examinations of various organs of AIP patients, AIP appears to be a pancreatic lesion reflecting a systemic "IgG4-related sclerosing disease". Clinically, AIP patients and patients with pancreatic cancer share many features, such as preponderance of elderly males, frequent initial symptom of painless jaundice, development of new-onset diabetes mellitus, and elevated levels of serum tumor markers. It is of uppermost importance not to misdiagnose AIP as pancreatic cancer. Since there is currently no diagnostic serological marker for AIP, and approach to the pancreas for histological examination is generally difficult, AIP is diagnosed using a combination of clinical, serological, morphological, and histopathological features. Findings suggesting AIP rather than pancreatic cancer include:fluctuating obstructive jaundice; elevated serum IgG4 levels; diffuse enlargement of the pancreas; delayed en- hancement of the enlarged pancreas and presence of a capsule-like rim on dynamic computed tomography; low apparent diffusion coefficient values on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance image; irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; less upstream dilatation of the main pancreatic duct on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, presence of other organ involvement such as bilateral salivary gland swelling, retroperitoneal fibrosis and hilar or intrahepatic sclerosing cholangitis; negative work-up for malignancy including endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration; and steroid responsiveness. Since AIP responds dramatically to steroid therapy, accurate diagnosis of AIP can avoid unnecessary laparotomy or pancreatic resection.展开更多
AIM: To assess the utility and safety of single-operator cholangiopancreatoscopy(SOCPS) using the Spy Glass system in widespread clinical application for biliary and pancreatic diseases.METHODS: This study was a prosp...AIM: To assess the utility and safety of single-operator cholangiopancreatoscopy(SOCPS) using the Spy Glass system in widespread clinical application for biliary and pancreatic diseases.METHODS: This study was a prospective case series conducted in 20 referral centers in Japan. There were 148 patients who underwent SOCPS; 124 for biliary diseases and 24 for pancreatic diseases. The attempted interventions were SOCPS examination, SOCPS-directed tissue sampling, and therapy for stone removal, among others. The main outcomes were related to the procedure success rate in terms of visualizing the target lesions, SOCPS-directed adequate tissue sampling, and complete stone removal. RESULTS: A total of 148 patients were enrolled for the diagnosis of indeterminate biliary and pancreatic lesions or treatment of biliary and pancreatic disease. The overall procedure success rate of visualizing the target lesions was 91.2%(135/148). The overall procedural success rates of visualizing the target lesions of diagnostic SOCPS in the bile duct and pancreatic duct were 95.5%(84/89) and 88.2%(15/17), respectively. Diagnosis: the overall adequate tissue for histologic examination was secured in 81.4% of the 86 patients who underwent biopsy under SOCPS(bile duct, 60/75, 80.0%; pancreatic duct, 10/11, 90.9%). The accuracy of histologic diagnosis using SOCPS-directed biopsies in indeterminate bile duct lesions was 70.7%(53/75). In the pancreatic duct, the accuracy of SOCPS visual impression of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm was 87.5%(14/16). Stone therapy: complete biliary and pancreatic stone clearance combined with SOCPS-directed stone therapy using electrohydraulic lithotripsy or laser lithotripsy was achieved in 74.2%(23/31) and 42.9%(3/7) of the patients, respectively. Others: SOCPS using the Spy Glass system was used in cannulation of the cystic duct in two patients and for passing across the obstructed self-expandable metallic stent for a malignant biliary stricture in two patients. All procedures were successful in both SOCPS-guided therapies. The incidence of procedure-related adverse events was 5.4%(8/148). CONCLUSION: SOCPS with direct visualization and biopsy for diagnosis and SOCPS-directed therapy for biliary and pancreatic diseases can be safely performed with a high success rate.展开更多
