Diversities and similarities in pH dependency among bacterial NhaB-like Na+/H+ antiporters.

NhaB-like antiporters were the second described class of Na(+)/H(+) antiporters, identified in bacteria more than 20 years ago. While nhaB-like gene sequences have been found in a number of bacterial genomes, only a few of the NhaB-like antiporters have been functionally characterized to date. Although earlier studies have identified a few pH-sensitive and -insensitive NhaB-like antiporters, the mechanisms that determine their pH responses still remain elusive.

Determinants and risk factors for central corneal thickness in Japanese persons: the Funagata Study.

Purpose: To examine the association between glucose metabolism and central corneal thickness (CCT) in Japanese adults.

Methods: A sub-sample of 322 Japanese adults participating in the Funagata Study was included in this analysis. CCT was measured using a specular microscope.