Publications by authors named "K Kimata"
In Vitro Study on Combined Effect of Drugs for Hyperphosphatemia on Phosphorus Adsorption Capacity.
Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo)
October 2024
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- Phosphorus binders can be combined for better effects, but their performance might change due to pH levels or other medications.
- A study assessed how well different phosphorus binders work together, specifically looking at precipitated calcium carbonate (CC), ferric citrate hydrate (FC), lanthanum carbonate hydrate (LC), and sucroferric oxyhydroxide (SO).
- Results showed that SO maintained a strong adsorption capacity even when mixed with other binders, while combinations of CC + FC and FC + LC had decreased effectiveness due to citrate ions interfering with calcium and lanthanum ions.*
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- * In Toyama, 2023, strains of C. perfringens were studied from patients and curry food linked to an outbreak, revealing the cpe gene in both.
- * SNP analysis indicated that patient and curry food isolates likely originated from the same source, while employee samples were not related, highlighting SNP analysis as a promising method for tracking C. perfringens outbreaks.
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- Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) causes severe gastrointestinal issues, particularly linked to Stx2, which poses greater risks than Stx1.
- A study of 71 strains in the O145:H28 lineage reveals the dynamic nature of Stx phages, including their acquisition, transfer, and variations affecting Stx2 production levels.
- Short-tailed Stx2 phages are associated with higher production levels of Stx2 than long-tailed variants, highlighting genetic differences that influence these levels.
: Scar formation after trauma and surgery involves an inflammatory response and can lead to the development of chronic pain. Neurotropin (NTP) is a nonprotein extract of inflamed skin of rabbits inoculated with vaccinia virus. It has been widely used for the treatment of chronic pain.
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- Public bath facilities in Japan are linked to infection outbreaks, prompting a study on the bacterial communities in their water using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing.
- The research found distinct differences in bacterial community structure between bath and shower water, with factors like chlorine levels and pH influencing these communities.
- Additionally, common bacterial species were identified, highlighting the complexity of interactions among bacteria and the need for better hygiene management to prevent infections.