AIM:To clarify the strategy for early diagnosis of pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM) without biliary dilatation and to pathologically examine gallbladder before cancer develops.METHODS:The anatomy of the union of th...AIM:To clarify the strategy for early diagnosis of pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM) without biliary dilatation and to pathologically examine gallbladder before cancer develops.METHODS:The anatomy of the union of the pancreatic and bile ducts was assessed by using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP).Patients with a long common channel in which communication between the pancreatic and bile ducts was maintained even during sphincter contraction were diagnosed as having PBM.Of these,patients in which the maximal diameter of the bile duct was less than 10 mm were diagnosed with PBM without biliary dilatation.The process of diagnosing 54 patients with PBM without biliary dilatation was retrospectively investigated.Histopathological analysis of resected gallbladder specimens from 8 patients with PBM without biliary dilatation or cancer was conducted.RESULTS:Thirty-six PBM patients without biliary dilatation were diagnosed with gallbladder cancer after showing clinical symptoms such as abdominal or back pain(n = 16) or jaundice(n = 12).Radical surgery for gallbladder cancer was only possible in 11 patients(31%) and only 4 patients(11%) survived for 5 years.Eight patients were suspected as having PBM without biliary dilatation from the finding of gallbladder wall thickening on ultrasound and the diagnosis was confirmed by ERCP and/or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography(MRCP).The median age of these 8 patients was younger by a decade than PBM patients with gallbladder cancer.All 8 patients underwent prophylactic cholecystectomy and bile duct cancer has not occurred.Wall thickness and mucosal height of the 8 resected gallbladders were significantly greater than controls,and hyperplastic changes,hypertrophic muscular layer,subserosal fibrosis,and adenomyomatosis were detected in 7(88%),5(63%),7(88%) and 5(63%) patients,respectively.Ki-67 labeling index was high and K-ras mutation was detected in 3 of 6 patients.CONCLUSION:To detect PBM without biliary dilatation before onset of gallbladder cancer,we should perform MRCP for individuals showing increased gallbladder wall thickness on ultrasound.展开更多
摘要BACKGROUND We have previously reported that the cancerestis antigen Kita-Kyushu lung cancer antigen-1(KK-LC-1)is frequently expressed in gastric cancer(GC),with a particularly high positivity rate observed in patients with multiple GCs.Thus,we conducted a preliminary study to further investigate the relationship between KK-LC-1 expression and multiple GCs.Specifically,we aimed to explore the potential clinical utility of KK-LC-1 as a biomarker for identifying patients at risk of developing multiple gastric cancers,with a focus on its expression in the initial tumor lesions.AIM To investigate the association between KK-LC-1 expression and the development of multiple GCs in a preliminary cohort.METHODS Among 124 patients(177 lesions)treated for GC at Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital between September 2020 and November 2023,109(single cancer:82;multiple cancers:27)with available initial tumor specimens were enrolled.KK-LC-1 expression was assessed using immunohistochemistry,and clinicopathological correlations were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test.Tumor locations were classified anatomically and analyses were performed,focusing on the initial cancer sites.RESULTS In tumors located in the upper stomach,KK-LC-1 expression did not correlate with clinicopathological features.However,in the middle and lower stomach,KK-LC-1 expression was significantly associated with older age,differentiated histological types,and multiple cancers.Notably,all patients with multiple GCs had KK-LC-1-positive tumors(100%)in their initial lesions.The KK-LC-1 positivity rate in the initial tumors of multiple cancers in the middle and lower region was significantly higher than that in solitary cancers.Conversely,the absence of KK-LC-1 expression in a solitary tumor located in the middle and lower region may suggest a reduced risk for the subsequent development of multiple primary cancers.CONCLUSION KK-LC-1 expression in the initial gastric tumors,particularly in the middle and lower stomach regions,may serve as a predictive biomarker for the future development of multiple GCs.
基金supported by JSPS(KAKENHI:21K06205,23K06937,24K23419)AMED(to JYK,SaY,TM,SiY,YT,and NH)JYW had long been supported by the NIH.
