Publications by authors named "H Inokawa"
The clinical impact of soluble molecules in pleural effusion (PE) is unclear in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). In this single-center, retrospective, observational study, we assessed soluble forms of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), and PD-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays; three TGF-β isoforms were measured via multiplex assay in PE of patients with fibrinous pleuritis (FP) or MPM, to assess relationships between the levels of six molecules, clinicopathological characteristics, and efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors. Soluble forms of CTLA-4, PD-L1, PD-1, TGF-β, TGF-β, and TGF-β were variably produced in PE of FP (n = 34) and MPM (n = 79); we found significant relationships between the six molecules and clinicopathological features.
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- Researchers are working on advanced terahertz (THz) wave generation using innovative multi-quantum well (MQW) IMPATT diodes made from AlGaN/GaN materials.
- They explored two diode types: junction-based and Schottky barrier structures, and introduced techniques like mesa etching and nitrogen ion implantation to improve performance and reliability.
- Their findings indicate that the Schottky barrier design significantly enhances power output and efficiency, making their devices superior to existing THz sources and opening new possibilities for THz technology applications.
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- Chronic jet-lag (CJL) affects wild-type mice differently, leading to varying levels of liver fat accumulation and highlighting the need for understanding these individual differences for better disease prevention.
- Researchers combined various methods, such as examining physiological and gene expression patterns, to identify how CJL impacts lipid metabolism and overall health in mice.
- The study found that stronger circadian rhythms in mice are linked to fewer health issues from CJL, suggesting that understanding these rhythms could help predict and manage circadian-related diseases.
This study demonstrates the conversion of metallic titanium (Ti) to titanium oxide just by conducting electrical current through Ti thin film in vacuum and increasing the temperature by Joule heating. This led to the improvement of electrical and thermal properties of a microbolometer. A microbolometer with an integrated Ti thermistor and heater width of 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chylothorax is an intractable postoperative complication of thoracic surgery. Preventing postoperative chylothorax following initial surgery is important. Most cases of chylothorax are caused by injury to the thoracic duct or its branches.
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