Publications by authors named "M Mizuki"

Background: Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) and specialized support for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients are crucial yet underexplored areas of healthcare in Japan. This study investigated awareness of CGP testing and support for AYA cancer patients among healthcare professionals in Osaka.

Methods: An anonymous online survey was conducted from 31 January to 31 March 2024.

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  • This study investigated the relationship between blood lead levels (PbB) and urinary δ-aminolevulinic acid (ALAU) in male factory workers over a 10-year period, focusing on PbB levels below 40 μg/dL.
  • The analysis of 1396 records revealed a significant positive correlation, where increases in PbB were associated with increased ALAU, particularly at PbB levels of 20-24 μg/dL and ≥25 μg/dL.
  • Overall, the research concluded that even at lower PbB levels, there is a nonlinear positive association with ALAU, suggesting potential health implications for workers exposed to lead.
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Gall-forming insects induce various types of galls on their host plants by altering gene expression in host plant organs, and recent studies have been conducted for gene expression in galls. However, the evolutionary trajectories of gene expression patterns and the resulting phenotypes have not yet been studied using multiple related species. We investigated the speciation and the diversification process of galls induced by four closely related aphid species (Hormaphidini) on a host plant species (Hamamelis japonica) by examining the phylogenetic congruence between the geographical divergences of aphids and the host plant, and by comparing their gene expression patterns and resulting phenotypes.

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The compound 15-deacetylcalonectrin (15-deCAL) is a common pathway intermediate in the biosynthesis of trichothecenes. This tricyclic intermediate is metabolized to calonectrin (CAL) by trichothecene 15--acetyltransferase encoded by . Unlike other trichothecene pathway gene mutants, the Δ mutant produces lower amounts of the knocked-out enzyme's substrate 15-deCAL, and instead, accumulates higher quantities of earlier bicyclic intermediate and shunt metabolites.

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Vascular occlusive events are notable adverse effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), which are promising treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). We herein report the case of a patient with CML who developed cerebrovascular occlusion of the circle of Willis during TKI treatment. Our patient did not meet the diagnostic criteria for moyamoya disease due to the insignificant development of moyamoya vessels.

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