摘要The nervous system processes a vast amount of information,performing computations that underlie perception,cognition,and behavior.During development,neuronal guidance genes,which encode extracellular cues,their receptors,and downstream signal transducers,organize neural wiring to generate the complex architecture of the nervous system.It is now evident that many of these neuroguidance cues and their receptors are active during development and are also expressed in the adult nervous system.This suggests that neuronal guidance pathways are critical not only for neural wiring but also for ongoing function and maintenance of the mature nervous system.Supporting this view,these pathways continue to regulate synaptic connectivity,plasticity,and remodeling,and overall brain homeostasis throughout adulthood.Genetic and transcriptomic analyses have further revealed many neuronal guidance genes to be associated with a wide range of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.Although the precise mechanisms by which aberrant neuronal guidance signaling drives the pathogenesis of these diseases remain to be clarified,emerging evidence points to several common themes,including dysfunction in neurons,microglia,astrocytes,and endothelial cells,along with dysregulation of neuron-microglia-astrocyte,neuroimmune,and neurovascular interactions.In this review,we explore recent advances in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which aberrant neuronal guidance signaling contributes to disease pathogenesis through altered cell-cell interactions.For instance,recent studies have unveiled two distinct semaphorin-plexin signaling pathways that affect microglial activation and neuroinflammation.We discuss the challenges ahead,along with the therapeutic potentials of targeting neuronal guidance pathways for treating neurodegenerative diseases.Particular focus is placed on how neuronal guidance mechanisms control neuron-glia and neuroimmune interactions and modulate microglial function under physiological and pathological conditions.Specifically,we examine the crosstalk between neuronal guidance signaling and TREM2,a master regulator of microglial function,in the context of pathogenic protein aggregates.It is well-established that age is a major risk factor for neurodegeneration.Future research should address how aging and neuronal guidance signaling interact to influence an individual’s susceptibility to various late-onset neurological diseases and how the progression of these diseases could be therapeutically blocked by targeting neuronal guidance pathways.
摘要BACKGROUND Colonic anastomotic varices are extremely rare,particularly in patients without portal hypertension.Their clinical presentation is often nonspecific,and standardized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have not yet been established.We report a unique case of recurrent lower gastrointestinal bleeding from transverse colonic anastomotic varices in a noncirrhotic patient who was successfully treated with percutaneous embolization.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old man with a history of laparoscopic transverse colectomy presented with recurrent melena at 30-,35-,and 38-month postoperatively.Colonoscopy repeatedly demonstrated active bleeding from dilated submucosal veins at the anastomotic site,and endoscopic clipping provided only temporary hemostasis.Laboratory tests revealed preserved hepatic function,and imaging revealed no findings suggestive of portal hypertension.Due to refractory bleeding and the invasive nature of the reoperation,an interventional radiology(IR)approach was selected.Computed tomography portography revealed venous convergence in both the superior and inferior mesenteric systems at the anastomotic site.Targeted embolization via the transhepatic portal approach successfully achieved complete obliteration of varices.The patient did not experience further bleeding during the months of follow-up.CONCLUSION IR is an effective and minimally invasive treatment option for refractory anastomotic colonic varices in patients without portal hypertension.
摘要Piericidin A1, 3’-rhamnopiericidin A1, and a novel compound piericidin E, a new quorum-sensing (QS) inhibitor against Chromobacterium violaceum CV026, were isolated from the culture broth of Streptomyces sp. QS is well known as a microbial signaling system and controls certain types of gene expression resulting in bioluminescence, biofilm formation, swarming motility, antibiotic biosynthesis, and virulence factor production. C. violaceum CV026 is commonly used to determine qualitative and quantitative QS activity. The structures of piericidin derivatives were characterized, and their QS activities were determined.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82274069,82030116,and 82141212)the Young Scientific and Technological Talents(Level Two)in Tianjin(No.QN20230212)+1 种基金Tianjin Education Commission Research Program Project(No.2024KJ004)the Eaglet Plan Project of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.XJS2024101).
摘要In continuation of research aimed at identifying anti-inflammatory agents from natural sesquiterpenoids,an activity-guided fractionation approach utilizing lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-mediated RAW264.7 cells was employed to investigate chemical constituents from Inula Britannica(I.britannica).Seven novel sesquiterpenoid dimers inulabritanoids A−G(1−7)and two novel sesquiterpenoid monomers inulabritanoids H(8)and I(9)were isolated from I.britannica together with eighteen known compounds(10−27).The structural elucidation was accomplished through comprehensive analysis of 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),high-resolution mass spectrometry(HR-MS),and electronic circular dichroism(ECD)spectra,complemented by quantum chemical calculations.Compounds 1,2,12,16,19,and 26 demonstrated inhibitory effects on NO production,with IC50 values of 3.65,5.48,3.29,6.91,3.12,and 5.67μmol·L−1,respectively.Mechanistic studies revealed that compound 1 inhibited IκB kinaseβ(IKKβ)phosphorylation,thereby blocking nuclear factorκB(NF-κB)nuclear translocation,and activated the kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keap1)uclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)signal pathway,leading to decreased expression of NADPH oxidase 2(NOX-2),inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS),tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6),monocyte chemotactic protein-1(MCP-1),IL-1β,and IL-1αand increased expression of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO-1)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),thus exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects in vitro.These results indicate that dimeric sesquiterpenoids may serve as promising candidates for anti-inflammatory drug development.
