Publications by authors named "M Kanaoka"
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- - The study focuses on how proper regulation of communication between cells is essential for the differentiation of cells in plants, particularly in *Arabidopsis thaliana*.
- - Researchers analyzed gene expression in surrounding somatic and germline cells and found that β-1,3-glucan, a polysaccharide, plays a significant role in cell insulation and signaling through channels called plasmodesmata.
- - The presence of β-1,3-glucanase in the female germline disrupted this insulation, allowing for changes that affected gene expression and ultimately halted germline development, indicating its crucial role in successful female gamete formation.
Background: Anti-SS-A/Ro antibody (anti-SSA), the diagnostic marker of Sjögren's syndrome (SS), is often detected in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Some patients are diagnosed with SSc/SS overlap syndromes, while there are anti-SSA-positive SSc cases without SS. In this study, we investigated the clinical characteristics of SSc with anti-SSA and clarified the clinical impact of this antibody in SSc.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReproductive interference can lead to the exclusive distribution of species. Reports on reproductive interference between alien species are scarce, although alien species are becoming more abundant and evaluations of the interference between aliens and its influence on community structure are essential. We therefore investigated the presence of interference in two alien species of Veronica, V.
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- * Periostin appears to influence monocytes and macrophages, contributing to inflammation and fibrosis in SSc patients.
- * Monocytes and macrophages from SSc patients show increased expression of pro-fibrotic factors and higher cell migration when stimulated with periostin, compared to healthy controls.
Aim: This study aimed to validate the revised Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH) to measure sedentary activity in post-liver-transplant patients. The proposed scale could be useful for transplantation nurses to assess and modify sedentary lifestyles and increase physical activity.
Methods: The SQUASH was modified to include items on sitting time and light-intensity physical activity (LPA-SQUASH).