Publications by authors named "T L Kaido"

The linkage between low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein (LRP)1-mediated metabolism of apolipoprotein (apo) E-containing lipoproteins (apoE-LP) and the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response contributes to the pathogenesis of sepsis; however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Therefore, in this study, the effects of apoE-LP and their constituents on the mRNA expression of interleukin (IL)-6 and LRP1 were evaluated using a culture system of human fibroblasts supplemented with LPS and apoE-containing emulsion particles (apoE-EP). The affinity of apoE-LP for LPS was examined using the interaction between fluorescence-labeled LPS and serum lipoprotein fractions.

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The low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-related protein (LRP)1 participates in the metabolism of apolipoprotein (apo) E-containing lipoproteins (apoE-LP). We investigated the effects of modifications of cysteine (Cys)-thiol of apoE on LRP1-mediated metabolism. Among the three isoforms, apoE2-LP exhibited the lowest affinity for LRP1 but was significantly catabolized, whereas apoE4-LP was sufficiently bound to LRP1 but showed the lowest catabolic capability.

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  • A study on long COVID identified cough and sputum as common symptoms that persist in recovering patients, particularly linked to the severity of their acute COVID-19 infection.
  • Researchers collected data from hospitalized patients across 26 medical institutions and analyzed their symptoms over one year.
  • Key risk factors for prolonged cough and sputum included older age, smoking, and the use of intermittent mandatory ventilation during hospitalization, highlighting the need for improved prevention and treatment strategies.
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Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized by severe dietary restriction or other weight loss behaviors motivated by a strong fear of body weight gain and a disturbed body image. In this paper, we report a case of an extreme AN patient, in whom severe coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia rapidly progressed with strangulation obstruction.

Presentation Of Case: A female patient in her 20's with previous history of AN came to our hospital complaining acute onset abdominal pain.

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  • * Data from 1200 enrolled patients showed a decline in symptoms over time, from 93.9% during hospitalization to 33.0% at 12 months, with those experience long COVID symptoms reporting lower quality of life and higher anxiety and depression.
  • * Identified risk factors for long COVID included being female, middle-aged, requiring oxygen, and being in critical condition during hospitalization, providing valuable insights for future research in Japan.
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