摘要The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between field-based simplified approaches and knee extensor muscle strength/size in young men. Knee extensor muscle thickness (MT) of 104 healthy university freshmen was measured at the anterior half of thigh length; maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) was measured when subjects performed knee extension. Field-based simplified approaches [sit-to-stand, standing long jump (SLJ), handgrip and upper-leg-50% (thigh) girth] were also measured. MVIC was correlated with SLJ (r = 0.361, P 〈 0.001), handgrip (r = 0.523, P 〈 0.001) and thigh girth (r = 0.401, P 〈 0.001), but not with the sit-to-stand test (r = 0.126, P 〉 0.05). MT was correlated with handgrip (r = 0.317, P 〈 0.001) and thigh girth (r = 0.632, P 〈 0.001), but not with SLJ (r = 0.038, P 〉 0.05) or the sit-to-stand test (r = 0.145, P 〉 0.05). A stepwise multiple-regression analysis was applied to the predictor thigh girth to predict knee extensor MT (R2 = 0.399). To predict knee extensor MVIC, the predictor handgrip, thigh girth and SLJ were applied (R2 = 0.381). In conclusion, knee extensor muscle strength/size could be evaluated by the field-based simplified approaches, in particular by the thigh girth measurement, which may be major determinant to maintain activities of daily living for healthy young men. However, the 4 field-based simplified approaches appear to be still not of high impact.
摘要Cancer immunotherapy has long been established as an important treatment option for cancers.In particular,Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor(ICI)has been reported to be effective against various gastrointestinal cancers(esophageal cancer,gastric cancer,colorectal cancer);however,the treatment phase in which ICI should be used and how it should be incorporated into the treatment strategy vary depending on the cancer type being treated.Multiple clinical trials and basic research on ICIs are currently underway,and new insights from these results will continue to change the clinical treatment strategy of gastrointestinal cancers.While it is desirable to have an increasing number of treatment strategy options for gastrointestinal cancers,it is necessary to organize increasingly complex treatments and select more appropriate ICI-based treatments.In addition,as gastrointestinal cancers are being controlled through multidisciplinary treatment using ICI-based treatment,local control by conversion surgery is becoming an important treatment option.We may soon see an era in which gastrointestinal cancers can be systematically controlled with ICIbased treatment,while difficult-to-control lesions can be removed by conversion surgery.In this review,we summarize the evidence of ICI-based treatment for gastrointestinal cancers and provide an overview of the treatment strategies currently underway.
摘要BACKGROUND According to the guidelines in the United States,individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer should be screened at the age of 40 years.Data on the prevalence of adenomas and sessile serrated lesions(SSLs)in individuals aged 40-49 years in Japan are lacking.AIM To investigate the effect of family history on the detection of adenomas and SSLs during colonoscopy in Japan.METHODS This retrospective,single-center cohort study included individuals aged 40-79 years who underwent colonoscopy by expert endoscopists with an adenoma detection rate(ADR)≥40%between 2021 and 2024.The ADR and adenoma plus SSL detection rate(ASDR)were investigated according to age.Multivariable analyses were performed to examine the effects of first-degree family history of colorectal cancer,fecal immunochemical test,and sex on the ADR and ASDR for each age group.A binomial logistic regression model was used.RESULTS In 10248 participants,the overall ADR and ASDR were 53.6%and 59.1%,respectively.The ADR and ASDR increased with age.Among 2317 participants aged 40-49 years,the presence of a family history significantly increased the ADR(47.6%vs 38.2%).The odds ratio of a family history for the ADR adjusted by sex and fecal immunochemical test was 1.59(95%confidence interval:1.13-2.25).In contrast,there was no significant association between the ADR and family history in participants aged 50-59,60-69,and 70-79 years.Similarly,a family history significantly increased the ASDR(58.0%vs 43.7%)in participants aged 40-49 years.The odds ratio of a family history for the ASDR was 1.92(95%confidence interval:1.36-2.71).CONCLUSION Participants with a family history exhibited significantly elevated ADR(47.6%)and ASDR(58.0%),in their 40s.Individuals with a family history should initiate colonoscopy at 40 years old.
