Publications by authors named "K Kawagishi"
The persistence of the median artery in adult life, a remnant of the early brachial artery in the embryonic stage, has been reported in many anatomical and clinical studies. Herein, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and origin of the median artery in cadavers. We examined 53 adult Japanese cadavers and carefully dissected 106 upper limbs, and the arterial systems in the forearms and hands were observed macroscopically.
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- CAR T cell therapy has shown success in treating blood cancers but struggles with solid tumors like non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) due to a lack of specific cell surface targets.
- Researchers identified that CD98 heavy chain protein is overexpressed in NSCLC cells and could serve as a target for CAR T cells.
- A specific monoclonal antibody called R8H283, which reacts selectively with NSCLC cells without impacting normal tissues, led to the development of CAR T cells that demonstrated significant anti-tumor effects in model studies.
Purpose: For novice learners, converting two-dimensional (2D) images of echocardiography to three-dimensional (3D) cardiac structures is deemed challenging. This study aimed to develop an accurate dissection method of the heart to reproduce the transthoracic echocardiographic views on cadavers and elucidate new educational methods in human anatomy dissection courses.
Methods: A total of 18 hearts were used in this study.
Estrogen, well known as a female hormone, is synthesized primarily by ovarian aromatase. However, extra-glandular tissues also express aromatase and produce estrogen. It is noteworthy that aromatase in gastric parietal cells begins expression around 20 days after birth and continues secreting considerable amounts of estrogen into the portal vein throughout life, supplying it to the liver.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The calcaneocuboid joint is located in the lateral part of the foot and acts as a major stabilizer for the foot. Injuries to this joint often occur in association with ankle or foot injuries and are frequently overlooked, subsequently causing chronic pain or osteoarthritis. However, the relationship between ligaments surrounding the joint and joint instability remains unclear.
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