Publications by authors named "K Yoshimoto"

Understanding metabolic conditions related to glycolysis dependence is crucial for developing new treatments in cancer and regenerative medicine. This protocol details a method for using the live-cell metabolic analyzer (LiCellMo) to measure continuous changes in glucose consumption and lactate production in cultured human cells. LiCellMo provides real-time data on consecutive metabolic changes, improving measurements of these processes in various contexts, including in cancer and regenerative treatments.

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Background: Omphalocele-exstrophy-imperforate anus-spinal defects (OEIS) complex is a rare, life-threatening congenital malformation primarily treated with abdominogenital repair. The optimal indication and timing of neurosurgical interventions for the associated spinal cord lesions remains insufficiently studied. We reviewed spinal dysraphism in OEIS to evaluate the best timing for neurosurgical intervention.

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  • A multiscale modeling framework is developed to predict the nonlinear shear rheology of entangled polymer melts, starting from an all-atom model and transitioning to coarser models through a detailed parametrization process.
  • The study focuses on atactic polystyrene melts, where the steady shear viscosity is accurately calculated across various shear rates, matching experimental data without needing adjustable parameters.
  • The analysis reveals a transition from power-law behavior at high shear rates to a plateau regime at lower rates, influenced by molecular weight, allowing for comprehensive viscosity predictions over a wide range of conditions.
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Background/aim: Imeglimin, a novel oral antidiabetic agent, was approved in 2021 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Phase III clinical trials demonstrated its safety and efficacy in managing T2DM. However, its safety profile in patients with heart failure has not been thoroughly evaluated in real-world clinical settings.

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Surgery using skin flaps is essential for soft tissue reconstruction. However, postoperative ischemic injury of the skin flap is a major complication and a top concern after the surgery. Currently, evidence-based drugs to fully prevent ischemic injury are not available.

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