摘要Background: Turner syndrome (TS) affects approximately one in 2500 live births in females. Scoliosis is one of the skeletal manifestations of TS, but most cases only require observation or conservative treatment. We experienced two adolescent TS cases in which progression of scoliosis required surgical intervention, which is very rare in TS. Case Presentation: Case 1: An 11-year-old female with TS had a single thoracic curve that rapidly progressed to a triple major curve with a 76˚ main thoracic curve at age 13.5 years. Case 2: A 14-year-old female with TS had a 59˚ single thoracic curve. In both cases, growth hormone and estrogen replacement therapy were administered preoperatively and planned postoperatively. Posterior correction and instrumented fusion using simultaneous translation on two rods technique and direct vertebral rotation with the use of multiple rod introducers were successfully performed in both cases. No crankshaft phenomenon or distal adding on were observed during those postoperative courses. Conclusions: Although curve pattern of the deformity is similar to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), bone quality in patient with TS is lower. In the context of surgical interventions for scoliosis associated with TS, it is imperative to employ surgical techniques that take into account the suboptimal bone quality. If continuation of hormone replacement therapy is planned after corrective surgery for scoliosis in TS patients, it is essential to follow the patient closely postoperatively until bone maturation is complete.
摘要Introduction: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the spine is a rare condition, with only a limited number of cases documented in the medical literature. In this study, we review imaging findings of two cases of PVNS arising in the spine. Case 1: A 52-year-old male presented with right thigh pain of unclear etiology. His condition subsequently deteriorated and he was referred to our hospital. MRI revealed a spinal tumor with high intensity on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and iso-intensity on T2WI in the right L2/3 intervertebral foramen. The tumor exhibited heterogeneous enhancement on contrast-enhanced MRI. Computed tomography (CT) myelography showed the presence of an epidural tumor within the right L2/3 intervertebral foramen, situated externally to the spinal canal and compressing the dura mater. Notable scalloping was observed in the posterior margin of the L2 vertebral body on CT images. Case 2: A 78-year-old male presented with a complaint of muscle weakness of the left upper limb. His gait gradually deteriorated, which led to suspicion of cervical myelopathy. A tumor was observed on plain MRI and exhibited low to iso-intensity on T1WI and high intensity on T2WI. The tumor was in the left C7/T1 intervertebral segment and the spinal cord was compressed from the left side. CT showed destruction of the medial aspect of the left C7 vertebral arch. Conclusion: In spinal PVNS, the signal intensity on MRI is dependent on the timing of hemorrhage within the tumor, and there are no distinctive features. However, if an extradural tumor is suspected and CT shows bone erosion, scalloping or osteolytic changes, PVNS should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
摘要This review covers the structures of diterpenoids,including chain(72),monocyclic(9),labdane-type(67),clerodane-type(127)abietane-type(716),ent-kaurane-type(89),grayanane-type(331),ingenanetype(55),tigliane-type(154),daphnane-type(237),and aconitine-type diterpene alkaloids(265)with rich biological activities reported in 2013-2023.And the drugs in clinical use or under clinical investigation of diterpenoids and leading compounds were summarized.
摘要Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a newly described entity of pancreatitis in which the pathogenesis appears to involve autoimmune mechanisms. Based on histological and immunohistochemical examinations of various organs of AIP patients, AIP appears to be a pancreatic lesion reflecting a systemic "IgG4-related sclerosing disease". Clinically, AIP patients and patients with pancreatic cancer share many features, such as preponderance of elderly males, frequent initial symptom of painless jaundice, development of new-onset diabetes mellitus, and elevated levels of serum tumor markers. It is of uppermost importance not to misdiagnose AIP as pancreatic cancer. Since there is currently no diagnostic serological marker for AIP, and approach to the pancreas for histological examination is generally difficult, AIP is diagnosed using a combination of clinical, serological, morphological, and histopathological features. Findings suggesting AIP rather than pancreatic cancer include:fluctuating obstructive jaundice; elevated serum IgG4 levels; diffuse enlargement of the pancreas; delayed en- hancement of the enlarged pancreas and presence of a capsule-like rim on dynamic computed tomography; low apparent diffusion coefficient values on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance image; irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; less upstream dilatation of the main pancreatic duct on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, presence of other organ involvement such as bilateral salivary gland swelling, retroperitoneal fibrosis and hilar or intrahepatic sclerosing cholangitis; negative work-up for malignancy including endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration; and steroid responsiveness. Since AIP responds dramatically to steroid therapy, accurate diagnosis of AIP can avoid unnecessary laparotomy or pancreatic resection.
