Publications by authors named "N Tomida"

Background/aim: The inflammatory response plays an important role in the activation and progression of many inflammation-related diseases. Cannabis sativa and Morinda citrifolia have long been used in folk medicine to treat inflammation. Cannabidiol is the most abundant non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid in C.

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Leaves of (noni) have been used in Polynesian folk medicine for the treatment of pain and inflammation, and their juice is very popular worldwide as a functional food supplement. This study aimed to demonstrate that seed extract exerts anti-inflammatory effects on RAW264 cells stimulated by lipopolysaccharide. To confirm the inhibitory effect of seed extract, we assessed the production of nitric oxide (NO) and inflammatory cytokines.

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Hemp ( L.) seed contains high contents of various nutrients, including fatty acids and proteins. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound that can be extracted from and used for treating epilepsy and pain.

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We measured missing mass spectrum of the ^{12}C(γ,p) reaction for the first time in coincidence with potential decay products from η^{'} bound nuclei. We tagged an (η+p) pair associated with the η^{'}N→ηN process in a nucleus. After applying kinematical selections to reduce backgrounds, no signal events were observed in the bound-state region.

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To achieve adequate inhalation therapy, a proper inhalation technique is needed in clinical practice. However, there is limited information on proper inhalation flow patterns of commercial inhalers. Here, we quantitatively estimated airway deposition of two commercial pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) to determine their optimal inhalation patterns.

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