Publications by authors named "A Takata"
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- Patients with early-stage spondylolysis can achieve bony union through a combination of rigid corsets and exercise therapy, but traditional methods may affect physical fitness.
- The study involved 31 young patients divided into light intensity and aggressive exercise groups, both wearing corsets for 2-3 months while undergoing different exercise regimens.
- Results showed that both exercise groups improved bony union, with the aggressive group having a lower drop-out rate, indicating it was a safe and motivating treatment option for maintaining adherence in recovery.
SABATH proteins methylate the carboxyl groups or nitrogen atoms of small plant molecules and play important roles in many developmental processes and plant defense responses. Previous studies have shown that indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) carboxyl methyltransferase (IAMT), a member of the SABATH methyltransferase family, converts IAA into its methyl ester (Me-IAA). We used RNA-seq analysis to identify a putative gene, , in the ancient angiosperm .
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- - The study explores the toxic effects of tellurium (Te), focusing on its methylation process by two enzymes, TPMT and INMT.
- - Researchers used advanced analytical techniques (LC-ICP-MS and GC-MS) to examine how these enzymes transform various Te compounds.
- - Findings indicate that TPMT and INMT work together to convert tellurite into safer metabolites, specifically trimethyltelluronium ions, which are eliminated through urine.
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- Early-stage spondylolysis (ESS) is a common cause of acute low back pain in adolescents, making early diagnosis crucial but challenging without imaging.
- This study tested a self-reported questionnaire against clinical evaluations in 69 adolescents with acute low back pain, focusing on factors like exercise habits and pain characteristics.
- Results showed that higher exercise frequency, longer training durations, and male gender were moderately associated with ESS, indicating these factors could enhance the questionnaire's effectiveness in identifying ESS.