摘要AIM: To assess the utility and safety of single-operator cholangiopancreatoscopy(SOCPS) using the Spy Glass system in widespread clinical application for biliary and pancreatic diseases.METHODS: This study was a prospective case series conducted in 20 referral centers in Japan. There were 148 patients who underwent SOCPS; 124 for biliary diseases and 24 for pancreatic diseases. The attempted interventions were SOCPS examination, SOCPS-directed tissue sampling, and therapy for stone removal, among others. The main outcomes were related to the procedure success rate in terms of visualizing the target lesions, SOCPS-directed adequate tissue sampling, and complete stone removal. RESULTS: A total of 148 patients were enrolled for the diagnosis of indeterminate biliary and pancreatic lesions or treatment of biliary and pancreatic disease. The overall procedure success rate of visualizing the target lesions was 91.2%(135/148). The overall procedural success rates of visualizing the target lesions of diagnostic SOCPS in the bile duct and pancreatic duct were 95.5%(84/89) and 88.2%(15/17), respectively. Diagnosis: the overall adequate tissue for histologic examination was secured in 81.4% of the 86 patients who underwent biopsy under SOCPS(bile duct, 60/75, 80.0%; pancreatic duct, 10/11, 90.9%). The accuracy of histologic diagnosis using SOCPS-directed biopsies in indeterminate bile duct lesions was 70.7%(53/75). In the pancreatic duct, the accuracy of SOCPS visual impression of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm was 87.5%(14/16). Stone therapy: complete biliary and pancreatic stone clearance combined with SOCPS-directed stone therapy using electrohydraulic lithotripsy or laser lithotripsy was achieved in 74.2%(23/31) and 42.9%(3/7) of the patients, respectively. Others: SOCPS using the Spy Glass system was used in cannulation of the cystic duct in two patients and for passing across the obstructed self-expandable metallic stent for a malignant biliary stricture in two patients. All procedures were successful in both SOCPS-guided therapies. The incidence of procedure-related adverse events was 5.4%(8/148). CONCLUSION: SOCPS with direct visualization and biopsy for diagnosis and SOCPS-directed therapy for biliary and pancreatic diseases can be safely performed with a high success rate.
摘要AIM:To clarify the strategy for early diagnosis of pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM) without biliary dilatation and to pathologically examine gallbladder before cancer develops.METHODS:The anatomy of the union of the pancreatic and bile ducts was assessed by using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP).Patients with a long common channel in which communication between the pancreatic and bile ducts was maintained even during sphincter contraction were diagnosed as having PBM.Of these,patients in which the maximal diameter of the bile duct was less than 10 mm were diagnosed with PBM without biliary dilatation.The process of diagnosing 54 patients with PBM without biliary dilatation was retrospectively investigated.Histopathological analysis of resected gallbladder specimens from 8 patients with PBM without biliary dilatation or cancer was conducted.RESULTS:Thirty-six PBM patients without biliary dilatation were diagnosed with gallbladder cancer after showing clinical symptoms such as abdominal or back pain(n = 16) or jaundice(n = 12).Radical surgery for gallbladder cancer was only possible in 11 patients(31%) and only 4 patients(11%) survived for 5 years.Eight patients were suspected as having PBM without biliary dilatation from the finding of gallbladder wall thickening on ultrasound and the diagnosis was confirmed by ERCP and/or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography(MRCP).The median age of these 8 patients was younger by a decade than PBM patients with gallbladder cancer.All 8 patients underwent prophylactic cholecystectomy and bile duct cancer has not occurred.Wall thickness and mucosal height of the 8 resected gallbladders were significantly greater than controls,and hyperplastic changes,hypertrophic muscular layer,subserosal fibrosis,and adenomyomatosis were detected in 7(88%),5(63%),7(88%) and 5(63%) patients,respectively.Ki-67 labeling index was high and K-ras mutation was detected in 3 of 6 patients.CONCLUSION:To detect PBM without biliary dilatation before onset of gallbladder cancer,we should perform MRCP for individuals showing increased gallbladder wall thickness on ultrasound.