Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection using the water pressure method for diverticulum-associated lesions: A case series study (with video).

Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of diverticulum-associated lesions is challenging because these lesions require precise excision in narrow spaces. The water pressure method (WPM) uses active water pressure by the waterjet function under saline solution-filled conditions. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of WPM for resection of diverticulum-associated lesions.

Molecular characterization of the intercalated cell masses of the amygdala: implications for the relationship with the striatum.

The intercalated cell masses of the amygdala consist of cell clusters located between the basolateral complex of the amygdala and its surrounding structures including the central nucleus of the amygdala and the external capsule. Although recent studies have revealed that the intercalated cell masses may play an important role in emotional learning and memory, there are only a few reports on its molecular characterization. We examined the expression patterns of transcription factors in the intercalated cell masses in late embryonic stage and postnatal rats, and non-human primates.

The effect of cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum II on Na+ and K+ transport in the rabbit cortical collecting duct.

cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum II (CDDP) is an antineoplastic drug against solid malignant tumors. However, its clinical use is limited by nephrotoxicity. CDDP also causes hypokalemia and in vivo microperfusion method have demonstrated that luminal CDDP increases K+ secretion by hyperpolarization of the transepithelial voltage difference through stimulating Na+ transport in the distal segments.